Job Title: C4 Support Specialist

Job Location: Afghanistan

Overview: Abacus Technology is in need of C4 Support Specialist to participate in and lead the design for IT projects in support of US government efforts in Afghanistan.  Special housing, travel, and hospitality benefits as well as incentive bonuses and awards are available.

Major Duties & Responsibilities: Provide regular maintenance of all C4 equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, encryptors, radios, PCs, and servers.  Support the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of all current Audio and Visual Systems.  Troubleshoot and correct deficiencies and related problems pertaining to A/V systems including on-site repairs to A/V equipment, fabrication of A/V cables for replacing bad cables, unforeseen A/V and communications requirements, and validation of systems being re-fielded.  Oversee the operation of Video Teleconference (VTC) equipment.  Coordinate 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 equipment back to its originating location.  Provide high-tier desktop support, PC maintenance, and server administration.  Perform workstation connections, configuration, integration, and testing.  Perform preventive maintenance for hardware and software such as equipment cleaning and vacuuming, cable/connection inspection, software virus protection, and configuration integrity.  Attend regular local meetings to keep all interested parties apprised of network and communications/data systems changes, improvements, and project progress. 

Qualifications: 8+ years experience providing support for network and communication systems.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.  Must possess technical expertise in systems architecture and network design.  Able to provide clear and concise communications to high ranking military leadership in potentially stressful conditions and maintain a professional demeanor.  Experience with Tandberg 1000 and 1700 Desktop VTC Units.  Familiar with IP systems, telephony, desktop/server computing, and military C2 systems.  Extensive background in commercial telephony switching support and secure telephony technologies in use by the military including RedCom IGX telephone switches, KG-84, KIV-7A, and KIV-19 Encryptors.  Must have strong credentials in IP network routing, switching, security, and telephony.  Experience with MS tools and technologies including Windows and Active Directory.  Extensive background in operation, installation, and maintenance of high frequency (HF), very high frequency (VHF), and ultra high frequency (UHF) radio systems.  Capable of building and maintaining the associated antenna systems with the arch radio.  Able to use an encryption fill device to update COMSEC as required.  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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.