Fires C2 Systems Specialist in Oceanside, California at Zapata Technology
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Job Description
This role is Referral Eligible
Salary range 105,000 - 115,000
Who This Job Is For:
This role is for someone who has personally operated Fires and C2 systems like AFATDS, JADOCS, JTCW, JTT, and THSv2 in a TOC, lab, or test environment. You might be a former 0861, 140A, or C2/Fires systems specialist who understands how these applications work together to create a common operational picture during missions or test events. This is not a typical System Admin or Network Engineer role. This is for someone who knows COP and willing to learn how Fires systems operate and can keep them running when it matters.
Former Marine Corps (0861, 0844, 0671, 0631) or Army (13 series, 140A, 255A) strongly desired.
What this role will be doing:
- Operate and troubleshoot AFATDS, JADOCS, JTCW (with EMT), JTT, and THSv2 during live test events and daily operations
- Ensure Fires and C2 systems remain integrated and sharing a common operational picture across ground and aviation networks
- Support system connectivity and integration for test readiness
- Perform light system administration for Windows, Linux, and Android-based C2 environments
- Assist with virtualized server environments supporting C2 systems
- Help maintain system security, account controls, and proper configurations in accordance with ATO requirements
- Maintain accountability of classified hardware and follow lab security procedures
Job Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with AFATDS, JADOCS, JTCW, JTT, or THSv2
- Background in Fires, Field Artillery, or C2 systems or similar experience
- Experience working in TOCs, labs, or test ranges supporting operational systems
- Understanding of how C2 systems integrate across tactical networks
- Basic system administration knowledge (Windows/Linux/Android)
- Experience working in classified environments and following security protocols
Education/Experience include:
- 4–6 years of relevant experience operating or supporting Fires/C2 systems
OR - Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 3 years of experience
OR - Master’s degree in a related field + 2 years of experience
Why This Role Is Different
You won’t be sitting in a data center or doing routine help desk work. You’ll be directly supporting systems used in live test events and mission scenarios, ensuring Fires and C2 applications are integrated, operational, and sharing the picture across the battlefield network. If you’ve ever been the person everyone looks at when AFATDS or JADOCS stops talking — this is that job.
Work Environment
- Classified lab/test environment
- Hands-on with operational Fires and C2 systems
- Close coordination with system integrators, network teams, and test personnel
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full time position
Clearance Type:
Requires an active Secret Clearance.
Travel:
Up to 5%
Zapata Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Zapata Technology, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to applicants who are veterans or who have disabilities and are unable to fully use our company application system. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Christina Hall, EEO Coordinator at ChristinaHall@ZapataTechnology.com