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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Tampa, FL (On-Site/Office)
Description
Position Summary
Northern Technologies Group (NTG) is seeking an experienced Tier III Systems/Network Engineering Lead to support the Global Solutions Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract and the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) at MacDill AFB. This position plays a critical role in designing and supporting complex mission-critical systems that deliver scalable C4 capabilities to Combatant Commands, SOCOM, and other federal agencies.
You will lead enterprise infrastructure improvements, assess and integrate emerging technologies, and provide expert-level Tier III support for operational systems. This role requires strong systems engineering experience, hands-on technical acumen, and a deep understanding of DoD architecture and cybersecurity frameworks
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Travel
Up to 10%
Shift
Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer
Note
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Salary Description
$140,000 to $170,000
Position Summary
Northern Technologies Group (NTG) is seeking an experienced Tier III Systems/Network Engineering Lead to support the Global Solutions Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract and the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) at MacDill AFB. This position plays a critical role in designing and supporting complex mission-critical systems that deliver scalable C4 capabilities to Combatant Commands, SOCOM, and other federal agencies.
You will lead enterprise infrastructure improvements, assess and integrate emerging technologies, and provide expert-level Tier III support for operational systems. This role requires strong systems engineering experience, hands-on technical acumen, and a deep understanding of DoD architecture and cybersecurity frameworks
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise systems engineering efforts to support JCSE's end-to-end IT infrastructure.
- Analyze and assess emerging technologies to determine viability for integration into current/future environments.
- Conduct hands-on engineering to improve, upgrade, and maintain existing systems and solutions.
- Evaluate and mitigate system limitations, end-of-support risks, or capability gaps impacting mission-critical C2 functions.
- Identify and recommend innovative hardware/software solutions to enhance performance and mission agility.
- Support development and updates of technical documents such as the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Information Support Plan (ISP), and Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA).
- Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into actionable technical designs.
- Attend and support modernization reviews, working groups, and synchronization meetings.
- Ensure all engineering solutions meet DoD and industry standards, including RMF cybersecurity compliance.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Active and current Top Secret/SCI federal security clearance
- Bachelor's degree and 8 to 12 years of relevant technical experience on programs of similar size and scope OR Master's degree and 6 to 10 years of relevant technical experience (Relevant certifications and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Active CCNP certification
- Must hold a DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+).
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep understanding of network and systems engineering in DoD environments.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise IT modernization initiatives.
- Strong background in RMF and cybersecurity best practices.
- Ability to develop innovative, standards-compliant engineering solutions across technical disciplines.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with experience presenting to leadership and stakeholders.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Travel
Up to 10%
Shift
Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer
Note
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Salary Description
$140,000 to $170,000
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