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# C4I Operations Engineer / Systems Specialist (Engineer Systems 3)

- **Company:** Harris Industries, Inc.
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,873.0 - $103,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management, Data Link, CompTIA Security+, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Knowledge Management, Link 16, Live Virtual and Constructive, E2e Testing, Distributed Simulation, C4i, Atlassian Tools, Hardware Asset Management
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=69d9532ab322b098

## About the Role

* 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
 * Candidate must have hands-on experience operating, using, and understanding the Navy's and Joint Forces' primary command-and-control systems.
 * Candidate must have experience configuring and troubleshooting Tactical Data Links (Link 16, Link 11, JREAP) in live or distributed simulation environments.
 * Candidate must have Working knowledge of CTP/COP track management and correlated radar/sensor data feeds.
 * Candidate must have experience utilizing Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for technical documentation and workflow management.
 * Candidate must hold an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of hire, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI clearance.
 * Candidate must be okay with occasional shift work, evening, or weekend hours may be required during 24/7 exercise execution windows.
 * Candidate must be okay with minimal travel (up to 10-15%) that may be required to fleet concentrations or partner simulation facilities.
 * Candidate must have a valid drivers license.

Bonus Points For Having!

 * Direct experience supporting the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) or Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) architectures.
 * Operational understanding of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) operational procedures and message formatting.
 * Familiarity with Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) distributed simulation protocols (e.g., DIS, HLA).
 * Active DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
 * Knowledge of DISA communications circuits, secure enclave network hardware, and cryptographic equipment (KGV-72, KG-175, etc.).

Physical Requirements

 * Must be capable of working in high-tempo watch floor, lab, and operational command center environments.

## Description

In this role, you will be directly responsible for the operational sustainment, execution, and tactical data link integration necessary to deliver realistic, high-fidelity Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) fleet and joint training. You will interface directly with Combatant Commands (COCOMs), fleet operators, and systems engineering teams to ensure C4I and Command & Control (C2) architectures accurately generate the Common Tactical Picture (CTP) and Common Operational Picture (COP)., * Enterprise C4I Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Provide daily operational support, routine maintenance, and system administration across all C4I systems and tactical simulation enclaves within the distributed NCTE enterprise.

 * COCOM & Fleet Exercise Support: Support Combatant Command (COCOM), Fleet Synthetic Training (FST), and Joint Task Force training exercises; analyze and troubleshoot how C4I system architectures impact the delivery and synchronization of the Common Tactical Picture (CTP) and Common Operational Picture (COP).
 * Tactical Data Link & C2 Architecture Execution: Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Global Command and Control System (GCCS-M / GCCS-J) instances and Tactical Data Link (TDL) architectures (Link 16, Link 11, JREAP-A/B/C) to support multi-site distributed training networks.
 * Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Integration: Coordinate and manage the tactical planning, data routing, and end-to-end integration of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) operations across Joint Tactical Data Links and integrated C2 architectures.
 * Engineering & Operations Liaison: Serve as an operational liaison between fleet training stakeholders and the C4I Systems Engineering Division; validate that newly engineered baseline baselines, hardware builds, and software builds satisfy operational training and fleet requirements.
 * Simulation Event Assessment & Feedback: Observe simulation-driven training events within the NCTE, collect operational feedback, identify system anomalies or training gaps, and coordinate post-mission technical debriefs.
 * Hardware Lifecycle & Acquisitions: Ensure tactical link and communications equipment throughout the NCTE secure enclave remains current, operational, and properly accredited; assist in the technical evaluation, specification, and procurement of next-generation link systems.
 * Workflow & Configuration Management: Leverage the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence) for daily task tracking, discrepancy reporting, knowledge management, and collaborative engineering documentation.