If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced C2 Systems Engineer VI.

Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance

Work Schedule: Fulltime, On-site Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA; routine travel to <20%, CONUS/OCONUS

Role Overview:

The Senior Systems Engineer serves as the lead technical authority for designing, maintaining, and modernizing the Command and Control (C2) training networks supporting the Marine Operational Command and Control Training Team (MOCTT) and the Marine Corps Information Systems Training Centers (MISTCs). This position provides enterprise-wide engineering oversight across all MISTC locations and the MOCTT COC in Quantico, ensuring that every design, configuration, and integration activity aligns with MCEN standards, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and TECOM training objectives.

The Senior Systems Engineer manages the engineering team at MISTC HQ and is responsible for the design, documentation, and sustainment of high-performance, secure, and repeatable network architectures for classrooms, COCs, labs, and virtualized training environments. This role ensures seamless support to C2 systems training during POI execution, BSTEX events, and technical exchanges. The Senior Systems Engineer also oversees collaborative tool integration and user-support functions for SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365 environments used across the MOCTT–MISTC enterprise.

General Skillset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and technical briefing skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to manage engineering teams and coordinate cross-functional technical efforts
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced operational environments

Specific Skillset

• Enterprise-level expertise in network engineering, virtualized environments, and C2 systems integration
• Strong knowledge of MCEN requirements, RMF, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity best practices
• Experience designing architectures for C2 training environments including C2 classrooms, COCs and watch floors, Simulation and virtualized C2 labs, Proficiency with Visio, architecture diagramming, system baselining, and configuration guide development
• Familiarity with tactical networks, cross-domain requirements, and C2 systems such as GCCS-J, AFATDS, JADOCS, JWICS/SIPR/NIPR, CENTRIXS
• Experience developing SOPs, configuration guides, and sustainment documentation for distributed technical teams
• Expertise designing and administering Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook) including, Site collections, Libraries/lists, Workflows, Templates, Master pages
• Experience delivering end-user training for collaborative environments
• Ability to translate complex engineering requirements into clear, repeatable technical procedures

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification required within 60 days (Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, etc.)
• Advanced network or cybersecurity certifications preferred (CCNA, CySA+, Network+, etc.)

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or C2 systems integration
• Experience supporting Marine Corps or Joint tactical networks preferred
• Experience designing/sustaining geographically distributed training or operational networks
• Experience managing technical teams and coordinating cross-site engineering efforts

Role Integration

The Senior Systems Engineer is fully embedded within the MISTC HQ enterprise support team, directly supporting the MOCTT Lead/PM and coordinating closely with:

• Senior C2 Systems Analyst
• Curriculum Development Lead
• Faculty Development Lead
• Senior Instructional Designers
• Graphics/Media Specialists
• MISTC Site Leads
• Systems Engineers & Systems Administrators at all MISTC locations

Key integration responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of C2 training network architectures for all MISTC sites and the MOCTT COC
• Managing a distributed team of Systems Engineers and Systems Administrators
• Overseeing configuration management, cybersecurity compliance, and network standardization
• Designing, documenting, and updating architectures for MEF-equivalent COC watch floor, MISTC classrooms and labs, BSTEX technical architectures
• Serving as the technical authority for Microsoft 365/SharePoint/Teams collaboration environment design and governance
• Providing direct support to major training events, BSTEX deployments, and technical reviews
• Ensuring all enterprise network changes are reflected in SOPs, guides, and sustainment plans

Impact

The Senior Systems Engineer ensures that the MOCTT and MISTC enterprise operates on a foundation of secure, high-performing, and standardized technical architectures. Their engineering vision directly impacts every aspect of C2 training enabling realistic, reliable, and scalable network environments that support classroom instruction, field exercises, and simulation-based training across all MEF and MISTC locations.

By maintaining cybersecurity compliance, designing user-friendly collaborative platforms, and ensuring consistent technical documentation across the enterprise, the Senior Systems Engineer strengthens the Marine Corps’ ability to train, rehearse, and execute complex C2 tasks in support of real-world operations. Their leadership ensures that instructors, analysts, and Marines have the stable, modern, and resilient technical infrastructure they need to succeed.

Build Your Career With Us

Linchpin Solutions’ professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients’ technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel that become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.

Career Choices

Linchpin’s success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Pay Transparency Statement:

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

While salary ranges may be provided for a position, these ranges are not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on individual qualifications and the specific requirements of the contract.

Benefits:

In addition to competitive compensation, Linchpin Solutions offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Please note that the specific benefits and compensation details may vary depending on the employee’s position, date of hire, and contract terms.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.