Principal Threat Emulation Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Hurlburt Field, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Threat Emulation Specialist to support the 361 ISRG. As the Principal Threat Emulation Specialist, you will lead development and standardization of a realistic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) training environment for the 361 ISRG. You will work independently while also functioning as part of a dynamic team in a technology driven directorate. Position activities include, but are not limited to: coordinating with base-level agencies to enhance local training using existing/future technology; engaging with local and federal spectrum management offices and range control activities; assisting with administration and management of Request for Information (RFIs); authoring action reports and briefings; preparing correspondence and other documents needed to support the management of the program and associated activities; assist development of training objectives and strategies; creating and briefing materials on program initiatives to industry, senior military personnel and other VIPs.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Radio Frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or related fields.
Familiarization with DoDI 4650.01 Policy and Procedures for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and related doctrine.
Familiarization with AFTTP 3-1 Threat Guide.
Experience with TCP/IP and network architecture (e.g. Net+, CCNA).
Analytical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge/understanding of Linux including CLI and tools such as tcpdump, iperf, etc.
Must be familiar with the 802.11 standard and its amendments.
Operational understanding of networking hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers and server hardware and associated troubleshooting.
Ability to work outdoors, in potentially austere conditions, in order to setup hardware/ensure serviceability.
Active TS clearance, ability to obtain/retain SCI clearance to start, with Counterintelligence Scope Poly eligibility.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within intelligence and AFSOC communities.
EW testing background: experienced with frequency qualification and authorization processes; experienced with test range coordination; experienced testing with open-air RF propagation.
Experience with current and best practices for RF design engineering, requirements development, and performance validation.
Leading and managing technical programs and teams.
Current Counterintelligence Scope Poly, DESIRED.

Responsibilities

Design threat emulation systems for SIGINT, ISR, EMSO, Cyber and related training and test.
Primary focal point for threat emitter needs in support of unit training, exercises, and test events.
Build and maintain wireless range capability.
Maintain and expand collection of threat emulator equipment.
Manager projects related to new threat capabilities.
Understanding requirements derived from current/future system capabilities and training.
Interface with local/regional range frequency management offices to attain required authorizations to transmit.
Evaluate technical information on data links and integrated air defense systems to understand U.S./coalition and adversary strengths and weaknesses.
Interpret data and make analytic judgments on broad-based and domain/discipline-agnostic intelligence capabilities.
Collaborate with program engineering and sustainment specialists on new system designs and support equipment.
Provide cryptologic support for the long-term, strategic planning of a realistic training environment, and interact with internal and external personnel to refine requirements for planning objectives associated with the development of cryptologic initiatives.