OCONUS Mission Planning Systems Specialist (Onsite UK)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 294,985 - 442,477; Full time

Job summary

Summit Technologies is seeking a Mission Planning System Support Representative (SSR) to provide onsite technical support for U.S. Air Force mission planning operations at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

The SSR maintains mission planning computers, hardware, software, and digital map data to ensure readiness for daily flying operations, exercises, deployments, and contingency missions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required or the ability to obtain appropriate authorization.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or four years IT experience.
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ within six months (DoD 8570 IAT II).
• Experience supporting Windows-based computer systems and IT hardware.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mission planning computers and IT equipment onsite.
• Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot mission planning software/hardware.
• Keep mission planning databases and digital map data current.
• Diagnose hardware/software issues and document troubleshooting steps.
• Coordinate with users and teams to resolve issues to completion.
• Support training exercises, deployments, and operational missions.
• Perform system testing after updates and maintain records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Windows IT support

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Mission planning software

Geospatial data tools

Job description

Summit Technologies is seeking a Mission Planning System Support Representative (SSR) to provide onsite technical support for U.S. Air Force mission planning operations at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

The SSR maintains mission planning computers, hardware, software, and digital map data to ensure readiness for daily flying operations, exercises, deployments, and contingency missions.