Simulation Support Team System Engineer (54542)

Beshenich Muir & Associates; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD)

Health Savings Account

401K Company Match up to 6%

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Beshenich Muir & Associates seeks a full-time SST Systems Engineer to support the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program. You will be responsible for system support, troubleshooting, and maintaining network performance.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in LVC-G, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and be familiar with military environments. A Secret Security clearance is required.

Benefits include medical coverage, 401K match, and profit-sharing.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in the LVC-G field; military experience preferred.
• Eight years of computer skills with Linux and Microsoft systems.
• Experience in a high-security environment managing classified equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide system support for training and exercise preparation.
• Install, operate, integrate, and troubleshoot systems.
• Conduct analysis on system performance and manage upgrades.

Skills

LVC-G experience

Advanced troubleshooting skills

Experience with Windows OS

Experience with Linux OS

Understanding of RMF certification

Education

CompTIA Security+ certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Camp Dodge - Johnston, IA 50131

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Travel Percentage: Occasionally

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Professional Services

This position is a full‑time exempt salary position supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The SST Systems Engineer provides system support for the MTC and exercise preparation for training. The role includes installing, operating, integrating, troubleshooting communications and application configurations, establishing network addresses and connections, monitoring and analyzing system performance, recommending and performing application maintenance, upgrades, data backups, system recovery, installing IAVA patches and security updates, responding to critical vulnerabilities, and conducting remediation before, during, and after training exercises using the JLCCTC suite and a friend of the federation.

Duties

• Serves as the hardware, software and functional technical expert for JLCCTC and Low Overhead Simulations (ALOTT, DXTRS, etc.).
• Responds to questions concerning operation of the system, troubleshoots problems, and provides configuration management on software/hardware systems.
• Verifies all patches are applied to JLCCTC systems.
• Assists with inventory maintenance of the simulation systems and ensures all systems are in working order.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies and subject areas, to include, but not limited to FIRESIM, BSWS, JDLM, MUSE.
• Applies advanced troubleshooting skills necessary to manage MCS and other related system software issues.
• Provides IT Technical Support for the MTC and its functional training teams.
• Assists team members in the installation, configuration and operation of the operating system(s), security, and simulation software necessary to the training environment.
• Reviews STIGS and Best Business Practices (BBPs) to ensure that all network equipment meet the required DISA Army and DoD standards.
• Analyzes progress and develops necessary recovery plans and/or alternatives.
• Reports directly to the SST Lead.

Clearance Requirements

There is a Secret Security clearance requirement for this position.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the LVC-G field. Demonstrated experience in Live, Virtual, Constructive, Gaming (LVCG) federations, models, systems, tools and Mission Command Systems (MCSs); military experience preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years of computer skills with Linux and Microsoft systems. Have advanced troubleshooting, skills on hardware and software configuration issues. Military experiences preferred. Simulation experiences preferred.
• Will have an understanding of Windows OS and Linux OS.
• Experience working in a high security environment and management of classified equipment; understand the RMF certification and accreditation process and IA requirements.
• Must meet DOD 8570.01-M Baseline and Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements Level II. Must meet all IA training and reporting requirements. Must be able to successfully pass the DISA INFOSEC Awareness CD-ROM course as a minimum training requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification.

Working Conditions

• Position: Outdoor and Office working environments. Exposure to natural conditions existing at different locations around the US.
• Work Week: Monday-Friday (varies based on mission requirements)
• Work Hours: 0800-1700 (varies based on mission requirements)
• Overtime: As Required
• Travel: As Required

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD)
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Profit Sharing

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP & EEO Statement

Beshenich Muir & Associates, LLC (BMA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. In addition to federal law requirements, BMA complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.

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