Cloud Architect - SME

TJ Consulting Group; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

401K with 4% match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D

Job summary

TJ Consulting Group seeks an Executive Communications Travel Team Member for USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, IL. The role supports executive communications, C2 systems, and secure/unsecure networks, with frequent worldwide travel. Normal hours apply, with after-hours/weekend support as needed.

Required: 10+ years in executive communications support, DoD TS with SCI, and IAT II certifications. Desirable: ITIL Foundations and CE certifications. Travel readiness and strong communication skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of executive communications support.
• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• At least one IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• CE certification or certificate in Network support/defense or Operating System.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site technical expert and first point of contact for IT and C2 system issues for the commander, staff, and VIPs.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support deployments.
• Manage and operate the commander's executive communications package (secure/unsecure voice, video, data systems).
• Ensure interoperability between mobile systems and fixed-base networks; deploy within one hour of notification.
• Provide non-technical status updates to leadership.

Skills

Executive support experience

DoD Top Secret with SCI

IAT Level II certifications

CE certification

Operating System knowledge

Technical documentation

MS Office Proficiency

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Team player

Problem solving under pressure

Education

BA/BS

Tools

CE certification or equivalent

ITIL Foundations

Job description

Must Possess Clearance: DoD Top Secret w/ SCI clearance

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL approximately 20 miles from St. Louis, MO

Potential for Remote Work: NA

Introduction

Seeking a highly motivated Executive Communications Travel Team Member within the J6 Directorate of USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. The USTC Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract is intended to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command’s infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6). The successful candidate would travel worldwide with the Commander, Deputy Commander, and USTRANSCOM VIPs, and supporting staff members to deploy, operate, and maintain mobile command and control (C2) systems, ensuring they have reliable, secure access to critical communications from any location, worldwide.

This position is Monday through Friday, normal business hours. However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary on-site technical expert and first point of contact for all IT and Command and Control (C2) system issues for the commander, immediate staff and other Very Important Person (VIP) members.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, both domestically and internationally.
• Manages and operates the commander's executive communications package, including secure/unsecure voice, video, and data systems (e.g., VTC, VoIP, SATCOM).
• Ensures seamless integration and interoperability between mobile systems and fixed-base networks. The equipment shall be ready to deploy within one hour of the notifications for deployment.
• Performs rapid, on-the-spot troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, software, and network connectivity problems in any diverse environment if required.
• Provides clear, concise, and non-technical updates to the commander and key staff on system status, capabilities, and limitations.
• Acts as the liaison between the commander's traveling team and rear-echelon IT support elements.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision in dynamic and unpredictable environments.
• Deploys, configures, and maintains all IT and communication equipment for the command team during travel, exercises, and operations.
• Conducts pre-mission checks and preventative maintenance on all deployable kits to ensure mission readiness.
• Sanitizes equipment as required and ensures proper handling of classified materials and hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of experience of executive communications support
• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI
• Must have at least one of these IAT Level II certifications: Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP
• Must have at least one Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate for the technical area of responsibility in either Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee, etc.) OR Operating System (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience authoring technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and system diagrams for technical peers.
• Experience with MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
• Ability to manage multiple, high, & competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Superior oral and written communication skills across all levels, with a demonstrated ability to brief senior leaders effectively.
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Must be a team player
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues under extreme pressure.

Desired Qualifications

• BA/BS
• ITIL Foundations (v4 or higher) certification

Benefits

• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.