Mission Command IT Administrator – Secure Onsite Support

Federal Sherpa; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Sherpa is seeking an MCTP Technical Support Admin / Tech to sustain large-scale, computer-based Army training at Fort Leavenworth, KS. You will supervise and support enterprise infrastructure, MCIS, ARCHER, JLCCTC and related simulation tools while ensuring security, availability, and interoperability across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have DoD qualifications, Windows/Linux administration, virtualization, and hands-on experience with WARSIM/JDLM/FIRESIM; a Secret clearance is

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• Meet DoD 8140 qualifications for assigned DCWF roles and obtain within 12 months if not already qualified.
• At least one year of experience with military training and training support.
• Experience integrating training environments and stimulating Army Mission Command Information Systems.
• Experience installing software updates and performing system enhancements.
• Proficiency with JLCCTC applications (WARSIM/JDLM/FIRESIM).
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux administration, virtualization, storage, and networking.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity, STIGs, and patch management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement scalable server, storage, virtualization, and network architectures for JLCCTC, ARCHER, MCIS, and distributed labs.
• Install, configure, harden, operate, and maintain Windows and Linux servers, workstations, and virtualization clusters.
• Configure and troubleshoot switches, routers, VPNs, and secure LAN/WAN for multi-site events.
• Install, configure, deploy, test, and troubleshoot JLCCTC applications and constructive simulations.
• Maintain ARCHER hardware/software and ensure data integrity and replication.
• Capture, analyze, and export exercise data; automate real-time and historical AAR reports.
• Support operational picture with GIS, terrain analysis, and 3D visualization for briefings.
• Provide Tier III support, perform maintenance, patches, and backups; ensure security compliance.

Skills

DoD cybersecurity

Windows/Linux

VMware/Hyper‑V

Networking fundamentals

Security clearances

GIS/3D visualization

Scripting: Python/Java/C++

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

WARSIM

JDLM

FIRESIM

ARCHER

Job description

Federal Sherpa is seeking an MCTP Technical Support Admin / Tech to sustain large-scale, computer-based Army training at Fort Leavenworth, KS. You will supervise and support enterprise infrastructure, MCIS, ARCHER, JLCCTC and related simulation tools while ensuring security, availability, and interoperability across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have DoD qualifications, Windows/Linux administration, virtualization, and hands-on experience with WARSIM/JDLM/FIRESIM; a Secret clearance is