Conducts functional testing of DCGS-A systems, and writes and updates system documentation, procedures and training materials.
Customizes, maintains, and installs Microsoft Windows, ESXi/VMWare, and Red Hat Linux operating systems, software patches, and upgrades based on end-user and functional requirements.
Ensures DCGS-A is properly configured to support the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) training events including development and integration of the required associated scenario.
Supports external organizations that identify and implement architectural and network solutions relating to the use of doctrinally appropriate DCGS-A applications including real world and/or simulated data sources and systems.
Supports pre-rotation planning and coordination with BCTs related to the technical integration.
Supports planning and development of rotation scenarios to enable rotational units to employ their DCGS-A capabilities during training as they will in actual operations.
Supports pre-rotational coordination and planning with each rotational unit to identify their unique requirements and maximize training on the intelligence theater provided equipment.
Maintains a current understanding and knowledge on theater best practices and trends by incorporating new databases, tools or methods within DCGS-A to enhance rotational unit training.
Provides technical support to assist users with isolating problems and participates in the development of system upgrades to meet client needs.
Responsible for backup and disaster recovery of Linux and Windows operating systems.
Understands Information Assurance (IA) methodology and security principles.
Assists IA staff with all documentation required for accreditation and any other associated directives and regulations.
Updates IA required documentation to include, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM), Hardware/Software Lists, and Software Version Descriptions (SVD).
Required Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
An Associate’s degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
11 years of recent specialized experience
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, to include PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work long hours on consecutive days/nights in support of exercise preparation, execution, helpdesk, evaluation and close-out.
Possess a Secret clearance with the potential to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Candidate must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce (IAT) Level II certification requirements within 90 days.