Become a Computer Systems Analyst 1 as part of a team whose mission is to enhance the readiness of the 1st Infantry Division and partnered units through the use of cutting edge simulation technologies.

• Interpret simulation plans in order to install and configure hardware and software in a TCP/IP network environment on systems running Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systems.
• Provide local and distributed live, virtual, constructive simulation and gaming training support incorporating live, virtual, and games for training devices supporting the Integrated Training Environment.
• Support, operate, and troubleshoot simulation software and networking technologies.
• Be proficient with current and future versions of simulation operating software and hardware fielded to the Mission Training Complex.

• Excellent oral and writing communication skills. Ability to communicate technical requirements and exercise preparation issues.
• Able to obtain US Government Security Clearance.
• Must be able to support shifts that occur outside normal working hours to support 24/7 operations during exercise events that may be in excess of 40 hours per week.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification or able to obtain within 180 days from hire.
• Ability to install software, manage user accounts, construct communication files, conduct and archive backup files, conduct recovery, maintain a technical library, secure operation and storage of encryption devices and tuning system parameters for optimal functions.

• Experience in the configuration and operation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (versions 6 & above) workstation and server and Microsoft Windows (10 & higher) workstation and server operating systems in a TCP/IP network environment. Emphasis on Linux setup and operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, supporting the setup, testing, documentation, and use of distributed simulations in support of training events, mission rehearsals, or experiments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS) set-up and use.
• Demonstrated experience with communication protocols to include CTIA, DIS and HLA.
• Demonstrated experience with simulation data modeling and database requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

The employee is regularly required to talk, including the ability to pass on information via the telephone, and verbally communicate with clients, staff and other employees, hear and see in order to perform his or her duties in a safe manner, including occasionally driving. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs., walk, bend, push, pull and stand is needed to perform all requirements of this position. Typically will have full dexterity of limbs to feel, reach, sit, kneel, stand, crawl or climb on small stepladders not to exceed 10 feet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The work environment can vary from office/warehouse environment to field work outdoors depending on the mission and support required. Field work outdoors will be conducted under various weather conditions.