Senior Network​/System Technician - Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation Systems; MCTIS

Estimated

Start Date:

1 March 2026

The MCTIS Senior Network / System Technician provides communications and server operational support for Martine Corps Training Instrumentation Systems (MCTIS). The Senior Network / Systems Technician is the senior technical authority responsible for the configuration, operation, sustainment, and troubleshooting of the MCTIS networked architecture. This position focuses on tactical training systems including man-worn systems, vehicle instrumentation kits, Exercise Control (EXCON), Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) networks, containerized system architectures, RF subsystems, and range data networks supporting live and force-on-force training by ensuring system readiness, accurate data collection, and responsive communications support in accordance with contract requirements, Government standards, and approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Reports to the contract Site Lead in all matters concerning operational support to MCTIS at the fielded location and assigned Satellite Incidental Training Site activities.
• Support training in a Live, Virtual, and Constructive environment and develop maintenance processes to ensure geographically separated systems are maintained in compliance with current training requirements.
• Configure, operate, and maintain MCTIS systems including:
  • Man-Worn Instrumentation (MWI)
  • Vehicle Instrumentation Systems (VIS)
  • Exercise Control (EXCON) systems
  • Containerized network systems, servers, and storage
  • Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) networks
• Perform operational checks and maintenance of Live, Virtual, and Constructive training systems to include performing preventative maintenance tasks on simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Maintain the virtual environment to facilitate large-scale training exercises, identify and track deficiencies to improve system functionality, build and install new configurations and networks.
• Support the setup, configuration, operation, and teardown of MCTIS equipment for training exercises in accordance with approved support plans.
• Establish and sustain tactical wired and wireless networks supporting live training.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, servers, radios, antennas, and RF distribution systems.
• Monitor network health, data flow, and system performance during training events.
• Troubleshoot complex system, RF, and network faults under time-sensitive conditions.
• Troubleshoot system faults and equipment failures, conduct equipment exchanges as required, and restore operational capability with minimal impact to training.
• Participate as a member of a MCTIS Contact Team during training execution to provide responsive field support, including:
  • Equipment readiness, emplacement, adjustment, and recovery
  • In-field troubleshooting and equipment replacement
• Ensure all faults, incidents, maintenance actions, and equipment discrepancies are properly documented in accordance with contract and program requirements.
• Assist with serialized equipment accountability, inventory management, stock monitoring, and resupply coordination.
• Attend required planning meetings, coordination events, and training sessions as directed.
• Support transition, and system upgrade activities through training assistance and knowledge transfer.
• Comply with configuration management, safety, cybersecurity awareness, and quality assurance standards at all times.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described and consistent with the scope of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years supporting networked tactical or training systems.
• Strong experience with TCP/IP networking, RF systems, and field-expedient networks.
• Experience with training systems or similar instrumentation systems preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ (required or obtainable within 6 months).
• Network+, CCNA, or equivalent (preferred).

Required Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

• Operate application-based proprietary software programs.
• Proficiency configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining server and simulation systems…