MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Installation Technician to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. This is an onsite position.

The successful candidate will serve as a hands-on technical expert responsible for the execution of software installation and configuration procedures for the Navy's most advanced combat system trainers. Working under the direction of the Software Deployment and Activation Lead, the Software Installation Technician will perform step-by-step installations of operating systems, virtual environments, and the Approved Software Baseline for the CIAT system at production facilities and fleet training sites worldwide.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform step-by-step installation of the complete CIAT software suite, including hypervisors, virtual machines, Windows/Linux operating systems, and core tactical applications
• Configure static IP addresses, hostnames, and network settings for servers and VMs in accordance with engineering drawings
• Complete all checklists and verification steps within the Software Installation Plan to provide Objective Quality Evidence (OQE)
• Serve as the first line of technical support during installations, identifying and resolving software errors and network connectivity issues
• Run post-installation scripts, load cryptographic keys, and perform "smoke tests" to confirm system readiness for formal T&E handover
• Provide weekly status reports of completed tasks to the assigned lead
• Ability to travel 50% of the time to support CIAT during system deployments in Norfolk and San Diego or other sites as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of general experience in Combat Systems Engineering, e.g., AEGIS or SSDS, specifically in engineering, design, development, or testing and evaluation of Navy combat systems
• 3+ years of specific experience in test requirements definition, test plan/procedure development, or computer program performance analysis
• 2+ years of recent experience (within the last 7 years) with developmental/operational systems or Naval tactical and support computer programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a relevant technical field OR 3+ years of equivalent experience as a military/DoD System Administrator, Field Service Technician, or similar role
• Hands-on experience with either Windows Server or Linux (RHEL) operating system installation and administration
• Experience with virtualization technologies, specifically VMware vSphere/ESXi.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and security hardening DoD systems
• Basic understanding of networking concepts including IP addressing, VLANs, and DNS
• Prior experience with the installation or maintenance of Navy combat systems or trainers
• 1+ year of experience in a computer operation environment requiring the ability to monitor and track the configurations of hardware, firmware, and software. Hands-on experience with Windows Server or Linux (RHEL) installation and administration
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate/schedule test events, extract data for reports, and perform high-accuracy data entry

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current or active Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.