Mission Planning Systems Engineer

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing building securing and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. PSI is currently seeking a Mission Planning Systems Engineer (MPSE) to support the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) under the Command and Control Mission Support (C2MS) program.

The Mission Planning Systems Engineer (MPSE) provides hands-on system administration and operational sustainment support requiring a minimum of five (5) years of experience in network and/or systems administration. The role operates independently in executing technical tasks including system imaging configuration troubleshooting and deployment support while directly supporting mission-critical systems and end users.

The scope of responsibilities reflects a journeyman-level professional who:

• Applies established system administration principles and procedures to maintain and sustain mission systems
• Performs independent troubleshooting and remediation of hardware software and network issues
• Configures and supports client systems servers and small tactical/peer-to-peer networks
• Executes system deployment imaging and data validation activities in operational environments
• Provides direct user support and coordination with Government personnel

While the role requires broad technical proficiency and operational awareness it is primarily focused on execution and sustainment rather than enterprise architecture system design or technical leadership which are characteristic of senior-level roles.

• 5 years of hands-on experience in network and/or systems administration.
• Experience supporting Special Operations SOCOM or C4ISR environments.
• Strong knowledge of DoD Information Assurance policy and regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing operating and troubleshooting LAN environments.
• Familiarity with IT service management concepts (e.g. ITIL).
• Experience with the following:
  • Operating Systems:
    • Windows 10 / Windows Server (20XX)
    • Linux (Red Hat Kali)
  • Networking:
    • Cisco Aruba Juniper HP
  • Virtualization:
    • VMware vCenter vSphere
  • Monitoring & Security Tools:
    • Splunk SolarWinds Snort Wireshark
    • HBSS / McAfee
  • Automation:
    • Ansible / Ansible Tower
  • Mobile Platforms:
    • iOS Android

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year institution (preferred).

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to travel on short notice including OCONUS locations.
• Ability to work in operational environments with limited infrastructure.
• Eligible for NATO access (U.S. citizenship required).
• Must meet all applicable security requirements (clearance level to be specified).

PSI offers full-time benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave and options for employer sponsored group medical dental vision short-term and long-term disability life insurance AD&D coverage legal services identity theft and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical dental and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses certifications and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are made without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin citizenship status veteran status protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources by emailing or by dialing .