Position OverviewThe Modeling and Simulation Specialist will provide on-site technical support to the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE), Directorate of Simulation (DOS). The specialist will support Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVC-G) training environments by administering, configuring, integrating, and maintaining simulation and network systems. This role ensures that DOS training systems remain secure, accredited, and fully mission capable to support Initial Military Training (IMT), Professional Military Education (PME), and collective training exercises.
Key Responsibilities- Operate, configure, and maintain modeling and simulation systems including OneSAF, VBS, MUSE, Stealth/MVRSIM, and other virtual or constructive training systems.
- Support integration of simulation systems with Mission Command systems (e.g., CPCE, JBC-P, TAIS, CPOF, GCSS-A) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) / High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols.
- Provide system administration for Windows Server (2012R2/2016/2019+), Windows 10/11 clients, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in support of DOSNET operations.
- Configure, maintain, and secure layer 2/3 network switches, firewalls, and virtualized infrastructure (VMware ESXi/vCenter).
- Apply Information Assurance (IA) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, including DISA STIGs, ACAS scanning, and patch/firmware management to ensure accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Support setup, operation, and troubleshooting of training events, including aviation collective training exercises, command post exercises, and professional military education events.
- Provide Help Desk support for simulation and mission command workstations, assisting users with system, network, and application issues.
- Maintain accurate system and network documentation, configuration management data, lifecycle replacement schedules, and hardware/software inventories.
- Support integration of new simulation software releases and updates, conducting testing and validation prior to deployment.
- Provide technical input for market research, system upgrades, and lifecycle replacement planning.
Required Qualifications- Education: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or another related scientific or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Years of Experience: 8+ years of experience.
- Technical Competencies & Tools:
- Experience with modeling and simulation systems (e.g., OneSAF, VBS, MUSE, JCATS, VRSG).
- Hands-on experience with system administration of Windows Server, Active Directory, and RHEL/Linux environments.
- Knowledge of network operations, including VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall configuration.
- Experience supporting collective training environments or military simulation systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and networked systems.
Preferred Expertise- Familiarity with Army Mission Command systems (e.g., CPCE, JBC-P, TAIS).
- DoD approved security certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or equivalent).
Halvik offers a competitive full benefits package including:Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
Benefits include 11 federal holidays and PTO
Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.
401(k) with company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
Tuition Assistance
Charitable Contribution matching
