Network Support Engineer

Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

• 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.
• Minimum level of qualification in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2
• Qualifications will be commensurate with the proficiency level of work being provided
• Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Preferred: prior experience and operational knowledge of USMC C4
  
  ISR equipment
• Specialized knowledge of USMC C4
  
  ISR operation, technical processes, and maintenance requirements of systems, networks, and advanced operational techniques in the use of USMC C4
  
  ISR equipment
• Five years’ military experience

Under a five-year contract, the Network Support Engineer 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 Mac Dill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Network Support Engineer will support the 5th MEB (also referred to as TF 51/5), which is located in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

5th MEB conducts tactical level command and control of Marine Corps forces within CENTCOM’s AOR. 5th MEB also conducts planning in support of contingencies, exercises, and executes Naval Integration actions.

• Work on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. This provides 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 C4
  
  ISR systems at garrison and deployed locations worldwide throughout the USMARCENT AOR
• Provide technical and mentor support for identified USMC C4
  
  ISR systems
• Support USMC C4
  
  ISR equipment users and maintainers. Provides 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 C4
  
  ISR equipment
• Provide recommendations for C4
  
  ISR architecture modifications to assist with mission requirements to support operational or training initiatives
• Will NOT perform technical analysis or create classified data
• 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, and 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, and monitor equipment user performance to ensure the activity is correctly performed

in support of the primary role as C4

ISR SME, the Network Engineer will 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)…