Systems Engineer
Full time @Digital Chain Talent posted 1 week ago in Information Technology Email JobJob Description
Systems Engineer – Battle Simulation Support
Location: Fort Johnson, LA
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
A mission-focused government contracting firm is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide direct support to the Battle Simulation Center at Fort Johnson. This position plays a critical role in enabling high-fidelity military training by supporting the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) and overseeing both the WARSIM Technical Control and JLCCTC Tech Control Forward enclave.
Key Responsibilities
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Support daily operations at the Battle Simulation Center, ensuring technical readiness for exercises and training events.
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Oversee the WARSIM Technical Control and JLCCTC Tech Control Forward enclave.
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Set up and maintain the physical and logical network infrastructure required for all JLCCTC components to communicate effectively.
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Work with military units to provide secure network paths and permission protocols to enable tactical data flow from simulations to tactical mission command systems.
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Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network performance to resolve discrepancies and maintain system integrity.
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Ensure full compliance with JLCCTC configuration management protocols; perform regular system backups.
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Perform systems administrative tasks on Red Hat Linux and Windows (both server and workstation environments).
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Operate the WARSIM workstation and associated systems in the simulation federation as an end user.
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Willingness to travel unaccompanied within the continental U.S. and to overseas locations as mission requirements dictate.
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma.
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Prior military experience or work on military-focused projects.
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Strong background in networking and systems support.
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Proficiency with Red Hat Linux and Windows operating systems.
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Familiarity with U.S. Army doctrine, organizational structures, and training philosophy.
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Ability to install, configure, operate, and manage simulation application software used by JLCCTC federates.
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Active Security+ certification and compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 requirements.
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Minimum two years of experience with DIS and/or HLA federations.
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Active Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems management, applied mathematics, or a related field.
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Five years of experience as a systems analyst or engineer.
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Expert-level knowledge of networks, communications, file transfer protocols, and system architecture in Linux and Windows environments.