Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Network Planner

Job Description
Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a C-sUAS Network Planner supporting a Department of War customer in the National Capital Region.

The Network Planner plans and implements networks connecting counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities with existing fires and air defense networks. The planner supports experimentation, assessment, rapid fielding, and operational activities by translating Service and combatant commander requirements into working network configurations and technical integrations.

This position works directly with supported-unit and combatant command communications staffs and vendors to establish connectivity, integrate new systems and associated data, and resolve interoperability issues. The planner performs hands-on integration, documents working configurations, and identifies technical constraints which could affect event execution or operational use.

This is a fast-moving technical environment where participating systems and requirements continue to change. The role requires a network professional who takes initiative, troubleshoots systematically, coordinates effectively across organizations, and explains technical issues in terms of their operational impact.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Plan and implement network configurations to integrate C-UAS capabilities into fires and air defense networks for experimentation, assessment, fielding, and operational activities.
• Translate operational connectivity requirements into detailed network plans, configuration requirements, and technical integration tasks.
• Coordinate with supported-unit and combatant command communications staff elements to identify available infrastructure, required connectivity, and data exchange dependencies.
• Work directly with vendors to clarify system interfaces, integrate new capabilities and associated data, and identify compatibility issues before live integration.
• Execute live technical integrations and verify participating systems, establish connectivity and exchange the data required by the event or supported unit.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, configuration, and interface problems, coordinating corrective actions with vendors and supported-unit technical personnel.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, connection details, configuration records, and integration procedures to support repeatable implementation.
• Assess network readiness, document unresolved technical constraints, and communicate their implications for event execution or operational support to government leads.
• Coordinate proposed network changes with supported communications and security personnel so implementation remains consistent with established technical and connection requirements.
• Document integration results, unresolved deficiencies, lessons learned and incorporate approved improvements into follow-on network plans and technical activities.

Salary Range: 121,154 - 178,020
Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Must have a bachelor's degree. Relevant experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Experience planning and implementing fires and Air Defense Artillery (ADA) data networks.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher.
• Experience translating operational requirements into network plans and implementing the configurations needed to support technical integration.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot connectivity, interoperability, and data exchange problems across participating systems.
• Ability to coordinate network implementation and issue resolution with military communications staffs, vendors, and other technical teams.
• Ability to produce accurate network documentation and communicate configuration requirements, integration status, and unresolved technical risks.
• Demonstrated initiative, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to execute assigned work with minimal supervision in an evolving environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel in support of experimentation, assessment, fielding, and operational activities.

Desired Skills

• Direct experience with Anduril, Palantir, or Picogrid systems or technical teams.
• Experience integrating C-UAS capabilities with existing fires or air defense networks.
• Experience supporting live experimentation, assessments, or rapid capability fielding with operational units.
• Experience developing repeatable network configuration records, troubleshooting procedures, and integration lessons learned.

Travel Required: Yes

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

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