C4ISR Network Operations Specialist

Lukos•Tampa, FL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Under a five-year contract, the C4ISR Network Operations Specialist will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the C4ISR Network Operations Specialist will support the Intelligence Directorate (G-2) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-2 provides timely, accurate, and relevant multi-discipline, multi-function intelligence support tailored to the USCENTCOM AOR for the COMUSMARCENT, staff and subordinate units in order to assist in the Command’s decision making and staff actions for MARCENT’s component responsibilities and Title 10 service obligations. MARCENT G-2 also coordinates with Higher, adjacent, and relevant supporting agencies. Network Engineer Work on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors to provide the Command with a local IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) to represent and sustain MARCENT readiness in the TS/SCI environment Perform recurring services to meet the individual requirements of USMC C4ISR systems at garrison and deployed locations worldwide throughout the USMARCENT AOR Provide technical and mentor support for identified USMC C4ISR systems. Members will be added to the Cyber IT/Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) under the category of Network Operations Specialist (441) Support USMC C4ISR equipment users and maintainers Provide SMEs onsite with specialized knowledge of the operation, technical processes, and maintenance requirements of systems, networks, and advanced operational techniques so the equipment user can most effectively exploit the capabilities of their USMC C4ISR equipment Provide recommendations for C4ISR architecture modifications to assist with mission requirements to support operational or training initiatives Will NOT perform technical analysis or create classified data but will assist the unit in implementing advanced technical processes and analytical techniques Assist operators with optimization of equipment and network resources Advise the equipment user on how to tailor their systems to support unique reporting and operational requirements Assist users and maintainers in diagnosing and correcting maintenance deficiencies Assist in the preparation of procedures, processes and techniques Demonstrate how advanced capabilities are achieved, instructional support to equipment users in learning new techniques Monitor equipment user performance to ensure the activity is correctly performed

Requirements

Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas
Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301
Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract
Must have a Higher Education degree in Network Engineering
Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience and operational knowledge Marine Corps C4ISR systems
Five years’ military experience

Responsibilities

Work on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors to provide the Command with a local IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) to represent and sustain MARCENT readiness in the TS/SCI environment
Perform recurring services to meet the individual requirements of USMC C4ISR systems at garrison and deployed locations worldwide throughout the USMARCENT AOR
Provide technical and mentor support for identified USMC C4ISR systems.
Members will be added to the Cyber IT/Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) under the category of Network Operations Specialist (441)
Support USMC C4ISR equipment users and maintainers
Provide SMEs onsite with specialized knowledge of the operation, technical processes, and maintenance requirements of systems, networks, and advanced operational techniques so the equipment user can most effectively exploit the capabilities of their USMC C4ISR equipment
Provide recommendations for C4ISR architecture modifications to assist with mission requirements to support operational or training initiatives
Will NOT perform technical analysis or create classified data but will assist the unit in implementing advanced technical processes and analytical techniques
Assist operators with optimization of equipment and network resources
Advise the equipment user on how to tailor their systems to support unique reporting and operational requirements
Assist users and maintainers in diagnosing and correcting maintenance deficiencies
Assist in the preparation of procedures, processes and techniques
Demonstrate how advanced capabilities are achieved, instructional support to equipment users in learning new techniques
Monitor equipment user performance to ensure the activity is correctly performed
Assist with the following additional system network, administration and operation taskings as listed: configuration of network routers and hubs, backup of network configurations, network printer configuration
Assist with communications security (COMSEC) devices, limited cable and network drop installation
Support network and communication devices
Respond to production support service requests
Participate in transition of the application or technical architecture to the testers to ensure a clear and complete understanding of the product and its expected performance
Responsibility for account management of multiple applications and systems
Provide hardware replacement suggestions and strategies to ensure proper maintenance
Troubleshoot complex systems and Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity issues
Attend customer functional meetings
Assess and recommend sizing and capacity management of current and future networks, system backups and restorations, information assurance administration, SharePoint administration, public key infrastructure (PKI) trusted agent, active directory management, Voice over Internet Protocol, Suite Video Teleconferencing (SVTC)/Desktop Video Teleconferencing (DVTC), web administration
Optimize systems performance and resources, user and group setups, configuration of system components, e-mail and browser, user login profiles, printing services, installation and configuration of system application software
Apply operating system (OS) security patches as necessary, e-mail administration, database administration, redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration, install system upgrades or new releases, utilization of built-in diagnostic tools, file management, archiving operational data, maintaining configuration baselines
Perform routine maintenance and support activities
Assist with inspections and testing
Write, edit, publish, and/or manage a broad range of communication and training materials including digital signage, intranet, and other resources
Serve as a communications advisor to MARCENT leadership, understanding their goals and providing the writing, editing, and/or multimedia content creation skills and strategies to support them effectively
Collaborate across all enclave domains service lanes to gain understanding of all facets of the program to help strengthen communications messages
Create and implement layered communications strategies that support MARCENT and its remote sites, informing and engaging personnel of the IT services deployed