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Collect and record for later production in the modeling, analysis and experimentation venues items as common operating pictures from JTIDS LINK 16/11, Navy Tactical Data System and real-time data links.\r\nAssist with defining the specifications for and procurement of equipment to provide this capability to NWDC and NWDC customers. Help to plan, implement and monitor single or multi-link architecture in a Carrier Strike Group, Expeditionary Strike Group, Carrier Strike Force or Naval exercise or operation and understand the impact of the designed architecture on the Common Tactical Picture and Common Operational Picture.\r\nProvide the knowledge to supervise the initialization, monitoring, troubleshooting of Link-11 and Link-16 systems, the utilization of collaborative planning tools, as well as the skills needed to maintain a tactical picture, monitor link operations, change system configurations, and maintain voice communications.\r\nIndividual will be capable to interface with NWDC staff to determine modeling, analysis, and experimentation Common Operating Picture (COP)/Data Collection requirements and assist in making the most use of the data.\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.\r\nMotivated self-starter\r\nExperience in C4I systems\r\nExperience with LINK 11, LINK 16\r\nExperience with NGC Gateway manager\r\nExperience with Common Connectivity Device (CCD)\r\nExperience with TDACS, ADSI, MLST3, and JSAF\r\nExperience interfacing with senior management\r\nExperience with Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guidelines\r\nStrong technical troubleshooting skills\r\nAbility to read and digest technical information\r\nAbility to troubleshoot technical issues within multiple systems\r\nAbility to visualize overall view of systems and conceptualize and document creative solutions\r\nStrong attention to detail\r\nStrong customer focus, including the ability to manage customer needs and multiple work priorities\r\nMust possess excellent oral and written communication skills\r\nExperience installing release upgrades\r\nSecurity + and Linux+ or Microsoft certification\r\nMust be a US Citizen able to obtain a US Secret security clearance.\r\nAdditional Information\r\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\r\nBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply.\r\nJob Location\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Alion Science Technology","rawCompany":"alion science technology","city":"Norfolk","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T03:00:49.300Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"LINK Engineer Operator","description":"Job Description\r\nDuties and Responsibilities\r\nThe Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) LINK/C4I engineer is responsible for setup and operating equipment to support LINK 16 and LINK 11 including Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) interface connectivity with operational and training units.\r\nThis shall include, but not be limited to, a general understanding of NGC Gateway Manager, CCD, TDACS, ADSI, MLST3, and JSAF. 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