TST Systems Engineer

Valiant-Integrated-Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a Stations Engineer to support the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The role focuses on training unit staffs, configuring networks, and integrating Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS) in a virtual environment.

Candidates should have strong systems engineering experience, VSphere/VMware expertise, and DoD 8570 Level II (Security+) certification. A security clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Five years of systems engineering experience.
• Understanding of VSphere and virtual clients software.
• Certification: Windows Server 2012 R2/2019; DOD 8570 Level II preferred.
• Experience with RF, hardware, software, networks or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of RMF A&A and cyber security requirements.
• Experience with Mission Command Systems and MCIS.
• Ability to operate in a virtual environment and communicate technical data clearly.
• Experience with multi-discipline, geographically dispersed teams.
• Must obtain and maintain security clearance; CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide operator, instructor, and technical support to training unit staffs.
• Design, implement, and maintain network configurations.
• Train and provide technical support for routine maintenance, upgrades, and IAVA updates.
• Assist in training unit staffs for MCIS integration.
• Assist in training and supporting command post networks and tactical communications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system software issues and production database problems.
• Manage MCS and related systems with IAVAs and updates.

Skills

Systems engineering

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Networking or IT

DOD 8570.01-M Level II Certification

Tools

VSphere

VMware

Windows Server 2012/2019

Security+

Job description

This position is a fulltime Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) . The T echnical Support Team (T ST ) Systems Engineer is responsible for training and providing technical support to unit staffs in establishing unit CPs, integrating Mission Command Information Systems, and tactical power generation and distribution. The TST Systems Engineer is a subject matter expert on Battle Command Common Services (BCCS) and provides training and technical support to units as well as recommendations for plans, policies, standards, procedures, and checklists for integrating and managing servers and storage appliances .

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for providing operator, instructor, and technical and administrative support necessary to sustain and enhance the effective training of U.S. Army Commanders and their staffs.
• Assist s in designing , implement ing, and maintaining network configurations.
• Trains and provides technical support for performing routine maintenance, upgrades as needed, and security updates (IAVA).
• Trains and assists unit staffs in establishing and maintaining unit tacticalpower and integration of Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS) .
• Assists in training and providing technical support to establish command post networks, tactical communications equipment, install, operate , integrate, troubleshoot communications, application configurations.
• Applies advanced troubleshooting skills necessary to manage MCS and other related system software issues.
• Manages MCS and other related systems with IAVAs and updates.
• Assists team members in the installation, configuration and operation of operating system(s) and security in the training environment; assists units with power hookup on pads.
• Responsible for TCP/IP networks and protocols. Tracks and reports system/software anomalies that are reported to system developers for corrections.

Valiant Integrated Servicesis an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years Systems Engineering experience.
• Have a thorough understanding of how to operate and navigate VSphere and all Virtual clients software.
• Microsoft server 2012 r2 Certification/ Microsoft server 2019 Certification (preferred)
• VMWare Certification (preferred)
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience with disciplined system engineering processes applied to the delivery of complex, hardware/software systems.
• Significant development experience in two or more of the following technical areas: RF, Hardware, Software, Communications systems, Network, and Infrastructure.
• Must meet DOD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements Level II.
• Must meet all IA training and reporting requirements
• Experience working with multi-discipline, geographically dispersed teams.
• Understanding of the RMF Assess and Authorize process and Cyber Security requirements.
• Demonstrate experience installing, configuration, troubleshooting Mission command Systems
• Possess the ability to operate and navigate in a virtual operating environment.
• Written and Oral skills appropriate for the position, including the ability to speak very well in basic professional situations and present technical data in a logical manner.
• Strong understanding of the LVCG concepts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production database related issues in a timely fashion.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Networking or Information Technology or related field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet other eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security + certification.