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JT4 · 1 day ago

Joint Data Link Network Administrator

North Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. The Joint Data Link Network Administrator will perform installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems while coordinating with various units to resolve computer support issues.

GovernmentManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of fundamental tasks under general supervision of a senior level engineer, involved in the installation, operations, testing and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems

Performs Operations and Maintenance on assigned Joint Data Network (JDNA)/Link 16 equipment

The Joint Data Link Network Administrator (JDNA) is responsible to the Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) watch officer, Joint Data Link Network Operations Officer (JDNO) and Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) for all system administrators matters for the JICC computer systems

The JDNA will coordinate with the appropriate computer activities and units to resolve all computer support issues for the JICC computers

Assists the JDNO and JICO with the operation and maintenance of the JDN

Assists in the design, development, modification and analysis of Data Link (Link 16/Situational Awareness Data Link) hardware devices and/or systems

Configures and operates Link-16 host and auxiliary equipment such as Joint Range Extension (JRE), Link monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT), Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), Situational Awareness Data link (SADL) and Terminal Housing Case (THC)

Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment

Diagnoses malfunctions in new and existing systems; makes improvements or modifications to produce desired results

Performs system administration duties, including networking on Unix/Linux equipment

Performs upgrades and installations to Windows 7/10 equipment

Performs Link 16 operations at a minimum of Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems (JTIDS) 101 levels

Works closely with project management, other engineering disciplines, configuration management, quality assurance and operations support in the design and deployment of systems or enhances

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Tactical Data Link experienceLink 16 operationsUnix/Linux system administrationCompTIA Security+ CertificationWindows 7/10 upgradesMS Office proficiencyPlanningOrganizing skillsTroubleshooting skills

Required

Minimum of 3 years with Tactical Data Link/BC3 experience to include patching in upgrades and software/hardware troubleshooting

Knowledge of Link 16 operations at a minimum of JTDS 101 and at least four years of applicable Data Link experience

AJOC (JT-310) course completion highly recommended/desired

Associates Degree in Engineering/Computer Sciences or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 7 or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field

Must have specific experience in the use of MS Office and Web enabled applications

Incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines

Employee is expected to routinely cross-fields in the completion of somewhat difficult and varied assignments

Must be capable of updating or repairing computer systems

CompTIA Security+ Certification (will need to attain, if candidate does not currently hold, within six months of position acceptance)

Must have a professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles, and a familiarity with related engineering fields

Must have a practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions

Must qualify for and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with possible SCI