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MOS 25S — 25S in Civilian Terms

Civilian equivalent: Satellite Communications Systems Technician / SATCOM Network Engineer / Tactical Communications Specialist

What this experience means to an employer

Brings hands-on expertise maintaining and operating mission-critical satellite communications infrastructure in high-stakes, austere environments with zero tolerance for downtime. Capable of rapidly deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting SATCOM systems that support C2 operations, making them highly valuable to DoD contractors supporting DISA, Army, or SOCOM programs requiring cleared SATCOM talent. Proven ability to manage expensive government communications assets while ensuring operational availability and compliance with COMSEC protocols.

Core skills

Satellite terminal installation, operation, and maintenance (VSAT, SNAP, SMART-T) RF signal transmission and frequency management Secure voice and data network configuration Antenna alignment and line-of-sight analysis Troubleshooting and diagnosing complex communications system faults COMSEC equipment handling and key management Joint/coalition interoperability communications support Technical documentation and equipment readiness reporting

Cleared career relevance

Many Satellite Communications Systems Technician / SATCOM Network Engineer / Tactical Communications Specialist positions in the defense and government-contracting sector require an active security clearance — an area where transitioning 25S talent is already a strong fit. Cleared2Hire matches your military record to cleared roles and translates it for employers automatically.

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