Information Technology System Engineer (Tactical) - Mid

Installs, tests, and supports Windows and Android based systems. * Designs, builds, briefs, and deploys Tactical Land Area Network (TACLAN) Images. * Inventories, tracks, and resolves usability and configuration issues of new TACLAN Images. * Responsible for scanning, remediating, rescanning, and reporting to cognizant authority the status of Category I vulnerabilities in support of the accreditation of new TACLAN Images. * Downloads, installs, and verifies Microsoft Updates in support of TACLAN Images. * Generates documentation necessary to receive an Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Interim Authority to Operate (IATO). * Builds small test networks in support of Network Security Vulnerability scanning. * Troubleshoots client/server and network issues. * Conducts testing, quality assurance, and drafts test plans for functional testing and accreditation. * Responsible for drafting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents, accreditation documentation, and conducting peer review of documents created by others. * Proficient installing, configuring, and troubleshooting VMware server virtualization products independently. * Configures Information Technology assets in accordance with Federal Information Processing guidelines (such as DISA STIGs and NSA SNACs). * Performs configuration and maintenance of networking equipment - primarily routers, switches, and firewalls. * Runs the DoD-approved Information Assurance tool ACAS Security Center to assess the vulnerability status of networked and non-networked assets and provide reporting and risk assessments on an as-needed basis.

Serves as the central coordinator between J2 staff, J6 technical teams, and external partners (e.g., DIA). * Provides concise, regular IT updates. * Works with IT staff on routine upgrades and small-scale projects, following established procedures. * Implements directorate long-term IT modernization roadmap for the directorate. * Conducts market research to recommend optimal technical solutions that support current and future IT system requirements.