System Engineer

Overview

Act as senior technical advisor in support of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Operations Centers (MOC). This is a deployable position onboard Navy Aircraft Carriers when in port supports shore based Fleet Commander Third Fleet (C3F) and other Combatant Commands within the AOR.

Conduct on site troubleshooting and maintenance assistance for problems that may cross multiple Navy systems and provides training on those systems. Lead/coordinate troubleshooting with other shore and afloat Fleet Systems Engineers.

Candidate will be responsible for daily operations of multiple systems to include systems administration; network engineering; end-user support; requirements analysis, planning, systems integration, and engineering; and serves as a senior technical advisor to the N2/3/6 staff and watch team.

Top Secret clearance required.

• Conduct on site troubleshooting and maintenance assistance for problems that may cross multiple Navy systems, provide training on the systems. Lead/coordinate troubleshooting with other shore and afloat Fleet Systems Engineers.
• Networking support to C4I systems.
• Coordinate repair of installed C4I systems and other advisory and systems engineering services.
• Provide on‑site engineering and technical support for the integration of information technology (IT) hardware and software upgrades on MOC systems.
• Provide support for maintenance of the system hardware and software, system architecture, configuration and systematic baseline to meet the site/node objectives; on‑site support shall provide activity based technical and engineering support for web‑based Command and Control (C2) applications and user access to those applications.
• Provide recommendations to more effectively utilize the suite of applications and systems to include Common Operational Picture (COP) management and network connectivity with other joint/multi‑national systems.
• Support a fast‑paced operational environment. Ability to learn and provide recommendations for improvement or alternative networking strategies.
• Assist in conducting preliminary network testing after integration and configuration of site upgrades and modifications.
• Support Information Assurance (IA), to include adherence to IA policies, operations of IA related systems to include Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Host Based Security System (HBSS) configuration for C2 systems, Cyber Security inspection support, and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) administration.
• Provide support for restoral procedures; rapid response for emergent issues, and network documentation, along with review of security and audit logs & SOPs.
• Interacting with multiple shore and ship‑based customer organizations will be required.
• Interacting with end‑users required.
• Less than 15% travel may be required.

• BS in Information Technology (or equivalent technical degree) or 8+ years technical experience in related discipline required.

• IAT2 (per DoD Inst 8750.1 and Navy guidance) with IA and CE required.
• Windows or Unix/Linux operating systems required, CISCO may be an acceptable alternative.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification desired.

• Network operations and maintenance with experience in server virtualization and systems administration (Unix and/or Windows) required.
• Knowledge of fleet communications architectures required.
• Knowledge of military C2 architectures required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with senior Navy/DOD officials and technical personnel.
• Candidate must be able to provide training as needed.

• Top Secret required.

Full‑time

$50.48 per hour