Ground C2 Systems SME

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The Navy-Marine Corps Business Area is looking for a Ground Command and Control (C2) Systems SME to oversee Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) C5ISR Systems support to Program Managers and the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). Our team is focused on providing engineering, testing and evaluation, and supports experimentation on C5ISR systems and amphibious and ground combat vehicle systems to inform acquisition decisions and make the FMF more capable. Contractors play a critical role in adding both essential expertise, as well as resourcing depth that allows for increased capacity.

The Ground C2 Systems SME is expected to develop a deep understanding in supporting Marine Corps Program Managers and the FMF in supporting all system(s) testing, engineering, and experimentation. This position will report to the C5ISR Ground C2 Systems Engineer.

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THE CHALLENGE (Primary Responsibilities.)

• Design test architectures that support integrating multiple ground C2 systems for contribution to a common operational picture.
• Set-up, configure, operate, and maintain ground C2 applications such as JTCW, TCS, GCCS, TSOA, CHE, CDN, JBC-P, or MCH.
• Provide technical input to network architecture and system application during integration meetings as required to support connectivity and readiness in support of test and engineering events.
• Integrate ground C2 applications data exchanges with aviation C2 systems for a common operational picture.
• Troubleshoot ground C2 systems, the common operational picture, and associated networks as required to support the objectives for a test or evaluation event.
• Administer both Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware ESXi, and Android based systems by ensuring that the most up-to-date version of the software is being used in accordance with the application Authority to Operate (ATO) and program office directives and downloading any appropriate patch necessary for full functionality.
• Configure virtualized server computing environment as required.
• Provide Ground C2 Marine Corps operational expertise during planning and execution of test and engineering events.
• Review and provide written feedback on technical and test documentation.
• Provide technical and operational feedback during test and engineering events, to include integration and interoperability recommendations.
• Provide on-site operations and training support.
• Provide troubleshooting and document resolution for issues encountered during FMF operations, system integration, test preparation and execution, engineering, and training efforts.

Basic Qualifications.   

• Four years’ experience in operating, administering, training, or testing Ground C2 systems such as Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture (COP) Workstation (JTCW), Tactical COP Server (TCS), Global Command and Control System (GCCS), Tactical Service Oriented Architecture (TSOA), Common Hosting Environment (CHE), Combat Data Network (CDN), Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P), or MAGTF Common Handheld (MCH).
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications, not required.   

• Experience administering VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server Operating Systems.
• Experience in Microsoft Active Directory.
• Working knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting of Cisco routing and switching.
• CompTIA Security+ certification. 

SMIT-MCTSSA

Original Posting Date:

2025-02-13

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.