Cortina Solutions intends to add the Sea Based X-Band (SBX) Radar Mission Integration (SBX-MI) program to our corporate portfolio. The SBX-MI program performs Operations & Sustainment (O&S) onboard an advanced radar system mounted on a modified oil-drilling vessel designed for exceptional stability in high winds and storms within the PACOM Area of Responsibility that supports the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). In performance of this mission, Cortina Solutions is seeking a Satellite Communications Lead to work onboard the SBX-1 platform.Duties and Responsibilities:Monitoring hardware performance and satellite link connectivity.Performing proactive monitoring of network elements alarms and alerts to identify those components/elements that may lead to already are causing network degradation.Interfaces with functional users as well as remote operations centers in both routine and reactive monitoring situations (Network Operations Center).Performing preventive and corrective maintenance.Supporting on-board and shore-side engineering analysis.Reporting of failures, degradation of services, and maintenance which impact SBX-1 operational readiness and mission support services.Provide support for rack drawings and topologies via red-line updates if required because of equipment replacement and/or technology refresh.Monitor In-Flight Data Telecommunications (IDT) shelter conditions, perform housekeeping, corrosion monitoring, and assessments to support shore-side analysis.Provide monitoring, reporting and predetermined troubleshooting for BC Communications Node, GMD Communications Network (GCN), and IFICS Data Terminal.Requirements:Active Secret Clearance10 years’ experience working in an Operational Environment supporting Military missions.Prior experience performing operations and sustainment and AN/USC-69 SATCOM antennas or other similar SATCOM systems.Experience providing drawing changes and red-lining drawings for updates.Experience deconflicting schedules in a complex operating environment and many different organizations.Excellent written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.Ability to effectively manage competing priorities is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.Leadership and mentoring experience with proven results.Experience working in a maritime environment.Travel up to 50%.Preferred Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in related field.US Navy’s A-Schools for Operations Specialists or the equivalent civilian training.Experience performing in a deployed remote work environment for extended periods of time.Physical Requirements:Must not be hindered by motion sickness and must pass/maintain Maritime Medical Exam IAW Missile Defense Agency requirements.Must be able to balance, bend, lift up to 35 pounds, crouch, stretch, and kneel.Must be able to climb up to 10 flights of stairs regularly.Cannot be afraid of confined spaces.Cannot be afraid of heights.Covid Vaccination Policy:
Cortina does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.Cortina Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diversified workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.#CJ
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SBX Satellite Communications Lead