ETMS2 Operator

Program Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative ETMS2 Operator to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ETMS2 enterprise operations: manage message processing, routing, tracking, and validation across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and authorized networks.
• Ensure message integrity and timely delivery by implementing monitoring, anomaly detection, and mitigation processes for inbound/outbound traffic.
• Maintain and configure routing tables, distribution lists, directory services, and message queues to preserve accuracy, redundancy, and continuity.
• Provide senior‑level troubleshooting and coordination for complex system issues; liaise with system administrators, cybersecurity, NOC, and operational stakeholders to resolve connectivity and performance problems.
• Establish quality control for logging, auditing, records management, and compliance of message‑handling activities.
• Monitor system health metrics, analyze trends, and recommend enhancements to improve reliability, throughput, and failover resilience.
• Validate backup systems, alternate routing paths, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure COOP readiness.
• Maintain authoritative system documentation, refine SOPs, and mentor junior operators to strengthen operational consistency.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; OR
  • Relevant DoD/military training (example: Army Data Literacy Course); OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CompTIA Data+; Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate).

• Required experience and skills:

  • Enterprise messaging, systems operations, or network operations experience with at least 3 years supporting message traffic systems or messaging platforms.
  • Hands‑on experience with message routing, queue management, directory services, distribution list administration, and message integrity validation.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for complex messaging/system issues and experience coordinating cross‑functional remediation with security and network teams.
  • Familiarity with records management, logging/audit requirements, and compliance practices for message handling in DoD/enterprise contexts.
  • Strong documentation, SOP development, and mentoring capabilities.

• Desired:

  • Prior ETMS2, DoD messaging system, or ARNG communications experience.
  • Experience with COOP/DR planning for messaging systems, alternate routing design, and high‑availability configurations.
  • Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools, message performance tuning, and metrics/dashboard creation.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.