Position Title : Senior CDN / CHE Analyst
Location : Bahrain (BHR)
Position Type : Full-time
Salary Range : $100,000 - $110,000 plus uplifts
Security Clearance Requirement : Position requires active security clearance
Certification Requirements :
- CompTIA Security+
- CCNA, or higher, preferred
- VCP, or equivalent, preferred
Years of Experience : 3-5 years in relevant field
Roles and Responsibilities :
This position reports directly to the Program Manager or a designee. The Senior CDN / CHE Analyst provides advanced technical expertise in support of the Combat Data Network (CDN), Common Hosting Environment (CHE), and associated Marine Corps C4I systems. This position requires the ability to lead troubleshooting, integration, and optimization efforts for mission-critical systems supporting Fleet Marine Force (FMF) operations. Provides the operational expertise necessary to support our personnel, execute technical contract tasks and provide professional interaction with our Government Customer OCONUS.
Will work cross-functionally with several departments and those who are performing work at the Government Customers’ sites. Position will be required to travel at the Government Customer’s request. Travel is expected up to 25%.
Deliver set-up, configuration, advanced operation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance for CDN, CHE, and Combat Operations Center (COC) variants.Provide senior-level interoperability and integration support across multiple fielded C4I systems and tactical networks, including over-the-shoulder training and operational mentoring for Marines in garrison and deployed environments.Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for virtualization and cloud-hosted environments, leveraging VMware vSphere, vSAN, ESXi, and advanced automation tools.Administer, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, with strong expertise in Cisco routing and switching (LAN / WAN, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, DMVPN), Unified Communications (CUCM, CME, CUC, CIMP), and Fortinet Firewalls.Lead system administration of Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, WDS, SQL Server, SharePoint, and secure Windows domain operations.Support and optimize NetApp storage solutions, Radio over IP systems, and tactical communications applications.Monitor and manage performance within a Network Operations Center (NOC) construct, including incident response, escalation, and operational reporting.Contribute to modernization efforts by advising on emerging technologies, cyber resilience, and tactical cloud adoption within the Marine Corps digital environment.Support exercises and contingency operations worldwide; travel expected up to 25%.Note – this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required Competencies :
Personal effectiveness / credibilityDemonstrated leadership in advanced troubleshooting and problem resolutionFamiliarity with emerging network security practices and zero-trust architectureStrong communication skills, capable of translating technical detail to senior leadership and government customersAdaptive, mission-focused mindset; thrives in dynamic operational environmentsExperience in mentoring junior personnel and contributing to a collaborative team cultureExcellent attention to detailEffectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environmentAbility to work cross-functionally with several departments and prioritize tasks as neededPossess technical expertise in at least two USMC systems to include (but not limited to) : VSAT / SATCOM, NOTM, COC, CAC2S, AFATDS, TBMCS, JBC-P, MCH, MARCIMS, JADOCS, AFATDS, TCS, MMIM, FTAS, IDS-MC, URN, JTCW, TVSS, THSv2, C2PC, SPRS, tactical radios and tactical networks.Requirements
TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and be physically qualified to support miliary exercises and contingency operations.Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (experience may substitute).Minimum 5 years of progressive IT / network engineering experience, with at least 2 years supporting DoD C4I or tactical networks.Experience supporting Marine Corps or joint military operations is strongly preferred.Direct participation in exercises or contingency deployments is highly desirable.Willing to work in a 24x7x365 secured environment, demonstrate intuitive problem-solving skills, and allow for flexible scheduling.Certification Requirements :
CompTIA Security+CCNA, or higher, preferredVCP, or equivalent, preferredBenefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time and HolidaysMedical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance401K with Employer Contribution MatchingService Disabled Veteran Owned BusinessEqual Opportunity EmployerISO 9001 : 2015 Certified Companywww.c4plans.com