Senior Exercise Signal Planner with Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Communications and Network Design: Design and implement advanced network solutions using technologies such as Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint. Develop server and service architectures in support of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) across physical and virtual environments. 2. Leadership and Advisory: Advise senior leaders on aligning network designs with operational requirements and customer IT needs. Provide forward-thinking recommendations to enhance communication capabilities. 3. Network Architecture Development: Develop WAN and LAN architectures based on unit MTOE equipment and COTS/GOTS solutions. Document networks with a focus on redundancy, chokepoints, and risks, submitting updates for approval to the change control board (CCB). 4. Exercise Planning and Execution: Participate in planning conferences, tailoring network architectures to mission-specific requirements. Support on-site execution of exercises by establishing and managing tactical networks. 5. Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with USINDOPACOM, USARPAC, and coalition partners to develop communication strategies and implement advanced network designs. 6. Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Integrate cybersecurity measures into network designs to safeguard communication systems. Monitor network performance and provide mitigation strategies for any identified risks. 7. Documentation and Reporting: Draft detailed signal annexes, concepts of operations (CONOPs), and technical documentation to align network designs with customer IT requirements. --- Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Certifications (one or more of the following): CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level II Certification). CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or equivalent. 5- 10 Years Experience in: Network design and integration. Tactical communication systems and mission partner environments. Joint-level network planning. Familiarity with USARPAC AOR and OPLAN requirements. Current US Passport Active DoD Secret clearance eligibility from day one. --- Desired Qualifications: Masters degree in Information Technology or related field. Advanced certifications, such as: CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP). CompTIA Network+. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). 4-6 years of experience in network engineering and systems integration. Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and associated networking technologies (SNMP, SMTP, HTTP). --- Additional Requirements: Ability to travel extensively within the USARPAC AOR for planning conferences and on-site support. Capability to support extended hours and rotating shifts during exercise execution.