Simulation Support Team Network Engineer (58493)

About the role

BMA is seeking a Simulation Support Team Network Engineer to join our team at Camp Dodge in Des Moines, IA. This position is a full-time Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program.

Responsibilities

• Provides networking support for the MTC and any exercise support in preparation for training.
• Installs, operates, integrates, troubleshoots communications, application configurations, establishes network addresses and connections, monitors and analyzes system performance.
• Serves as the hardware, software and functional expert for JLCCTC and Low Overhead Simulations (LOTS, DXTRS, etc.).
• Responds to questions concerning operation of the system, troubleshoots problems and provides configuration management on software/hardware systems.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant technologies and subject areas, to include, but not limited to FIRESIM, BSWS, JDLM, MUSE.
• Recommends and performs application maintenance, upgrade as needed, conduct data backups, system recovery, install information assurance vulnerability alert (IAVA) patches, security updates, responding to critical vulnerabilities, and conducting remediation before, during, and after training exercises using the JLCCTC suite and friends of the federation.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the LVC-G field.
• Demonstrated experience in Live, Virtual, Constructive, Gaming (LVCG) federations, models, systems, tools and Mission Command Systems (MCSs).
• Working knowledge of Cisco Switches, VLAN Configuration, Multicast Technology, VMware networking.
• Experience working in a high security environment and management of classified equipment.
• Understand the Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification and accreditation process and Information Assurance (IA) requirements.
• Must meet DOD 8570.01-M Baseline and Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements Level II.
• Must meet all IA training and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and meet other eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Skills

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet other eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security + certification.

Benefits

We believe that our employees well-being is paramount to our success so our benefits package has been crafted with that in mind. We offer multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Along with medical coverage, employees have dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability all available to them. BMA proudly maintains a 401(k) plan with an industry leading 6% match that can include profit sharing based on company performance. Lastly, being an employee-owned company means that BMA offers a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor and Office working environments.
• Exposure to natural conditions existing at different locations around the US.

Work Week

Monday-Friday (varies based on mission requirements)

Work Hours

0800 - 1700 (varies based on mission requirements)

Overtime

As Required

Travel

As Required

AAP & EEO Statement

Beshenich Muir & Associates, LLC (BMA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BMA’s current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 913.945.1489. Thank you for your interest in BMA.