The position is responsible for the 24/7 support, management and monitoring of Gov Sat services, specifically supporting Governmental defence and Civilian/Institutional security communications. You will be expected to take ownership, diagnose and resolve service anomalies in both the RF Payload and IP domains as part of a predefined incident management process. You will also perform routine operational tasks such as spectral policing, trouble ticket management, service reporting and carrier line-up activities. As a member of a multi-skilled shift team operating within a purpose built, Gov Sat Secure Missions Operations Centre, you will also support other Gov Sat operational systems involved in the service delivery chain.
You will be responsible for (this is not an exhaustive list):
Maintaining services to the highest possible standards, considering primarily service availability and quality through the use of automatic and manual monitoring and analysis systems
Providing 24/7 service support to Gov Sat customers and/or users (Rotate shifts on 24-hour duty, 7 days per week)
Ensuring spectral policing of Gov Sat platforms and assets
Operating Gov Sat managed platforms and associated networks (global scope) with the expectation of working with Network Management Systems (NMS) from multiples vendors in the IP domain
Taking accountability for the delivery of industry leading customer service
Performing timely and effective troubleshooting and service recovery actions
Performing line ups of uplinks as required
Providing technical support to customers and/or users
Creating operational reports and statistics as required
Ensuring the availability and preparedness of Gov Sat monitoring systems for Data services
Liaising with and escalate to Engineering support when required (Level 2)
Performing other duties as required by management
Getting involved in the Quality-environment system and propose improvements
Undertaking to comply with the relevant provisions of the Quality-Environment System and their possible adaptation
YOUR PROFILE
Must Have:
Strong aptitude for a systems approach to problem solving, and good analytical skills
Strong customer/user focus
High operational awareness
Ability to work both in a team and independently as required (the incumbent will act as a lone worker during some shifts)
Flexibility in working times and stress resistance
Strong ability to set priorities
Willingness and drive to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills
Willingness to foster innovation to develop the working environment
Fluency in English and any other languages will be considered as an asset
At least a Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience (Technician)
Minimum two years of work experience in the Telecommunication Industry
Experience in operating satellite platforms, including VSAT and associated systems
Good knowledge of satellite communications techniques, architecture and protocols
Knowledge of satellite communications, networking and/or IT systems
Knowledge of RF Geolocation
Understanding of IP networks and acquaintance with platforms and Internet infrastructure
Working knowledge of Carrier Monitoring systems and functionality
Working knowledge of systems and server infrastructure
Accurate reporting
Understanding of the unique demands of working within the Governmental institutional area
NATO/EU Secret clearance are mandatory
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Flexible working policy
Bonus plan
Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story
GOOD TO KNOW
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