The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is possibly looking for 2 Deployable Satellite and Expeditionary Communications Positions listed below to provide support for our government customer on Oahu, HI.
ROLES: • Lead Deployable Satellite and Expeditionary Communications Planner and Architect - Key Description: Provides comprehensive management of all aspects of Satellite Communication deployment from analysis of mission needs to verification of system performance. Provides consulting and recommendations to managers, supervisors, and the workforce on the implementation of worldwide deployment of satellite communication nodes in support of operations, exercises, and future mission requirements. Designs and implements communication architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provides for present and future cross functional requirements and interfaces. Analyze user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop Tactical and Expeditionary Communications system requirements specifications. Engineer and design Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency tactical communications systems from unclassified up to SCI. Leads teams of operators responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining tactical communications systems. Installs and troubleshoot remote sites by themselves with demanding customers in austere locations.
Certification: Intermediate level or DoD 8140 DCWF work role 441- Network Operations Specialist
Deployable Satellite and Expeditionary Communications Administrator Description: Perform administration duties for networking hardware including routers, switches, hubs, gateways, access points, network interface cards, networking cables, network bridges, modems, ISDN adapters, firewalls and other related network hardware. Must have firm grasp and knowledge of fiber and copper-based Ethernet technologies, capabilities and cabling and their connectivity to local and wide area networks. Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof. Performs deployable satellite installations, cabling, troubleshooting, maintenance, and preventative maintenance inspections. Interfaces satellite and supporting systems to local and wide area networks. Performs basic troubleshooting on many types of satellite and associated hardware. Provides support at remote garrison and field sites. Performs VSAT certifications and decertification. Installs and troubleshoot remote sites by themselves with demanding customers in austere locations. Maintains and loads cryptographic keys. Responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and Tier I operations and maintenance of secure VTC systems. Schedule and establish VTCs and conduct routine operational tests and fault isolation on VTC electronic systems and equipment. Optimize systems operation and resource utilization. Provide assistance to users in accessing and using systems. Maintain and operate a wide variety of VTC equipment to include cameras, microphones, audio and video playback, recording, and duplication devices. Continuously monitors all component equipment and takes the appropriate corrective action for restoring to operational readiness. Requires experience working with demanding, high ranking customers and their staff. Helpful to have previously worked in a Help/Service Desk or other customer service environment, must have the ability to work in team environment with good customer relation skills.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Associate's degree in comparable fields of study with 6 years' experience in a related field; or Bachelor's degree in comparable fields of study with 4 years' experience in a related field; or Master's degree in comparable fields of study with 2 years' experience in a related field.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: Must be U.S. Citizen Must have Active Top Secret Clearance.
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees
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The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.
For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com