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Satellite Network Engineer

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Kforce Technology Staffing
  • Remote On Site, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Miami, FL that is seeking a Satellite Network Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Provide Level III technical support to internal customers in meetings with external partners to assist and provide technical solutions
* Provide feedback and guidance to the business on satellite related efforts, projects and or tasks
* Translate business needs into system concept by partnering with various departments within clients
* Initiate timely technical and management escalation as required. Utilize discretion and knowledge of best practices to effectively communicate severity of outages to necessary parties
* Ensure satellite provider Service Level Agreements (SLA) are meet and remain in compliance
* Provide coaching, mentoring and support to system managers and other IT staff as required
* Synthesize end-to-end satellite-centric system designs that meet requirements
* Act as System Architect/Designer of space and terrestrial systems revolving about satellite connectivity
* Perform other job-related functions as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
* Master's degree preferred
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification and/or equivalent experience is required
* 5+ years of experience in Satellite/Network industry
* Experience in satellite deployment, operation and support desired
* Technical knowledge of satellite hardware and applications
* Experience with Bandwidth optimization software and hardware
* Experience with earth stations
* Knowledge of network connectivity and switching technology needed to work and interact with the network team
* Ability to read, write and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and original equipment manufacturer guides, within reasonable accommodation
* Must be able to explain technical subjects to a non-technical audience
* Ability to work well in a team-based environment as well as working independently
* Good organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrated problem-solving skills
* Ability to provide support after hours for emergency situations, on-call work rotation with team when necessary
* Position entails frequent bending, climbing, crouching, and stooping
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift/install potentially heavy hardware equipment, within reasonable accommodation
* Working conditions typically include climate-controlled office environment or potential extreme environments including heat and cold temperatures
* Knowledge of mid-level knowledge and understanding of IP routing (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS)
* Knowledge of Network Management Systems (Solarwinds, EM7, HP OpenView, Nagios, Netcool, ZenOSS)
* Knowledge of satellite and wireless communications

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Miami, FL that is seeking a Satellite Network Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Provide Level III technical support to internal customers in meetings with external partners to assist and provide technical solutions
* Provide feedback and guidance to the business on satellite related efforts, projects and or tasks
* Translate business needs into system concept by partnering with various departments within clients
* Initiate timely technical and management escalation as required. Utilize discretion and knowledge of best practices to effectively communicate severity of outages to necessary parties
* Ensure satellite provider Service Level Agreements (SLA) are meet and remain in compliance
* Provide coaching, mentoring and support to system managers and other IT staff as required
* Synthesize end-to-end satellite-centric system designs that meet requirements
* Act as System Architect/Designer of space and terrestrial systems revolving about satellite connectivity
* Perform other job-related functions as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
* Master's degree preferred
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification and/or equivalent experience is required
* 5+ years of experience in Satellite/Network industry
* Experience in satellite deployment, operation and support desired
* Technical knowledge of satellite hardware and applications
* Experience with Bandwidth optimization software and hardware
* Experience with earth stations
* Knowledge of network connectivity and switching technology needed to work and interact with the network team
* Ability to read, write and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and original equipment manufacturer guides, within reasonable accommodation
* Must be able to explain technical subjects to a non-technical audience
* Ability to work well in a team-based environment as well as working independently
* Good organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrated problem-solving skills
* Ability to provide support after hours for emergency situations, on-call work rotation with team when necessary
* Position entails frequent bending, climbing, crouching, and stooping
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift/install potentially heavy hardware equipment, within reasonable accommodation
* Working conditions typically include climate-controlled office environment or potential extreme environments including heat and cold temperatures
* Knowledge of mid-level knowledge and understanding of IP routing (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS)
* Knowledge of Network Management Systems (Solarwinds, EM7, HP OpenView, Nagios, Netcool, ZenOSS)
* Knowledge of satellite and wireless communications

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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