Title:  Specialist, Technical Support Engineer (Transmission Control SME) (Ft. Meade MD)

Job Title: Specialist, Technical Support Engineer (Transmission Control SME)

Job Code: 18474

Job Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Job Schedule: On-Site

Job Description:  

L3 Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Support Engineer to join our team in supporting the Wideband Satellite Communications Operations and Technical Support II (WSOTS II) Contract.  This position’s role will be the Transmission Control (TC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and is a full-time on-site position.

Essential Functions:

The Technical Support Engineer duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides SATCOM transmissions control and operations technical support and analysis services and technical assistance as needed to operations personnel to analyze SATCOM transmissions, configurations of SATCOM accesses, and link performance of these SATCOM accesses.
• Performs analysis and support of Operating Systems, application software, database applications, and network protocols.
• Coordinates with WSOMS sites for the scheduling of software upgrades and releases and confirms patches and fixes have been applied and implemented correctly.
• Recommends and implements engineering design changes required to adapt technical requirements.
• Performs on-site customer training to include interface with technical representatives. Performs OJT and informal training support as required.
• Performs daily review of audit, security, and application logs and identifies problem areas or trends, takes the proper action to remedy, and generates required reports.
• Maintains firewall rule sets and related parameters, IDS, reviews audit logs, and takes required corrective action when an intrusion is detected.
• Following reconfiguration, analyzes satellite and network performance to confirm the effectiveness of the reconfiguration and identify anomalies.
• Analyzes DSCS and WGS network configurations and link performance. Provides administration support to site SIPRNet and NIPRNet.

Qualifications: 

• Active SECRET security clearance, with the ability to obtain a TOP-SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Security+), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a WSOC.
• Minimum of 6 years of Military SATCOM experience, including experience with satellite transmission control and the ability to analyze SATCOM transmissions, accesses, and link performance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active TOP-SECRET security clearance
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity requirements
• Previous experience supporting DoD/government customersExperience in computer-based satellite network control systems and IT, the use of IT tools for managing and troubleshooting complex computer networks, and management of WSOMS computer networks with skills particular to the administration of a Windows and AD domain environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Maryland is $80,500 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.