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End-to-end events will support testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. You will also directly interface with all users and sister agencies tabulating requirements, spotting trends, and developing usage metrics as needed by customers for mission execution.\nJob Duties to include:\nCoordinate and execute space and ground segment schedules with government and intelligence community stakeholders.\nMonitor mission data generation and ensure timely delivery of critical products.\nAdminister, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including servers, switches, firewalls, and software.\nPerform network monitoring, fault detection, performance analysis, and cybersecurity support activities.\nDiagnose and resolve hardware and software issues while documenting incidents, outages, and corrective actions.\nAnalyze network performance data and recommend improvements to optimize throughput and reliability.\nCommunicate operational, scheduling, and network issues to internal teams and Government leadership.\nDevelop technical documentation and support planning and implementation of system upgrades.\nSupport integration of hardware, software, cybersecurity enhancements, and technology refresh efforts across multi-level classified environments.\nTrain and support end users on system operations and best practices.\nMaintain strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills while supporting geographically dispersed users and stakeholders.\nParticipate in rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.\nTravel up to 0 - 10% in support of mission requirements.\n Required Education\nBachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. 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