ADFSOC SATCOM Network Engineer

21 hours ago

n Capital Territory, Australia Optus Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

It starts with YES..
At Optus, we are celebrating 40 years in Satellite

The Satcom Network Engineer will work as part of a small technical and operational team to support ADF Wideband and Narrowband operations on a 24/7 shift roster. Responsibilities include tier 1 management of the Australian Defence Satellite Communications Capability (ADSCC), maintaining a record log of interactions, and liaising with key stakeholders for fault escalation and service assurance activities. An Australian Government Security Clearance at a minimum NV1 is required.

Your day in the life of a ADFSOC Satcom Network Engineer at Optus

  • Operate Defence Wideband and Narrowband Satellite Communication Ground Systems
  • Provide configuration management and detailed reporting
  • Provision and commission network elements and services
  • Monitor Defence Satellite Communications Network Infrastructure
  • Perform initial fault analysis and remedial action
  • Operate the Defence Payload Segment (DPS)
  • Liaise with Optus, Defence, and other key collaborators
  • Log interactions accurately and timely
  • Escalate issues and faults to key collaborators
  • Adhere to Defence and local area procedures and policies

Your Skills To Pay The Bills

  • Proven experience in telecommunications systems
  • Understanding of Digital Communication Techniques, satellite transmission, microwave and RF principles, modulation and inter-modulation, network connectivity, and antenna principles
  • Minimum Secret (NV1) Security Clearance
  • Knowledge of computer OS (Unix and MS) and network skills
  • Crisis Management and Business Recovery skills
  • High level of literacy in Database, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet applications
  • Understanding of ITIL practices

Perks we love at Optus

  • Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
  • All Optus people have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'
  • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
  • Connect at work through one of our colleague-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network

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At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.

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