Network Engineer (COC Support)

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC•Quantico Base, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer (COC Support) provides oversight and hands-on assistance to the Training Audience in the utilization and operation of Command and Control (C2) systems in the conduct of Combat Operations Center (COC) operations. This role develops and documents standardized procedures for C2 systems, computer networks, and virtualized environments across five MISTC training networks, the MOCTT COC in Quantico, and in support of BSTEX COC training exercises. The Network Engineer manages accounts, access controls, and network infrastructure, provides end-user IT support, and maintains O365 collaborative environments. This position requires strong problem-solving and documentation skills, the ability to collaborate with Marines, government civilians, and contractors, and flexibility to support field training, exercises, extended hours, and travel as mission dictates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred. Equivalent military training (e.g., USMC/Army/DoD communications or network systems schools) may substitute.
Demonstrated experience in network engineering, system integration, and IT support within a DoD or military training environment.
Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, routers, switches, firewalls, hubs, and virtualized environments (VMware).
Experience developing and documenting standard operating procedures for installation, operation, integration, and sustainment of C2 systems, computer networks, and virtual machines.
Familiarity with MAGTF C2 systems (e.g., C2PC, JBC-P, AFATDS, GCSS-MC, GCCS-MC, MCS).
Experience with Active Directory / account management, access controls, and user rights management.
Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, QoS) and hands-on experience configuring ACLs on routers and firewalls.
Proficiency managing and maintaining O365 collaborative environments (SharePoint, MS Teams), including design of sites, lists, libraries, workflows, and navigation.
Familiarity with Marine Corps IT procurement and Remedy-based submission systems (e.g., ITPRAS waivers).
Certifications Required (DoD 8570 Baseline): CompTIA Security+ CE (minimum).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (TS/SCI may be required for some systems).
Strong problem-solving and documentation skills; ability to work collaboratively with Marines, government civilians, and contractors.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Azure/Teams Administrator, ITIL v4 Foundation, CISSP.

Responsibilities

Develop and document standardized installation, operation, integration, and sustainment procedures for C2 systems, computer operating systems, COC, computer networks, network infrastructure, and VMware configurations and architectures in support of five MISTC training networks, the MOCTT COC in Quantico, and BSTEX COC training exercises.
Process Systems Authorization Access Request (SAAR) forms for MOCTT managed networks and systems.
Install, configure, optimize, maintain, and operate MISTC and MOCTT network servers, hubs, routers, and switches ensuring they comply with security policy, procedures, and technical requirements.
Develop and implement access control lists on routers, firewalls, and other network devices.
Manage accounts, network rights, and access to MOCTT and MISTC C2 systems and equipment.
Provide end-user IT support for all operating systems, peripherals, and applications.
Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software and hardware.
Create and maintain all aspects of O365 (e.g., SharePoint and MS Teams) or government-provided collaborative tools sites, including site collections, master pages/templates, subordinate pages, web parts, content types, lists, libraries, workflows, and navigation designs.
Participate in O365/SharePoint and collaborative tools technical forums and meetings.
Research and provide recommendations for audio-visual, computer, and network infrastructure equipment to support MOCTT and MISTC training and exercise environments.
Develop Information Technology Procurement Request and Approval System (ITPRAS) waivers using the Marine Corps Remedy submission system.