Network Engineering Intelligence Support Specialist

The Network Engineering Support Specialist provides design, integration, and sustainment of secure network solutions that enable MARCENT intelligence operations and classified systems. This role plans, configures, and maintains intelligence support networks, integrates data exchange across security domains, and troubleshoots performance issues to ensure operational continuity. The specialist provides expert-level support for command and control  systems, including CPOF, GCCS, IOS, JTCW, SIPR, NIPR, and CENTRIX, and recommends enhancements to strengthen future network capabilities. Leveraging DoD IAT certification, cybersecurity credentials, and 5–7 years of IT and network engineering experience, the specialist ensures MARCENT networks remain secure, resilient, and aligned with joint and service-specific requirements. By combining advanced technical expertise with operational awareness, the Network Engineering Support Specialist sustains mission-critical connectivity in support of the USCENTCOM AOR. ***THIS EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Responsibilities/Duties:

- Plan, configure, and maintain secure intelligence support networks.

- Support integration of intelligence data exchange across security domains.

- Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues with MARCENT networks.

- Provide technical recommendations for future network enhancements.

- Deliver expert-level support for joint and service-specific command and control  systems.

Supplemental Duties:

- Support MARCENT in evaluating new technologies for secure network integration.

- Assist in preparing technical documentation, SOPs, and diagrams for network systems.

- Provide training and advisory input to MARCENT staff on secure network operations.

Administrative Duties:

- Maintain compliance with MARCENT administrative procedures and reporting requirements.

- Ensure network documentation and records are archived according to cybersecurity and records management standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Education/Experience/Qualification:

- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.

- 7-10 years of network engineering or IT systems support experience.

- DoD IAT Certification Level I or above or SEC+; Cyber Security Workforce Certification of Security+ required.

- Expert-level experience with joint and service-specific C2 systems.

- Working knowledge of CPOF, GCCS, IOS, JTCW, SIPR, NIPR, and CENTRIX.

- Familiarity with DoD secure networking standards.

- TS/SCI clearance required.

Additional Skills:

- Ability to design, configure, and maintain secure intelligence networks.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and network management tools.

- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for secure networks.

- Collaboration skills to work with joint and interagency technical teams.

Location:

Primary workplace is MARCENT Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.

Work Environment:

Office environment within a joint military/civilian/contractor staff. Involves coordination with network engineers and cybersecurity teams.

Physical Demands:

Primarily sedentary work with extensive computer use and systems documentation handling. May involve troubleshooting in server rooms or network facilities.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday, 0800–1600.

May require flexibility for operational requirements.

License and Other Requirements:

Valid U.S. Driver’s License. Eligibility for issuance of a Common Access Card .

Salary and Benefits:

As stated during the hiring process.

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI clearance required.

Travel:

May include OCONUS travel to support secure network integration and operations.