C4ISR Network Operations Specialist

C4ISR Network Operations Specialist

Under a five-year contract, the C4ISR Network Operations Specialist will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the C4ISR Network Operations Specialist will support the Intelligence Directorate (G-2) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

Network Engineer

• Work on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors to provide the Command with a local IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) to represent and sustain MARCENT readiness in the TS/SCI environment
• Perform recurring services to meet the individual requirements of USMC C4ISR systems at garrison and deployed locations worldwide throughout the USMARCENT AOR
• Provide technical and mentor support for identified USMC C4ISR systems. Members will be added to the Cyber IT/Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) under the category of Network Operations Specialist (441)
• Support USMC C4ISR equipment users and maintainers
• Provide SMEs onsite with specialized knowledge of the operation, technical processes, and maintenance requirements of systems, networks, and advanced operational techniques so the equipment user can most effectively exploit the capabilities of their USMC C4ISR equipment
• Provide recommendations for C4ISR architecture modifications to assist with mission requirements to support operational or training initiatives
• Will NOT perform technical analysis or create classified data but will assist the unit in implementing advanced technical processes and analytical techniques
• Assist operators with optimization of equipment and network resources
• Advise the equipment user on how to tailor their systems to support unique reporting and operational requirements
• Assist users and maintainers in diagnosing and correcting maintenance deficiencies
• Assist in the preparation of procedures, processes and techniques
• Demonstrate how advanced capabilities are achieved, instructional support to equipment users in learning new techniques
• Monitor equipment user performance to ensure the activity is correctly performed

Ancillary Support

• Assist with the following additional system network, administration and operation taskings as listed: configuration of network routers and hubs, backup of network configurations, network printer configuration
• Assist with communications security (COMSEC) devices, limited cable and network drop installation
• Support network and communication devices
• Respond to production support service requests
• Participate in transition of the application or technical architecture to the testers to ensure a clear and complete understanding of the product and its expected performance
• Responsibility for account management of multiple applications and systems
• Provide hardware replacement suggestions and strategies to ensure proper maintenance
• Troubleshoot complex systems and Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity issues
• Attend customer functional meetings
• Assess and recommend sizing and capacity management of current and future networks, system backups and restorations, information assurance administration, SharePoint administration, public key infrastructure (PKI) trusted agent, active directory management, Voice over Internet Protocol, Suite Video Teleconferencing (SVTC)/Desktop Video Teleconferencing (DVTC), web administration
• Optimize systems performance and resources, user and group setups, configuration of system components, e-mail and browser, user login profiles, printing services, installation and configuration of system application software
• Apply operating system (OS) security patches as necessary, e-mail administration, database administration, redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration, install system upgrades or new releases, utilization of built-in diagnostic tools, file management, archiving operational data, maintaining configuration baselines
• Perform routine maintenance and support activities
• Assist with inspections and testing
• Write, edit, publish, and/or manage a broad range of communication and training materials including digital signage, intranet, and other resources
• Serve as a communications advisor to MARCENT leadership, understanding their goals and providing the writing, editing, and/or multimedia content creation skills and strategies to support them effectively
• Collaborate across all enclave domains service lanes to gain understanding of all facets of the program to help strengthen communications messages
• Create and implement layered communications strategies that support MARCENT and its remote sites, informing and engaging personnel of the IT services deployed

Education & Certification

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301
• Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract
• Must have a Higher Education degree in Network Engineering

Security Clearance

• Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Work Location

• MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
• 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Task Force 51/5; Naval Support Activity Bahrain; Manama, Bahrain
• Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies. About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle. "For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack." At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays. Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.