Job Description:
Kirby Pike Engineering is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, experienced candidate for the DCGS technical support team. The successful High Band Journeyman Entry level candidate is responsible for the configuration and operation of AF DCGS ground and airborne sensor systems. The position requires daily coordination with ground system maintainers, mission planners, and operators to configure the systems, analyze performance, optimize system performance, troubleshoot anomalies to ensure operational success.
Responsibilities:
- Perform system administration support to the PCPAD process
- Performs Pre-Mission, Mission execution and Post mission responsibilities in support of the operational systems.
- Configure, monitor, and optimize High Band System (HBS) software applications
- Perform mission focused end-to-end analysis, diagnostics, and fault isolation for HBS systems
- Configure and manage multiple airborne SIGINT sensor missions and processes simultaneously at a Core site
- Maintains all HBS SW to operate and interface with multiple sensors, sites, and systems
- Administration of COTS or GOTS software solutions used by DCGS operators and analysts (CICS, RIM, CETS, SEAM, etc)
- Identify anomalies and create, update and action Incident tickets and support engineering and technical issue resolution
- Provide technical support to the SRM and MT to conduct fault isolation and recovery of systems and sensors and associated End-to-End network paths
- Provide technical support for continuous technical improvement and system upgrade
- Supports cybersecurity implementation and sustainment
- Support post upgrade development and optimization of TTPs, and Ols.
- Conduct OJT to enhance proficiency and identify sustainment support improvements
- Perform TCTO, TCNO, etc. as directed
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with military SIGINT domains to include U-2, Global Hawk, MQ-1 and MQ-9 sensors and processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) architectures
- UNIX (Solaris or Linux) and Microsoft Windows system administration
- Administration of COTS or GOTS software solutions used by DCGS operators and analysts (CICS, RIM, CETS, etc)
- Experience administering VMware (containers, storage, and resources) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, etc.)
- Experience with SW development methods (shell scripts, JavaScript, Python, PHP, C/C , C#, Java, XML, HTML, etc.)
- Oracle database system administration
- Familiarity with x86-based server HW
- Familiarity with the Serena ticket reporting system
- Understanding of cyber security tools and methods
Required Experience:
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- One (1) or more year ELINT experience
Requirements:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active DoD TS/SCI
Education/Certifications:
- Associate degree in Technical Field; or
- Five (5) or more years of DCGS experience
- DoD 8570.1 (IAT Level II or IAM Level I) certification
Kirby Pike Engineering is a full-service engineering company based in Lagrange, GA. We specialize in engineering maintenance and logistics support to contribute to the mission success for our nation’s armed forces. Our team members join a small fast-growing technology-based company that provides the opportunity to excel professionally in an environment that acknowledges personal achievement and team success. Kirby Pike Engineering is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business established in 2019.
We strive to provide a work life balance that reflects the importance of family and your life outside of work. We offer competitive benefits including 401(k), 401(k) match, health insurance benefits, paid time off and holidays. Competitive salaries are based on several factors including the role, responsibilities, work experience, location, education, and additional skills.
Kirby Pike Engineering is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.