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Tactical Network Lead

F2 Systems, LLC
Pendleton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

Job Description: Tactical Network Analyst / Network Admin

DOD Active Security Clearance Required

COMPTIA CCNA Strongly Preffered

In support of USMC’s Network Operations and Tactical Networks (TACNET) capability at the Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity (MCTSSA) at Camp Pendleton supporting the Fleet Marine Forces (FMF). The TACNET role provides remote and onsite guidance to assist the FMF to create, manage, troubleshoot, and maintain large and small-scale tactical networks. TACNET role will utilize COTS, GOTS, and Program of Record (POR) hardware and software to create, manage, troubleshoot, and maintain large and small-scale tactical networks. These support efforts are provided to military units while deployed, in garrison, in preparation for, and while participating in major exercises and contingency operations.

The TACNET Lead role provides:

Management of TacNet team, customer interfacing, deliverable and timeline management, event and deployed support management

· Wired and wireless setup, configuration, and troubleshooting guidance.

· Interface with FMF personnel and US Government employees to provide break/fix support to USMC tactical networks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

· Research questions using available information resources: technical manual, operating and administrator guides, fleet advisory messages (FAMs), and internal approved knowledge base(s).

· Identify and elevate situations requiring urgent attention.

· Set-up, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for the established tactical networks.

· Integrating data-sharing network with storage, virtualization capabilities, and C4I systems support.

· Tactical networking support to configure virtual local area networks (VLANs), Virtual Trunking Protocol (VTP), port channels, router-on-a-stick, layer 3 switches, Point-to-Point (PTP) links, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), route filters, GRE and MGRE tunnels, Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Black Core/Colorless routing, multicast, access lists, and TACLANEs.

Familiar with the following systems, waveforms, and protocols are a plus:

· Familiar with ANW2 and MUOS networks.

· Integrating classified networks into network architecture through the use of TACLANEs.

· Microsoft domain replication, domain trusts, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Windows Deployment Service (WDS), SharePoint, Windows Firewalls, LDAP, SCCM/MECM, Bluecoat Proxy Server, PKI, and FSMO Roles.

· Cisco routing and switching, Unity Connection (CUC), IM & Presence Service (CIMP), CUCM, UCS-E,

· VMWARE ESXi, VCSA, VSAN, virtual switching, vMotion, EVC, HA, DRS, and VM templates.

· Administration and troubleshooting of NetApp filer storage, Openfire chat server, C2 applications, Fortigate Firewalls, and Radio over IP communications.

Desired Qualities:

- Self-starter with great initiative

- Team player

- Effective communicator of highly technical information

- Technical writing experience

- Adaptable to fluid environments

  • Requirements:

DOD Active Security Clearance.

  • COMPTIA Sec (must obtain within 90 days or employment to maintain employment).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What is your availability to start work on this program? Please include EAS if applicable.

Experience:

  • USMC Networking: 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:

  • Secret (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Camp Pendleton, CA 92055: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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