Link-16 System Technician
Arcata Associates, Inc.
- Las Vegas, NV
- $75,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs hardware and software troubleshooting and maintenance on Battle Command Control Communications (BC3) equipment, Multi-Source Correlator Tracker (MSCT) and Air Defense System Interrogator (ADSI) equipment.
- The Joint Data Link Network Administrator (JDNA) is responsible to the Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) watch officer, Joint Data Link Network Operations Officer (JDNO) and Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) for all system administration matters for the JICC computer systems. The JDNA will coordinate with the appropriate computer activities and units to resolve all computer support issues for the JICC computers.
- Will assist the JDNO and JICO with the maintenance of the JDN. Assists in the design, development, modification, and analysis of Data link (Link-16/Situational Awareness Data Link) hardware devices and/or systems.
- Diagnoses malfunctions in new and existing systems; makes improvements or modifications to produce desired results.
- Works closely with project management, other engineering disciplines, configuration management, quality assurance and operations support in the design and deployment of systems or enhancements.
- Performs system administration duties, including networking on Unix/Linux equipment.
- Performs upgrades and installations to Windows XP/ Windows 7 equipment.
- Performs Link 16 operations at a minimum of Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) 101 levels.
- Performs Link 16 network trouble shooting including Joint Range Extension administrator duties.
- Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
- Supervise and leads section on daily tasks, sets manning schedules and directs as needed to accomplish the mission and other task as required.
- Train new users on unique mission support equipment
- Performs other related duties as required including but not limited to:
- Follows Crypto/COMSEC and IA procedures.
- Perform custodian responsible for CA/CRL Accounts.
- Works with Secure Telephone Equipment data/voice procedures.
- Performs setup and operations of Compunetix radio equipment.
- Computer Networking.
- Hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Possess a valid Nevada Driver's License and be able to travel to remote locations.
- Able to lift 75 lbs.
- Network administration; Tactical Data Link familiarity; Computer Science background.