DescriptionPosition Title: Senior CDN/CHE Analyst
Location: Bahrain (BHR)
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $100000 - $110000 plus uplifts
Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires active security clearance
Certification Requirements:
- CompTIA Security
- CCNA or higher preferred
- VCP or equivalent preferred
Years of Experience: 3-5 years in relevant field
Roles and Responsibilities:
This position reports directly to the Program Manager or a designee. The Senior CDN/CHE Analyst provides advanced technical expertise in support of the Combat Data Network (CDN) Common Hosting Environment (CHE) and associated Marine Corps C4I systems. This position requires the ability to lead troubleshooting integration and optimization efforts for mission-critical systems supporting Fleet Marine Force (FMF) operations. Provides the operational expertise necessary to support our personnel execute technical contract tasks and provide professional interaction with our Government Customer OCONUS.
Will work cross-functionally with several departments and those who are performing work at the Government Customers sites. Position will be required to travel at the Government Customers request. Travel is expected up to 25%.
- Deliver set-up configuration advanced operation troubleshooting and lifecycle maintenance for CDN CHE and Combat Operations Center (COC) variants.
- Provide senior-level interoperability and integration support across multiple fielded C4I systems and tactical networks including over-the-shoulder training and operational mentoring for Marines in garrison and deployed environments.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for virtualization and cloud-hosted environments leveraging VMware vSphere vSAN ESXi and advanced automation tools.
- Administer secure and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure with strong expertise in Cisco routing and switching (LAN/WAN EIGRP OSPF BGP DMVPN) Unified Communications (CUCM CME CUC CIMP) and Fortinet Firewalls.
- Lead system administration of Microsoft Exchange Active Directory WDS SQL Server SharePoint and secure Windows domain operations.
- Support and optimize NetApp storage solutions Radio over IP systems and tactical communications applications.
- Monitor and manage performance within a Network Operations Center (NOC) construct including incident response escalation and operational reporting.
- Contribute to modernization efforts by advising on emerging technologies cyber resilience and tactical cloud adoption within the Marine Corps digital environment.
- Support exercises and contingency operations worldwide; travel expected up to 25%.
- 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 position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Competencies:
- Personal effectiveness/credibility
- Demonstrated leadership in advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Familiarity with emerging network security practices and zero-trust architecture
- Strong communication skills capable of translating technical detail to senior leadership and government customers
- Adaptive mission-focused mindset; thrives in dynamic operational environments
- Experience in mentoring junior personnel and contributing to a collaborative team culture
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to work cross-functionally with several departments and prioritize tasks as needed
- Possess technical expertise in at least two USMC systems to include (but not limited to): VSAT/SATCOM NOTM COC CAC2S AFATDS TBMCS JBC-P MCH MARCIMS JADOCS AFATDS TCS MMIM FTAS IDS-MC URN JTCW TVSS THSv2 C2PC SPRS tactical radios and tactical networks.
Requirements - TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and be physically qualified to support miliary exercises and contingency operations.
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or related field (experience may substitute).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive IT/network engineering experience with at least 2 years supporting DoD C4I or tactical networks.
- Experience supporting Marine Corps or joint military operations is strongly preferred.
- Direct participation in exercises or contingency deployments is highly desirable.
- Willing to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills and allow for flexible scheduling.
Certification Requirements:
- CompTIA Security
- CCNA or higher preferred
- VCP or equivalent preferred
Benefits - Paid Vacation Sick Time and Holidays
- Medical Dental Life and Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Contribution Matching
- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
Required Experience:
Senior IC