Tactical Domain Support Engineer - Mid

S2Technologies•Hurlburt Field, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

S2Technologies is seeking a mid-level Tactical Support Engineer to provide direct support for mission planning, execution, and post-mission technical integration for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). The work encompasses tactical software, geospatial mapping, network administration, training, and hardware and software maintenance across USSOCOM, Component Commands, TSOCs, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners. The role supports mission-system readiness, with a stated target of 95% availability and less than 24-hour turnaround for CONUS and OCONUS locations. The engineer supports tactical mission systems throughout planning and operational use, maintains systems and software, provides training and Tier 1–3 help desk support, and helps integrate and field new technologies. Work also includes mission-data and flight-plan validation, TAK server maintenance, GIS data processing, and compliance with cybersecurity and mapping requirements. The position is located at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+. The education requirement may be met with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline; a technical school certificate; or equivalent technical training and experience aligned with the duties.

Requirements

At least 2 years of operational experience with or supporting the assigned SOF Component within the last 8 years.
At least 5 years of experience in mission planning, system integration, communications systems, or navigation support for SOF aircraft or operations.
Familiarity with unit SOPs, tactical mission guides, and operational planning software.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and troubleshoot mission systems in austere environments.
Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and leading training efforts.
Experience coordinating system support involving STIG/ATO/ATC requirements, U.S. Government agencies, and USSOCOM enterprise programs.
Skill in GIS data processing, FAA/NGA compliance, and SOA map validation.
Ability to provide Tier 1–3 help desk support and serve as a technical SME for fielded systems and software.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.
Expertise with customer-specific planning and execution tools.
Ability to mentor less experienced support engineers.
Ability to develop and deliver training curricula.
Ability to participate in technology integration and test/evaluation events and capability-planning and interoperability meetings.
Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline; or a technical school certificate; or equivalent technical training and experience aligned with the duties.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with TAK/ATAK/WinTAK systems and server management.
Experience with mission-planning suites such as JMPS, PFPS, or Component-specific tools.
Familiarity with SOF TTPs and airborne mission sets.
Network and systems troubleshooting expertise.
Strong instructional and technical writing skills for developing training materials.

Responsibilities

Support mission planning, execution, and post-mission analysis using tactical systems and devices in accordance with SOCOM and Component standard operating procedures.
Maintain tactical systems, software, and devices in serviceable condition and meet Level I and Level II response cycles.
Provide support across tactical software; mapping, imagery, and GIS; tactical network administration; user training and field support; and system enhancement, integration, and upgrades.
Plan, prepare, and validate unit mission data and flight plans for peacetime and wartime SOF operations.
Deliver user-level and advanced training on assigned systems, including TAK, mission-planning software, and communications platforms.
Interface with WEPTAC offices to synchronize operational mission plans.
Ensure compliance with STIGs, ATOs, ATCs, and cybersecurity requirements.
Coordinate with USSOCOM programs, including TACLAN, to test, integrate, and field new technologies.
Maintain TAK servers and perform GIS data processing, including NGA updates and production of FAA-compliant SOA map data.
Provide Tier 1–3 help desk support for tactical mission-planning systems.
Serve as a technical subject-matter expert for fielded systems and software.
Mentor less experienced support engineers and develop and deliver training curricula.
Participate in technology integration and test/evaluation events, capability planning, and interoperability meetings.