What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tactical Communications SME position at CTI?
CTI is a leading software, systems, and operational support corporation, specializing in providing user-focused technologies for military and other security applications. We are dedicated to engineering solutions on open, government-owned platforms to ensure the right capabilities are employed on the battlefield.
We are looking for a Tactical Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME). As a Tactical Comms SME you will be responsible for providing Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET), Tactical Data Link (TDL), Tactical Radio, Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) and TAK Server expertise for a variety of CTI programs supporting the DoD, International partners, and civilian agencies. Additionally, you'll provide timely and efficient training and support to end users through customized curriculums, capture key feedback/issues with existing products, and feedback delivery to the respective developers for attention. Lastly, you'll provide operational testing of hardware/software prior to customer engagement, provide alpha and bravo QA testing and feedback, user manual review, follow-on support/maintenance with all customers, and continual program interoperability for business development.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Responsible for installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
- Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network hardware.
- Experience deploying and maintaining various types of military tactical radio systems, video teleconferencing and tactical antennas.
- Work closely with engineering and product teams to define technical requirements and ensure solutions meet high standards of reliability and security.
- Ability to establish and maintain communication and technical infrastructure in Joint Operations Center (JOC) facilities, or facilities utilized during execution of exercises.
- Experience deploying and configuring TAK Servers, for integration of remote datalinks and federation with other distributed TAK Servers.
- Stay current with the latest developments in the TAK ecosystem, including software updates and community-driven enhancements.
- Provide expert guidance on the integration of TAK servers with existing systems and networks.
- Support and manage other tactical communications requirements as necessary.
This position is remote but will require up to 30% travel to CONUS and OCONUS Locations.
RequirementsNecessary Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of tactical communications experience supporting special operation forces.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications connectivity with communication platforms: KU/X/KA Band Satellite systems, UHF/VHF radio, data systems, mobile ad-hoc networking, mesh networking systems, tactical SATCOM, LMR systems, phone systems and COP applications.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience coordinating with training audiences and developing a realistic scenario to facilitate their training objectives.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with administrating hardware, installation, implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Real world experience with ATAK and WINTAK configuration for tactical operations.
- The ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance post-start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- US Citizenship is required for this role.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
- COMPTIA Sec
- Cisco CCNA
Benefits
CTI is a rapidly growing company offering the following:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- H.S.A. (partially funded by CTI) and Flex Spending
- Company-paid life insurance/AD&D and disability insurance
- Optional supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurances
- Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
- 401k plan with Safe Harbor contribution
- Tuition reimbursement/professional training options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Assistance
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Voluntary Pre-Paid Legal
- Flexible schedules with telecommuting options
- Service awards program
CTI is an Equal Opportunity employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
