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Position Overview :

This position provides Mission Command System (MCS) System Administrators / Network Communication Specialists to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) Operations Group (OPSGRP) located at Hohenfels, Germany. JMRC’s mission is to train Multinational Interoperability to US, NATO, and partner nation forces up to the Brigade level in an extended Live, Virtual, and Constructive Decisive Action Training Environment. JMRC supports the US Army Europe theater security cooperation plan through planning and participation in NATO and U.S. Army Europe exercise programs.

The Mission Command System (MCS) System Administrator / Network Communication Specialist is an MCS Subject Matter Expert (SME) and supporting member of the JMRC. MCS System Administrators / Network Communication Specialists work in support of JMRC rotations / exercises includes planning, installing, configuring, keying, testing, integrating, maintaining, and executing support to configure and operate network servers, switches, routers, and firewalls to support MCS including, but not limited to : Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE), Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS), Tactical Air Integration System (TAIS), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Blue Force Tracking (BFT), Global Command and Control System-Army (GCCS-A), Multilateral Interoperability Programme (MIP), and associated servers on the Battle Command Common Services (BCCS) or Tactical Services Infrastructure (TSI) Stacks.

List of Proposed Duties :

• Install, operate, and maintain all network communication systems, both firmware and hardware, including enterprise servers providing Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) / Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL), File Shares, and VMware vSphere.
• Install network cabling, cable management, hard drive imaging, Active Directory administration, software troubleshooting, identification of faulty equipment, and network troubleshooting.
• Install, operate, and maintain all government provided encryption devices, coordinate Communications Security (COMSEC) keying with COMSEC account holders to include processing all accounting and destruction paperwork.
• Test and troubleshoot complex defense communication systems consisting of inter-connected routers, switches, U.S. classified and No Foreign National (NOFORN) COMSEC equipment, modems, transceivers, and dense wave division multiplexers.
• Install, integrate, and make fully operational the assembled and tested defense communication racks of equipment into existing US Army Europe – Africa defense and intelligence communication subsystems.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and diagnostics on all related equipment.
• Manage and maintain all fiber optic transmission systems. Validate their functionality with monthly tests.
• Deploys to various countries, as required, in support of U.S. military operations.
• Perform initial installation and quality assurance to U.S. Government standard of multi-level U.S. classified voice and data information systems.

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Desired Skills and Qualifications

Other Requirements :   Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship status with the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.