CENTCOM Engineer with Security Clearance - Tampa, FL, United States - Mission Essential

    Mission Essential
    Mission Essential Tampa, FL, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Technology / Internet
    Description
    The Mission Essential Group, LLC (MEG), a Mission Essential Business Unit, is a premier service provider of information management solutions for complex, mission-critical needs
    MEG has earned a reputation as an innovator and pioneer
    Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, MEG employs professionals in offices located throughout the United States and around the world
    MEG offers a competitive benefits package including a competitive salary; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid-time off; and retirement benefits
    MEG is a leading provider of Information Management system engineering, software development, information assurance, system sustainment and is the primary provider of technical support for the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise
    IBS is the worldwide Department of Defense (DoD) joint program for transporting intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting data to all levels of tactical and strategic operational users
    IBS provides global, 24/7, dissemination of time sensitive Indications & Warning and Force Protection data to Joint Warfighters and Collaborating Nation partners conducting military operations around the world
    MEG serves a vital role in supporting the IBS Enterprise, providing continuity in skills crucial to support military operations
    MEG integrates the talents and skills of team members to form an IBS Enterprise Support Services Team to provide world-class IBS customer support
    MEG provides innovative software tools, technical services, and rapid development of solutions to support end user requirements
    As such our systems and products require are high level of quality and configuration management to ensure they meet and/or exceed customer expectations
    The CENTCOM Engineer position provides comprehensive support to CENTCOM with respect to all aspects of the IBS Enterprise
    System support will include technical leadership in the area of IBS Enterprise health and welfare as provided through Downlink Monitoring Element (DME) and other performance observation systems
    Additionally, the CENTCOM Engineer provides comprehensive management of the CENTCOM IBS information requirements and supports the IBS Enterprise Components to meet those requirements
    Support activities include, but are not limited to:

    • Travel to the CENTCOM stakeholder locations to coordinate theater information management requirements and conduct IBS familiarization
    • Provide expert IBS Enterprise system knowledge, to include but limited to:
    • (i) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB), (ii) IBS Network Services, (iii) Down Link Monitoring Technical Assistance, (iv) MIL-STD 6018 (Common Message Format), and (v) Bi-annual update and refresher training
    • Provide CENTCOM with persistent situation awareness of the IBS Enterprise status
    • Augment component field site representatives as needed

    REQUIREMENTS

    Security Clearance:
    MUST have a minimum of TS with SCI eligibility


    • Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) experience, plus Bachelor's Degree
    Education and experience may be substituted for each other
    Each year of relevant experience may be substituted for 1 year of education, and vice versa


    • Must be proficient in IBS UHF and Network system components
    • Occasional Travel may be required
    • Experience with Combatant Command IBS operations and support
    • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
    • Excellent analytical skills
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Experience with Joint Service and Collaborating Nations intelligence systems, processes, and mission support
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