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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tactical Domain Support Engineer - **Company:** Belcan - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $97,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, Server Administration, Service-Oriented Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://belcangovernmentsolutions.careercenter.smartsearch.plus/registration/?jobid=18055247 ## About the Role * 2+ years of operational experience with or supporting the assigned SOF Component within the last 8 years. * 5+ years of experience in mission planning, system integration, communications systems, or navigation support for SOF aircraft or operations. * Familiarity with unit SOPs, tactical mission guides, and operational planning software. * Demonstrated ability to maintain and troubleshoot mission systems in austere environments. * Expertise in managing geographically dispersed teams and leading training efforts. * Experience coordinating system support with STIG/ATO/ATC, U.S. Government agencies, and USSOCOM enterprise programs. * Skilled in GIS data processing, FAA/NGA compliance, and SOA map validation. * Capable of serving as a technical SME for all fielded systems/software and providing Help Desk Tier 1-3 support. * Possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+) and expertise in customer-specific planning and execution tools. * Ability to mentor and less experienced SEs. * Develop and deliver training curricula. * Participate in technology integration and test/evaluation events. * Participate during capability planning and interoperability meetings. * ACTIVE Secret with TS Eligibility (SCI eligibility required for designated sites) * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; OR Technical School Certificate; OR equivalent technical training and experience aligned with duties. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: * Proficiency in TAK/ATAK/WinTAK systems and server management * Experience with mission planning suites (JMPS, PFPS, or Component-specific tools) * Familiarity with SOF TTPs and airborne mission sets * Network and systems troubleshooting expertise * Strong instructional and technical writing skills for training material development ## Description The Tactical Domain GSSE provides direct support to mission planning, execution, and post-mission technical integration for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). This support includes tactical software, geospatial mapping, network administration, training, and hardware/software maintenance across USSOCOM, Component Commands, TSOCs, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners. Engineers at both mid and senior levels ensure readiness of mission systems with 95% availability and <24-hour turnaround time for CONUS/OCONUS locations., * Support mission planning, execution, and post-mission analysis using tactical systems/devices in alignment with SOCOM and Component SOPs. * Maintain tactical systems/software/devices in serviceable condition with Level I and Level II response cycles. * Provide system support across five functional areas: + Tactical Software Support + Mapping, Imagery, and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) + Tactical Network Administration + User Training and Field Support + System Enhancement, Integration, and Upgrade Support * Plan, prepare, and validate unit mission data and flight plans for both peacetime and wartime SOF operations. * Deliver user-level and advanced training on all assigned systems, including TAK, mission planning software, and communications platforms. * Interface with WEPTAC offices to synchronize operational mission plans. * Ensure compliance with STIGs, ATOs, ATCs, and cybersecurity requirements. * Support coordination with USSOCOM programs (e.g., TACLAN) to test, integrate, and field new technologies. * Maintain TAK servers and perform GIS data processing, including NGA updates and FAA-compliant SOA map data production. * Serve as Help Desk Tier 1-3 support for tactical mission planning systems. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Your Kubernetes Node Is Not a Server: Rethinking the OS Layer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100315-your-kubernetes-node-is-not-a-server-rethinking-the-os-layer) - [Microservices? 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