Principal Threat Emulation Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Hurlburt Field, FL, United States
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$9,000.0 - $10,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Signals Intelligence Linux Emulators Networking Hardware Network Architecture TCP/IP Tcpdump Network Routers Performance Testing Hardware Infrastructure

Job description

MTSI is seeking a Threat Emulation Specialist to support the 361 ISRG.As the Principal Threat Emulation Specialist, you will lead development and standardization of a realistic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) training environment for the 361 ISRG.You will work independently while also functioning as part of a dynamic team in a technology driven directorate. Position activities include, but are not limited to: coordinating with base-level agencies to enhance local training using existing/future technology; engaging with local and federal spectrum management offices and range control activities; assisting with administration and management of Request for Information (RFIs); authoring action reports and briefings; preparing correspondence and other documents needed to support the management of the program and associated activities; assist development of training objectives and strategies; creating and briefing materials on program initiatives to industry, senior military personnel and other VIPs. Responsibilities:

  • Design threat emulation systems for SIGINT, ISR, EMSO, Cyber and related training and test.
  • Primary focal point for threat emitter needs in support of unit training, exercises, and test events.
  • Build and maintain wireless range capability.
  • Maintain and expand collection of threat emulator equipment.
  • Manager projects related to new threat capabilities.
  • Understanding requirements derived from current/future system capabilities and training.
  • Interface with local/regional range frequency management offices to attain required authorizations to transmit.
  • Evaluate technical information on data links and integrated air defense systems to understand U.S./coalition and adversary strengths and weaknesses.
  • Interpret data and make analytic judgments on broad-based and domain/discipline-agnostic intelligence capabilities.
  • Collaborate with program engineering and sustainment specialists on new system designs and support equipment.
  • Provide cryptologic support for the long-term, strategic planning of a realistic training environment, and interact with internal and external personnel to refine requirements for planning objectives associated with the development of cryptologic initiatives.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Radio Frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or related fields.
  • Familiarization with DoDI 4650.01 Policy and Procedures for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and related doctrine.
  • Familiarization with AFTTP 3-1 Threat Guide.
  • Experience with TCP/IP and network architecture (e.g. Net+, CCNA).
  • Analytical troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge/understanding of Linux including CLI and tools such as tcpdump, iperf, etc.
  • Must be familiar with the 802.11 standard and its amendments.
  • Operational understanding of networking hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers and server hardware and associated troubleshooting.
  • Ability to work outdoors, in potentially austere conditions, in order to setup hardware/ensure serviceability.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working within intelligence and AFSOC communities.
  • EW testing background: experienced with frequency qualification and authorization processes; experienced with test range coordination; experienced testing with open-air RF propagation.
  • Experience with current and best practices for RF design engineering, requirements development, and performance validation.
  • Leading and managing technical programs and teams.

Education Requirements:

  • MS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field.
  • OR, BS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field, plus an additional 8 years work experience.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active TS clearance, ability to obtain/retain SCI clearance to start, with Counterintelligence Scope Poly eligibility.
  • Current Counterintelligence Scope Poly, DESIRED.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Benefits & conditions

100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other’s success, and the success of our customers. It’s also nice to know what’s going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. * Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

* Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year * Flexible schedules * 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually * Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) * Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account * Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement * Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance * Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

About the company

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

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