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Description:

SAIC has a current job opening for a United States Marine Corps (USMC) Subject Matter Expert (SME). This position is located in Okinawa, Japan.

JOB SUMMARY:
The USMC Subject Matter Expert (SME) must be cross-trained to support all five systems: Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), MAGTF Secondary Imagery Dissemination System (MSIDS), Tactical Exploitation Group (TEG), Team Portable Collection System (TPCS), and Topographic Production Capability (TPC). The SME will be responsible for system maintenance and daily support of various USMC Intelligence, Communications and Electronic Warfare systems both CONUS and OCONUS.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Technical Support and Assistance: The SME will be available by phone at all times to assist deployed units as required, ensure all systems are fully operational for deployment in support of Radio Battalion exercises and operations, as directed, provide worldwide support for exercises and operations following approval from the Project Office, provide technical assistance to system demonstrations and participate in technical discussions, assist in the establishment of interoperability between systems and other radio battalion organic systems, and assist in technical support for common software applications.
- Training Assistance: The SME will assist in the performance of training analysis, training and training material evaluation by the Project Office, provide technical assistance for training development efforts by the Project Office, assist in the instruction of Instructor and Key Personnel Training (IKPT), New Equipment Training (NET), New Software Training (NST), on-site refresher training and exercise training evolutions, assist in the instruction of NET and NST, and assist in the validation of and provide summarized feedback on training material.
- System Administration: The SME shall assist in the performance of the following system administration functions: database backups, removing old and/or corrupt files, install software upgrades on all systems, Install baseline releases, Loading and Installation of hard drives, Network configuration and management, Management of User Accounts and passwords, System device installation and configuration, Software installation / removal, patches and service packs on all systems. FSE will also maintain software configuration baselines for all systems to ensure current version of software is loaded on all systems.
- Program Support: The SME shall provide Project Office-directed test support and assistance to the following Program Level test events: Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V), Field User Evaluations (FUE), Developmental Testing (DT), Operational Testing (OT), Federation of Systems (FEDOS), and New Technology Evaluations in support of research and development efforts.
- Deployments: SME personnel will be expected to deploy with the unit that they support to combat/hostile zones/unit exercises.

Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
•Requires a BS and 4 years’ experience / No Degree and 7 years’ experience.
•Minimum of 4 years experience to include technical knowledge and operational understanding of systems that include the following: trouble shooting, parts replacement, software upgrades, OS, testing, and operational employment.
•Ability to achieve DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program.
•Must possess a valid US Passport.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Prior experience on MSIDS Platinum Core State protection.
•A+ Certification or network administration experience / certification.
•Experience in software deployment and understand computer logic and should know how to load an image and configure laptops in a standalone-disconnected environment as well as over a network.
•Ability to communicate well (written and verbally), handle pressure, work as a team member, and be detail and customer oriented in a demanding environment.
•Must maintain a professional image while representing team and company.

SAIC Overview:

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy & environment, health and cybersecurity. The company's approximately 41,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of approximately $10.6 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2012. For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®

Job Posting: Aug 27, 2012, 4:36:32 PM
Primary Location: Japan-Okinawa-Ken-OKINAWA

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Potential for Teleworking: No
Travel: Yes, 50% of the time
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time
Job Segments: Cyber Security, Database, Defense, DoD, Engineer, Engineering, Government, Homeland Security, Military, Military Intelligence, Network Administrator, Research, Security, Security Clearance, Technical Support, Technology, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, TS / SCI

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The British Council has announced that Takako Yamaguchi from Fuchu in Tokyo has become the Igirisu Expert 2011 (UK Expert). Ms Yamaguchi won the title at the British Embassy last week, facing off against 4 competitors, each of whom had won the monthly online competitions using the iOS BritQuiz app released by the British Council. The quiz tested the contestants' knowledge of British culture, art, literature, sport, politics and busines -- with all the questions and answers in English.

Competition at the live event was fierce with Ms Yamaguchi just beating out Junko Arakawa from Hokkaido for the title. Each of the contestants won 10 iOS apps from the Oxford University Press Bookworms series published by eigoTown.com and the runner-up also won a deluxe collection of Jane Austen DVDs made by the BBC. The winner received a free return flight to the UK, courtesy of Virgin Atlantic, presented by the director of the British Council Japan, Jeff Streeter.

See Also:
• BritQuiz app on iTunes
• British Council launches free iPhone app, chance to win trip to UK

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