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# System Administrator - SATCOM Technician (26-469)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $75,800 - $113,800
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cisco Routers, Cyber Security, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Satcom, Server Administration, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology, Operational Systems
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293741/system-administrator-satcom-technician-26-469

## About the Role

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

 * A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
 * Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, SecurityX, CCNA Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

 * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

 * Position requires rotating 24x7 shift work. Candidate will be assigned to a 12-hour shift, to be determined by mission requirements. Some substitute rotation during off-shifts, including nights and weekends, will be required.

 * Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principles, operations, maintenance, and repair
 * Skilled in using common SATCOM test equipment
 * Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits
 * Knowledge of Network System Administration
 * Experience working with Microsoft and Linux operating system environments/platforms
 * Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders, such as SKLs
 * Familiarity with CISCO routers and switches

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy ET NEC 1465, US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine Corps MOS 2827

 * PAAWNS experience

 * MET experience

 * HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience

 * A mix of strategic and tactical satellite communications experience

 * CCNA certification

 * Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience

 * Basic experience with operations, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of generators and HVAC/ECU climate control systems

 * EBEM experience

## Description

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

Selected SATCOM technician will provide technical support for a Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in Shariki, Japan.

Essential Functions:

 * Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communications/transmission systems

 * Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operation of the SATCOM equipment

 * Monitors the status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems

 * Quickly responds to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, to restore communications services

 * Perform other duties and assignments as required