GCCS Engineer

BlueWater Federal Solutions • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

BlueWater Federal is seeking a GCCS Engineer to configure and implement SEWS GCCS-J software and systems, develop GCCS-J courseware, provide SEWS-specific GCCS-J operator training to U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) personnel, and support systems in Colorado Springs, NATO, and supported FMS locations. The role provides technical expertise, sustainment, troubleshooting, and training for GCCS-J systems and users. Travel to foreign partner and Combatant Command (CCMD) locations may reach 30% annually, with four or more trips per year.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in systems administration, Tactical Combat Operations, and GCCS.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with senior military and civilian counterparts.
• Active U.S. passport or ability to obtain one.
• Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory for users and groups.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Server and Workstation operating systems.
• Familiarity with Oracle, Sybase, or Postgres database maintenance.
• Familiarity with Java application servers such as Tomcat and JBoss.
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services, including NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, and Ansible.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally, with four or more trips per year.

Nice To Haves

• Partner and Allied nation exercise experience.
• RHEL 8 experience is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement SEWS GCCS-J software and systems, develop GCCS-J courseware, provide operator training, and support systems at local Colorado Springs, NATO, and supported FMS locations.
• Perform as a SEWS3 GCCS-J technical expert.
• Collaborate with SEWS contractor and government personnel to plan OM&S trips and stay apprised of theater issues.
• Assist with the design and analysis of user needs and recommend associated hardware and software.
• Travel to Foreign Partner and CCMD locations, up to 30% annually, including support for Emergency On-Site Sustainment travel as required.
• Perform on-site sustainment, including system operational checkout, system updates, equipment firmware updates, and documentation updates.
• Support remote users by identifying and resolving hardware, software, and communication issues; document solutions and recommend ways to reduce repair frequency.
• Respond to system outages to ensure issues are resolved according to contract requirements.
• Provide maintenance support for system and equipment issues.
• Plan, develop, and conduct GCCS-J familiarization training for CCMD and FMS customers.
• Provide refresher training for existing staff and training for new operators.
• Research, develop, test, and document solutions for Research & Test activities using engineering skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed