In PersonIn-person/on-site attendance is required.
IT OperationsSystem Administration, Network Engineering & Administration
About the job
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience participating in military training or directly supporting military units.
Experience with Tactical Mission Networks architecture encompassing multiple tenants through End User Devices.
Experience administering and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, including system configurations, patching, user management, and basic shell scripting.
Awareness of Tactical Data Links and relevant military standards.
Ability to work signal flow from sensors to networks.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols including OSPF and BGP, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP.
Working knowledge of configuring core hardware components, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Willingness to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment and allow for flexible scheduling.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Ability to adapt to fluid environments, maintain attention to detail, handle multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment, and work cross-functionally with departments while prioritizing tasks.
Responsibilities
Support configuration, sustainment, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission-enabling systems.
Assist with integration and validation of new or updated capabilities in laboratory, exercise, and operational environments.
Provide technical support during training events, exercises, rehearsals, and field activities, including user guidance and coordination with Government stakeholders.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues, coordinate escalation when required, and ensure timely, mission-aligned resolution.
Contribute to interoperability and information exchange across Marine Corps, joint, and partner environments.
Assist with developing technical documentation, references, and knowledge-transfer materials to improve operational continuity and long-term sustainment.
Design, implement, and sustain secure network and systems architectures supporting tactical, garrison, and distributed environments.
Engineer and integrate transport, compute, virtualization, and core network services required to enable resilient command and control operations.
Participate in architecture planning sessions, technical working groups, and integration reviews, providing written technical assessments and interoperability recommendations.
Support advanced configuration, sustainment, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission systems, applications, data workflows, and tactical or enterprise communications capabilities.
Assist with integration and validation of new or emerging technologies in laboratory, exercise, or operational environments.
Provide technical support during training events, evaluations, or mission rehearsals, including coordination with Government personnel.
Support interoperability, data exchange, and cross-domain information sharing across Marine Corps, joint, or partner environments.
Produce written procedures, job aids, quick-reference materials, or short instructional videos when directed, to support knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, including AI/ML workflows, sensor fusion, UAS/C-UAS capabilities, advanced data exploitation, and multi-domain integration.
Desired Qualifications
Direct participation in real-world operations is desired.
Working knowledge of DoW C2 systems such as TAK, ATAK, MCH, and Maven Smart Systems is preferred but not required.
C4PS-2510 Futures Team Network and C2 Systems Engineer - OCT 2026
C4 Planning Solutions, LLC · Camp Pendleton North, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30
Salary: USD 90,000–110,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: MCTSSA
Description
Position Title: Futures Team Network and C2 Systems Engineer
Location: Camp Pendleton, CA
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires an ACTIVE Security Clearance
Certification Requirements:
CompTIA Security+
Years of Experience: 5+ years
Roles and Responsibilities:
As a member of the MCTSSA support team, you will provide advanced technical expertise in the configuration, integration, sustainment, and optimization of mission-enabling systems supporting Marine Corps and joint operational environments. This role directly contributes to resilient command and control capabilities across tactical, garrison, and distributed mission architectures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. All positions located at the Government Customer Site require in-person/on-site attendance due to facility clearance and ISO operating standards.
Support configuration, sustainment, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission-enabling systems
Assist with integration and validation of new or updated capabilities in laboratory, exercise, and operational environments
Provide technical support during training events, exercises, rehearsals, and field activities, including user guidance and coordination with Government stakeholders
Troubleshoot complex technical issues, coordinate escalation when required, and ensure timely, mission-aligned resolution
Contribute to interoperability and information exchange across Marine Corps, joint, and partner environments
Assist with development of technical documentation, references, and knowledge transfer materials to improve operational continuity and long-term sustainment
Design, implement, and sustain secure network and systems architectures supporting tactical, garrison, and distributed environments
Engineer and integrate transport, compute, virtualization, and core network services required to enable resilient command and control operations
Participate in architecture planning sessions, technical working groups, and integration reviews, providing written technical assessments and interoperability recommendations
Support advanced configuration, sustainment, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission systems, applications, data workflows, and tactical or enterprise communications capabilities
Assist with integration and validation of new or emerging technologies in laboratory, exercise, or operational environments
Provide technical support during training events, evaluations, or mission rehearsals, including coordination with Government personnel
Support interoperability, data exchange, and cross-domain information sharing across Marine Corps, joint, or partner environments
Produce written procedures, job aids, quick-reference materials, or short instructional videos, when directed, to support knowledge transfer and operational continuity
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, including AI/ML workflows, sensor fusion, UAS/C-UAS capabilities, advanced data exploitation, and multi-domain integration.
Note – this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience participating in military training or directly supporting military units.
Experience with Tactical Mission Networks (TMN’s) architecture encompassing multiple tenants through End User Devices (EUD’s).
Demonstrate experience administrating and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments, including system configurations, patching, user management, and basic shell scripting.
Awareness of Tactical Data Links (TDL’s) and relevant MIL-STDs.
Ability to work signal flow from sensors to networks.
Direct participation in real-world operations is desired.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, DNS, and DHCP.
Working knowledge of the setup and configuration of core hardware components including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Working knowledge of DoW C2 Systems such as TAK, ATAK, MCH, and Maven Smart Systems is preferred, but not required.
Willing to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling.
Competencies:
Adaptable to fluid environments
Personal effectiveness/credibility
Excellent attention to detail
Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with several departments and prioritize tasks as needed