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Previously proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reasons:
* Lacks experience with GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems;
* Experience with Radars but not SATCOM Ground Stations, so due to this fact he is not suitable for this post
Deadline Date: Monday 28 July 2025
Requirement: Senior Technician (SATCOM)
Location: Lughezzano, IT
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 1350
Required Start Date: 8 September 2025
End Contract Date: 31 December 2025
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties and Role:
This post involves shift work.
Under the direction of the Shift Chief and Chief Technician, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following;
* Operate and perform unit and field level maintenance and emergency interventions on the Satellite Anchor Component and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fibre) terminating at the SAC site;
* Maintain SAC site logs and ensure proper outage reporting;
* Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders;
* Operate/maintain data networks to provide reach-back/backhaul anchoring for deployed NATO forces;
* Provide feedback to Chief Technician and Station Engineers for internal training program improvements, and ensure maintenance personnel comply with prescribed maintenance procedures;
* Participate on On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement official NCIA Academy training program;
* Perform all duties requested by Station Command, and related to daily functioning of the Site and position of the Site within NCIA, NATO, and the local community;
* Deputize for higher grade staff, if required;
* Performs other duties as may be required
Requirements
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
* The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
* Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience, or, a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience;
* At least 2 years' experience in the operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals/stations, or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight;
* Essential basic experience in antenna sub-system including: radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair;
* Essential basic experience in transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers;
* Essential basic experience in MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers and switches;
* Essential basic experience in computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision;
* Essential basic experience in GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems;
* Essential basic experience in Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems;
* Essential basic experience in digital techniques;
* Essential basic experience in TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles and telecommunications quality assurance practices;
* Essential basic experience in testing and maintenance of modern communications systems;
* Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, with good briefing skills
Desirable Experience and Education:
* On-line performance, accounting, fault, security and configuration management of digital networks and associated transmission systems, to include; packet switching systems in support of voice & data transfer;
* Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
* Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT
Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
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