Description
Overview
BlueWater is seeking a GCCS-J Engineer to provide technical analysis and support for users and staff in support of the SEWS program.
SEWS provides timely, specifically releasable, ballistic missile early warning data from U.S. missile warning systems to foreign partners and their cognizant United States Combatant Commands (U.S. CCMD).
Residence and local transportation will be provided by the SEWS program and be local to the main work location. Residence will be used by the respective engineer as well as other program personnel during R&R periods.
Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the contract staff provide 24/7 on-call Tier 2 system supporting remote users, to identify and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues, document solutions, and develop recommendations to reduce the frequency of repairs.
- Maintain operational status of SEWS GCCS-J suite across several sites in the country of assignment.
- Maintain site network and data transport architecture to ensure timely delivery of data from CONUS to all sites.
- Configuration and implementation of the SEWS software and systems to include relevant system administration functions
- Perform SEWS system troubleshooting with reach back support from SEWS CONUS for more complex irregularity issue resolution.
- Act as liaison between SEWS program office, contractors and local customers to assist planning of sustainment trips by CONUS personnel.
- Maintain Situational awareness of theater/country specific issues which could impact operations and travel.
- Collaborating with SEWS contractor and government personnel to plan routine and emergency trips.
- Respond to system outages to ensure issues are resolved per contract requirements.
- Support Emergency On-Site Sustainment (EOSS) travel to customer locations as required.
- Plan, develop and conduct user training for existing and new staff.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in systems administration, Tactical Combat Operations, and GCCS.
- Must have an active Secret clearance
- Experience working in the CENTCOM AOR with partners and a good understanding of cultural differences and norms
- Prior hands-on experience with Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J)
- Strong knowledge of Server Operating Systems.
- Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products (VMware).
- Knowledge of current Microsoft Operating Systems (Server & Workstation).
- Familiarity with Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss).
- Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services (NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, Ansible).
- Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches with basic network understanding
- Familiarity with ethernet transport systems, T1/E1 transport systems and basic circuit/data flow concepts
- Basic knowledge of encryption and in-line network encryptors (INE)
- Must have DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
- Partner and Allied nation exercise experience.
At BlueWater Federal Solutions, a Tetra Tech company, health and safety play a vital role in our success. BlueWater's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
BlueWater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in systems administration, Tactical Combat Operations, and GCCS.
- Must have an active Secret clearance
- Experience working in the CENTCOM AOR with partners and a good understanding of cultural differences and norms
- Prior hands-on experience with Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J)
- Strong knowledge of Server Operating Systems.
- Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products (VMware).
- Knowledge of current Microsoft Operating Systems (Server & Workstation).
- Familiarity with Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss).
- Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services (NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, Ansible).
- Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches with basic network understanding
- Familiarity with ethernet transport systems, T1/E1 transport systems and basic circuit/data flow concepts
- Basic knowledge of encryption and in-line network encryptors (INE)
- Must have DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
- Partner and Allied nation exercise experience.
At BlueWater Federal Solutions, a Tetra Tech company, health and safety play a vital role in our success. BlueWater's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
BlueWater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the contract staff provide 24/7 on-call Tier 2 system supporting remote users, to identify and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues, document solutions, and develop recommendations to reduce the frequency of repairs.
- Maintain operational status of SEWS GCCS-J suite across several sites in the country of assignment.
- Maintain site network and data transport architecture to ensure timely delivery of data from CONUS to all sites.
- Configuration and implementation of the SEWS software and systems to include relevant system administration functions
- Perform SEWS system troubleshooting with reach back support from SEWS CONUS for more complex irregularity issue resolution.
- Act as liaison between SEWS program office, contractors and local customers to assist planning of sustainment trips by CONUS personnel.
- Maintain Situational awareness of theater/country specific issues which could impact operations and travel.
- Collaborating with SEWS contractor and government personnel to plan routine and emergency trips.
- Respond to system outages to ensure issues are resolved per contract requirements.
- Support Emergency On-Site Sustainment (EOSS) travel to customer locations as required.
- Plan, develop and conduct user training for existing and new staff.
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