Simulation Systems Administrator

Simulation Systems Administrator, MTCCS
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), TX

ATS is seeking a qualified Simulation Systems Administrator who provides units with a simulation training environment utilizing government provided hardware and software configured to fulfill the needs of a simulation control plan; assists team members in the installation, configuration and operation of the operating system(s), security and simulation software necessary to the training environment; assists in the tracking and reporting of system / software anomalies that are reported to system developers for correction; provides units with stimulation to C4I systems from a simulation training environment to fulfill the needs of a simulation control plan; assist unit representatives and field support representatives in understanding how simulations will integrate into the C4I networks to provide stimulation; maintains necessary information assurance protocols on stimulation / simulation systems that includes but not limited to: System lockdown procedures, operating system patches, and stimulation / simulation software patches.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Acts as the overall communications architect for the MTC
• Creates/establishes communications architecture, coordinate communications plans, configure communications equipment, and assist in installing equipment and circuitry in support of distributed exercises
• Coordinates all aspects of the communications architecture and exercise support plans with communications planners at other simulation facilities, the local NEC, and participating tactical units.
• Plans include distribution of data, voice, and VTC over both LAN and WAN for the classified, releasable, and unclassified modes for simulations/stimulation networks; NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and tactical networks.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Information Technology or related field
• Five years of computer experience in information systems design and management.
• Three years of experience in analysis and design of business applications for complex large-scale or mid-tier computer systems, or LAN-based systems.
• Must have a good understanding of TCP/IP networks and protocols.

Clearance: Requires a Secret Security clearance
Location: Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), TX
Travel: Some travel may be required