Information Technology System Engineer (Tactical) - (MID)

TRISTAR is seeking several Information Technology System Engineer (Tactical) - (MID) for our upcoming government customer in Coronado, CA & Virginia Beach, VA

• The Information Technology System Engineer (Tactical) - (MID) will support PEO SDA, USSOCOM Components, TSOCs, and others to include Foreign Military Sales (FMS) as mission dictates, by providing technical and analytical mission planning, execution, and post-mission system support
• Mission planning is critical to special operations, the mission planning, execution, post-mission system/device will be maintained in a serviceable status to support combat/contingency operations
• The overall goal will be to achieve a system/device availability of 95% and a maintenance turnaround time of less than 24 hours from the time of notification within Continental United States (CONUS) and manned Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations
• Support will be characterized by two (2) levels: Level I (Critical/Urgent) support will be defined as critical or emergency support to the mission planning and execution system/device. This level of support will be completed within 72 hours or as mission requirements dictate
• Level II (Routine) support will be defined as cyclical support to the mission planning and execution system/device. This level of support will be completed within 30 days or as mission requirements dictate

Position Responsibilities

• Install, test, and support Microsoft Windows and Android based systems
• Design, build, brief, and deploy Tactical Land Area Network (TACLAN) Images as well as inventory, track, and resolve 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 in addition to downloading, installing, and verifying Microsoft Updates in support of TACLAN Images
• Generate documentation necessary to receive an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO), build small test networks in support of Network Security Vulnerability scanning, troubleshoot client/server and network, and conduct testing, quality assurance, and drafting test plans for functional testing and accreditation
• Responsible for drafting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents, accreditation documentation, and conduct peer review of documents created by others

• 4 years System Administrator experience
• 2 years Microsoft Automation experience
• At least 1 year experience with testing, quality assurance, and drafting test plans for functional testing and accreditation
• 1 year experience in an ITIL IT Service Organization
• Ability to construct documentation necessary to receive an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO)
• Strong client/server and network troubleshooting skills
• Experience with VPN and PKI technologies
• Scripting experience in Batch, VBScript, PowerShell V1/2, and AutoIT
• Possess Technical Writing skills to include drafting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents, accreditation documentation, and peer review of documents created by others
• MUST be a US Citizen
• An ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility is required

Education and/or Certification

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Computer science, OR 4 years' experience in Information Technology or Computer related fields in lieu of degree
• ITIL v3 Certification
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required

COVID Policy: TRISTAR does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed in accordance with contract when work is performed at a customer site.

TRISTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.