C4 Support Specialist

C4 Support Specialist

Location: Afghanistan

Our client is a widely know contractor that has extensive experience providing contract labor in the Middle East. These positions are currently in proposal phase and applicants will be contacted once contract is awarded.

Number Of Job Positions Available:

* (2) C4 Support Specialists.

Job Description:

The C4 Support Specialist must possess technical expertise in systems architecture and network design, and may be called on to participate in and lead design and implementation of technology projects as directed by the J6. The C4 Support Specialist must be capable of providing clear and concise communications to high ranking military leadership in potentially stressful conditions, all while maintaining a professional demeanor. The C4 Support Specialist may be required to attend regular local meetings to keep all interested parties apprised of network and communications/data systems changes, improvements, and project progress as is deemed necessary by the J6 Director or the COR.The C4 Support Specialist is required to possess an understanding in IP systems, telephony, desktop/server computing and military C2 systems. The C4 Support Specialist will support the installation and maintenance of wiring, including, but not limited to copper (network and telephony), fiber optic, and coaxial cabling inside of the RC buildings, and outside wiring plant for the compound. The C4 Support Specialist must have an extensive background in commercial telephony switching support, and significant experience with secure telephony technologies in use throughout the CJOA. These include, but are not limited to: RedCom IGX telephone switches, KG-84, KIV-7A, and KIV-19 Encryptors. The C4 Support Specialist must also possess a working knowledge of IP communication and troubleshooting as providing these services for the US forces infrastructure is considered part of routine daily function.The C4 Support Specialist must have strong credentials in IP network routing, switching, security and telephony and be capable of applying those skill sets to newly fielded DoD systems in support of the warfighter. The C4 Support Specialist will be responsible for regular maintenance of all RC-X owned C4 equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, encryptors, radios, PC's, and servers.The C4 Support Specialist will be responsible for supporting the installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of all current Audio and Visual Systems residing in RC-X owned buildings. The C4 Support Specialist will troubleshoot and correct deficiencies and related problems pertaining to A/V systems within the USFOR-A South area of responsibilities. The maintenance and deficiency correction will include, but is not limited to, on site repairs to A/V equipment, fabrication of A/V cables for replacing bad cables and for unforeseen A/V and communications requirements and validation of systems being re-fielded. The C4 Support Specialist is responsible for operation of Video Teleconference (VTC) equipment. Experience with Tandberg 1000 and 1700 Desktop VTC Units is essential for the successful support of the Video Teleconferencing C2 systems. The C4 Support Specialist will also be responsible for coordinating with the J6 to facilitate the return of all items under warranty to their appropriate repair facility, as well as, the re-shipment and reintegration of said equipment back to its originating location.The C4 Support Specialist will provide high-tier desktop support, PC maintenance and server administration. The C4 Support Specialist will perform workstation connections, configuration, integration, and testing. The C4 Support Specialist must have a working knowledge of IP networking and an in depth knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory. The C4 Support Specialist performs preventive maintenance for hardware and software such as equipment cleaning and vacuuming, cable/connection inspection, software virus protection, and configuration integrity. The C4 Support Specialist must have an extensive background in operation, installation and maintenance of high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra high frequency (UHF) radio systems. The C4 Support Specialist must be capable of erecting and maintaining the associated antenna systems with the arch radio. The C4 Support Specialist will be capable of using an encryption fill device to update COMSEC as required. Additionally, any COMSEC must be stored in accordance with regulations and be destroyed per guidance from the J6. Ability to work in a team environment and a working knowledge of the overall mission is required for the success of the C4 Support Specialist.

Additional Details:
OBJECTIVE

* Provide a team with the skills and abilities identified to work at assigned locations from approximately 0800 to 2000 hours daily, Monday to Sunday, including holidays with due compensation for a meal.
* Exact daily hours may vary based on mission requirements with the government reserving the right to surge or slow work effort based on mission needs.
* Overtime pay is not authorized.
* Because of the unique operational environment some weeks will require more hours than others.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

* BASIC PERIOD: 12 months
* OPTION PERIOD 1: Additional Service Year
* OPTION PERIOD 2: Additional Service Year


LEAVE AND REST AND RELAXATION (R&R)

* Contracted employees will be allowed a total of four weeks of time away from Afghanistan, to be divided between leave and R&R as agreed upon with the COR and as allowed by operational requirements.
* The on-site contractor manager will coordinate with the SMEs to ensure minimal overlap is experienced as a result of personnel taking leave or R&R.
* It will be expected that the employee utilize commercial air to and from his/her R&R location.
* Travel, per diem, and lodging associated with leave and R&R will not be charged to the government.

REQUIRED ITEMS

* Employees must obtain and maintain at minimum a SECRET security clearance.
* Contractor must coordinate with COR to acquire necessary clearance.
* Employee must complete CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) training in Ft. Benning, GA, https://www.infantry.army.mil/CRC/, prior to deployment.
* The contractor will be responsible for coordinating and arranging to attend CRC training prior to initial travel to Afghanistan as is necessary to comply with the period of performance stated in the contract.

1.9 WORK CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

* Harsh Environment: Contractor personnel must be willing to live and work in an area designated by the U.S. government as an imminent danger zone or hostile fire zone.
* Standards of Conduct: Contractor personnel must adhere to standards of conduct as established by the operational or unit commander to include General Order #1.
* Physical Security: Contractor personnel are required to practice Operational Security (OPSEC).
* Contractor personnel must not discuss classified information outside of the work place.
* Personal Appearance: Personnel working under this contract shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for government civilian/military personnel acting in similar capacities in accordance with CJTF-82 (CJTF-101/10/76) Standards dated 3 JUN 2009.
* Clothing shall be kept clean and neat (i.e. no debris, dirt, mud, stains, rips, tears or holes) as practicable considering work conditions.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

* The Contractor shall ensure that all on-site personnel under this contract have the required vaccinations or immunizations as required at their assigned work area(s) in Afghanistan.
* Personnel processing through the CRC at Ft. Benning, GA will be provided with the necessary vaccinations.
* It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain and maintain a current list of vaccinations required for local national employees and other employees not deploying through the CRC for each Area of Operations.
* This list can normally be obtained from the military medical facility in the AO.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

* Travel by military transportation on official business is authorized by DoD Reg 4515-13-R, November 1994, Para C2.1.1, and Para C2.2.9.3.

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