Duties: Operate and perform unit and field level maintenance and emergency interventions on the Satellite Ground Station and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fibre) terminating at the SGS; Maintain station logs and ensure proper outage reporting Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders Operate/maintain data networks to provide reach-back/backhaul anchoring for deployed NATO forces Provide feedback to Chief Technician and Station Engineers for internal trainingprogram improvements, and ensure maintenance personnel comply with prescribed maintenance procedures. Participate on On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement official NCI Academy training program. Perform all duties requested by Station Command, and related to daily functioning of the Site and position of the Site within NCIA, NATO, and the local community. Requirements: Essential basic experience of: Antenna sub-system including; radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair; Transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers; MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers and switches; Computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision; GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems; Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems; In-depth knowledge of digital techniques; Desirable TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles and telecommunications quality assurance practices; Skill, Knowledge & Experience: Testing and maintenance of modern communications systems; Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, with good briefing skills. Desirable Experience and Education: On-line performance, accounting, fault, security and configuration management of digital networks and associated transmission systems, to include; packet switching systems in support of voice & data transfer; Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements; Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT. Educational/Training Vocational training at a higher level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent, or Diploma of secondary education - and 5 years of relevant experience. At least 5 years' experience in the operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals/stations, or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight. Language Requirements English SLP 2222 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) Italian The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr