C2 Systems Management Support Specialist

Primary Location: Twentynine Palms, CA

Must be a U.S citizen

Security Clearance: Secret

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a C2 Systems Management Support Specialist. The Command and Control (C2) Systems Management Support employee directly supports MCTOG's Staff and Students C2 and simulation system requirements as well as MAGTFTC Staff with regards to OSG efforts in support of Service Level Training Exercises (SLTE), such as Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) and MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX). They will coordinate with the Communication Division and Modeling and Simulations (M&S) Section of the MCTOG Staff to support the plan for over the shoulder training for the MCTOG staff and students as they are introduced to Intel, Maneuver, Fires, Logistics, Planning and Collaborative C2 applications and simulations. The employees also must be capable of server administration for all MCTOG C2 servers; able to provide desktop support for all computers using C2 applications by the staff and students; work in conjunction with IT and M&S contractors and MOS trained Communications Marines to manage and troubleshoot the network to support the use of the C2 systems; and configure the systems (server, client, and web) to support the students and instructors at MCTOG and MAGTFTC.

The Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG) mission is to provide standardized advanced training and certification to Ground Combat Element (GCE) Operations Officers, Operations Chiefs, and select other GCE training specialists in GCE operations, combined arms planning and integration, and unit readiness planning at the company, battalion, and regiment levels to support GCE Training and Readiness (T&R) events.

Specific Responsibilities

• Understand and assist with instruction on all maneuver, aviation, fires, logistics, and intelligence C2 systems.
• Assist with the maintenance of military tactical systems and associated workstations as they are installed, configured, and tested in accordance with supporting technical documentation; this includes the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance (PIOM) of the following:
• Unix (Solaris), v-Center, and Windows operating systems
• TSOA, GLOBAL-LITE, IOS v1, IOS v2, GCCS, LOTS, JTCW, FBCB2-BFT, TCS, JCR/C2PC, FBCB2-BFT, IOW (Operations and Intel) Client Workstations, and GCCS Client Workstations.
• Provide subject matter expertise, feedback, and input to Program Managers (PMs) and military Division Heads for C4 systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support in the development, deployment and mitigation of staff and student workstations
• Understand and coordinate the use of the following systems in support of Fires training: AFATDS, C2 System Injectors, JADOCS, and TLDHS.
• Understand and coordinate the use of the following Intelligence systems: FalconView, IAS FoS, TEG, ARCGiS, MIDB, DCGS-M and MTWS.
• Understand and coordinate the use of the following logistics systems: BCS3, TCPT, ICODES, and CL2CS.
• Assist with the development of instructional material and instruct on the installation, operation, and maintenance of systems within the Command.
• Assist with the “rebuild” of C2 systems for future exercises.
• Assist with the development, testing, and evaluation of interoperability procedures for C2 systems.
• Provide instruction for C2 Systems, web based collaborative tools, and C2 interoperability with respect to each system.
• Provide feedback to military Division Heads on individual student C2 system user training and proficiency.
• Assist the OSG team in the configuration and operation of a mesh network to integrate team communications and provide a common tactical operational picture.
• Design the OSG communications network in a server-based configuration, using both cellular and existing mesh networks as applicable.
• Using mesh network devices, develop and test a means of personnel location during Range 400-series events, and integrate this information into an interactive playback for use during after action reviews.
• Build out instruction guides and provide user training to OSG team members in support of the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise force-on-force event.

• Must be knowledgeable in network management (troubleshooting, escalation, isolation, problem solving, solution generation), SAN and NAS configuration, operation, maintenance, backup, and database administration.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in computer science or information systems and 5 years of experience in military training and education required; Attendance at MISTC C2PC Operator’s Course, IOS Administrator’s Course, and COC Watch Officer Course desired.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in military maneuver operations, aviation, fires, logistics, and intelligence operations as it pertains to integrating systems on the battlefield and in systems computer-assisted exercises.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience or demonstrated knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and command relationships at MAGTF or joint/combined command level with actual operational force employment.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience, or equivalent abilities, in conducting exercises or analysis efforts; Direct participation in real world operation is desired.
• One of the following certifications is required per DODINST 8570:
• CompTIA Network +
• Comp TIA Security+
• UNIX Systems Administrator – Level I
• MCSA: Windows 7
• MCSA: Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional – SQL
• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Certifications desired:
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional – SQL
• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• A combination of education and experience will be considered to meet the requisite requirements for this position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Primarily garrison work environment including but not limited to:
• occasional field/tactical environments
• occasional extended working hours will be required
• schedule: M-F 0700 to 1700
• Physical ability to:
• mount/dismount vehicles in a field environment.
• bivouac in field environment.
• climb/descend rocky mountainous terrain
• perform job in hot desert environment
• ascend/descend multiple of flights of stairs in urban training environment
• lift and carry up to 75 lbs over short distance (such as a loaded backpack)

Travel

• Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.
• May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training or maintenance. Accordingly, a valid passport is required.
• Travel is estimated to be up to 30%.

Company Overview

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is a diversified consulting and technology company providing flexible and responsive solutions to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. Our core domains are overseas and domestic mission support operations, collection/analysis/identification, and information technology. Obsidian Solutions Group is comprised of strategic and operational personnel who provide its clients deep domain expertise across a comprehensive spectrum of skill sets, allowing mission accomplishment and development of long-term capabilities.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.