MCTP Information Systems Security Staff

Core Government Services; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Disability insurance

401(k) Traditional and Roth

Paid federal holidays

Paid time off

Education courses for employees

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Core Government Services seeks an Information Systems Security Staff member with TS/SCI clearance to support the Army Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth, KS. You will translate real-world needs into technical specs and deliver customer-focused engineering solutions for national security training environments.

You will manage servers, VMs, and cross-domain simulation tools, while ensuring secure operations, documentation, and continuous improvement of training scenarios for Army

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Meet DoD 8140 qualifications with DCWF roles including Technical Support Specialist and System Administrator at tier, Intermediate.
• Three years of experience with Military training and training support.
• Three years of experience integrating training environments and stimulating Army MCiS in support of unit training events.
• Three years of experience performing system enhancements and software updates.
• Proficiency with JLCCTC/WARSIM and WARSIM's intel model WIM or equivalent tools.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs) and secure LAN/WAN operations.
• Familiarity with DoD configuration and patch management (DISA STIGs, SCAP).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to instruct non-technical military personnel.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• System Administration: manage servers, workstations, VMs, enclave networks, and simulation software (WARSIM) and JCDSS; monitor health and perform updates/backups.
• Technical Support: act as SME for hardware, software, and basic networking; resolve incidents to maintain training ops.
• Installation & Maintenance: install, configure, update simulation apps and devices; perform preventive and corrective maintenance per DoD IA directives.
• Configuration Management: maintain baselines; document version history and change checklists across distributed nodes.
• Exercise Support: deploy, test, troubleshoot constructive simulations; ensure interoperability with live Army systems.
• Simulation Stimulation: validate JLCCTC outputs; troubleshoot integration with C2 hardware/software.
• Post-Exercise Analysis: support AAR tools by capturing, replaying, exporting data; assist debriefs with metrics and lessons.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: coordinate with planners, instructional designers, and leaders to refine training scenarios; propose fidelity improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

WARSIM

JLCCTC

WIM

DISA STIGs

SCAP

Job description

CGS is looking for an Information Systems Security Staff member, with a current DOD Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, to support the US Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration: Manage servers, workstations, virtual machines, enclave / domain networks, and simulation software (WARSIM) and the JLCCTC Cross Domain Solution Suite (JCDSS). Monitor system health, apply OS and firmware updates, and execute routine backups.
• Technical Support: Act as subject-matter expert for hardware, software, and basic networking troubleshooting. Respond to and resolve incidents to maintain uninterrupted training operations.
• Installation & Maintenance: Install, configure, and update simulation applications and peripheral devices. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in line with DoD Information Assurance directives.
• Configuration Management: Maintain hardware and software baselines across distributed nodes and exercise networks. Document version control, change histories, and configuration checklists.
• Exercise Support: Deploy, test, and troubleshoot constructive simulations. Ensure interoperability with live Mission Command platforms so staff train on actual Army systems.
• Simulation Stimulation: Validate that JLCCTC outputs correctly stimulate Mission Command environments. Troubleshoot integration points with C2 hardware and software.
• Post-Exercise Analysis: Support After Action Review (AAR) tools by capturing, replaying, and exporting simulation data. Assist exercise directors in debriefs to highlight performance metrics and lessons learned.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with exercise planners, instructional designers, and senior leaders to refine training scenarios. Propose enhancements to increase simulation fidelity, scalability, and ease of use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate
• Three (3) years of experience with Military training and training support
• Three (3) years of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises
• Three (3) years of experience in performing system enhancements and installing software updates.
• Proficiency with JLCCTC applications (WARSIM) and WARSIM's intel model WIM or equivalent constructive simulation tools.
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs) and secure LAN/WAN operations.
• Familiarity with DoD configuration and patch management processes (DISA STIGs, SCAP).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to instruct non-technical military personnel
• Active DOD Top Secret clearance is required.

Working Conditions

Inside Government training facilities.

Required Travel

Employees will travel to temporary work locations during exercises.

Job Type

Full-Time, Exempt

Contract Length

More than 1 year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Flex Spending Account options.
• Disability insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth account options.
• Company paid time on (11) Federal Holidays.
• Company paid time off.
• Premium financial advisory services
• Over 2000 free education courses for our employees.

Core Government Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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