DCIS Future Technologies SME

Global C2 Integration Technologies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies seeks a DCIS Future Technologies SME to advise on future DCIS technologies, assess NATO DCIS capabilities, and develop modernization plans.

Role includes architecture reviews, strategic planning support, and risk assessments. Travel up to 30 days per year may be required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with MSP, PRINCE2 or PMI certification.
• Minimum 3 years supporting enterprise or tactical CIS.
• Experience with cloud computing, network automation, enterprise networking, tactical networking, routing/switching, or virtualization.
• Experience with satellite communications, cybersecurity, zero trust, or AI-enabled network management.
• Experience in deployable CIS or Signals capacity in SME role.
• 3+ years in capability development of CIS or related systems.
• 3+ years integrating emerging technologies.
• 3+ years performing technical analysis, documenting findings and conducting briefings.
• 3+ years in NATO or multi-national military environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise DCIS Programme Director on future DCIS technologies.
• Conduct technology assessments of current NATO DCIS and perform capability gap analyses.
• Develop technical recommendations for capability modernization initiatives.
• Participate in DCIS architecture reviews.
• Support strategic planning for capability development of DCIS.
• Evaluate and perform technical assessments of technologies for DCIS deployment.
• Produce capability evaluation reports and conduct technical briefings.
• Evaluate integration of future technologies into DCIS architectures.
• Evaluate interoperability with legacy systems and NATO networks.
• Support OpTEval and post-exercise findings reviews.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Provide technical support to workshops and meetings.
• Communicate timely, analyzed information to stakeholders.
• Travel up to 30 days per year as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; MSP, PRINCE2 or PMI certification

CIS capability development

Cloud computing

Network automation

Enterprise networking

Tactical networking

Routing and switching

Virtualization

Satellite communications

Cybersecurity

Zero Trust

AI-enabled network management

Deployable CIS

Emerging technologies integration

Technical analysis

Technical briefings

NATO/multi-national environment

Job description

Location: Norfolk, VA, USA (On-site)

Position Summary

GC2IT is seeking a DCIS Future Technologies SME to support NATO Allied Command Transformation. Advise DCIS Programme Director (PD) on future DCIS technologies. Conduct technology assessments of current NATO DCIS and perform capability gap analyses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Advise DCIS Programme Director (PD) on future DCIS technologies.
• Conduct technology assessments of current NATO DCIS and perform capability gap analyses.
• Develop technical recommendations for capability modernization initiatives.
• Participate in DCIS architecture reviews.
• Support strategic planning for capability development of DCIS.
• Evaluate and perform technical assessments of commercial and government-developed technologies pertinent to operational deployment of DCIS.
• Produce capability technical evaluation reports and conduct technical briefings.
• Evaluate integration of future technologies into existing DCIS architectures.
• Evaluate interoperability with legacy systems and Next Generation DCIS and with NATO Federated Mission Networking (FMN), Mission Networks, and Enterprise CIS.
• Support operational testing and evaluations (OpTEval).
• Review post-exercise findings and evaluate noted capability gaps for recommended actions.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and recommend mitigations for identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical support to DCIS workshops, meetings, and development of management products.
• Assist and engage in the communication of timely, analysed and well-presented information to affected stakeholders;
• Implement best practices, enhancing both institutional and C3 Enterprise ability to manage DCIS (and related) knowledge and information;
• Directly support the DCIS PD and may be required to travel to meetings and workshops for up to 30 days per year;
• Collaborate and support Contractors DCIS C1, C2 and C3 as demand requires; and
• Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR CATEGORY.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications or an equivalent or closely-related discipline. Substantial experience will be considered in lieu of the equivalent degree with MSP, PRINCE2 or PMI certification.
• Minimum 3 years supporting enterprise or tactical CIS.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated expertise with one or more of the following: cloud computing, network automation, enterprise networking, tactical networking, routing and switching, or virtualization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting one or more of the following: satellite communications, cybersecurity, zero trust, or AI-enabled network management.
• Demonstrated experience in deployable CIS or Signals capacity (or closely related) in a subject matter expert role.
• Minimum 3 years supporting capability development of CIS or related systems.
• Minimum 3 years integrating emerging technologies.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated expertise in performing technical analysis, documenting findings, and conducting technical briefings.
• Minimum 3 years in working in NATO or multi-national military environment.

Security, Citizenship, and General Requirements

• English proficiency equivalent to STANAG 6001 SLP 3333, or equivalent/native proficiency where permitted.
• Active NATO, U.S., or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance as specified by the solicitation.
• Citizenship in a NATO member nation and valid passport with no applicable NATO travel restrictions; disclose all citizenships as required.

Physical Demands

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands and fingers, communicate, and reach; may occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist, and lift or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office or approved remote environment, as applicable to the position, with moderate noise. Mission requirements may include travel, meetings, exercises, workshops, or short-notice on-site support as stated in the contract.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer - GC2IT provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law. Employment is contingent upon meeting all contract-specific eligibility, security, citizenship, and access requirements.