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Tampa, Florida, United States
Onsite
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SMX is seeking a Chief Command and Control (C2) Systems Integrator / Principal C2 Architect to support SOCOM at MacDill AFB. The Chief Command and Control (C2) Systems Integrator is the senior technical authority for the SOF Enterprise enabling architecture, integration, deployment, and synchronization of next-generation command and control infrastructure. This technical role requires bridging the gap between tactical edge nodes, operational command centers, and strategic national-level headquarters. The position Emphasis on Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2), Tactical Data Links, Mission Partner Environment (MPE), coalition interoperability, autonomous vehicle system integration to incorporate both traditional crewed assets with autonomous platforms (UxS), ensuring decision advantage in both permissive and non-permissive environments.
The ideal candidate will leverage decades of multi-echelon military experience to ensure seamless data interoperability, resilient communication architectures, and advanced decision-advantage platforms in support of joint, coalition and partner forces with SOF. Candidate must possess a blend of highly specialized operational experience and technical acumen.
This position demands a candidate who is not just an engineer, but an industry-recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) capable of supporting and shaping the strategic direction of multi-million dollar defense portfolio, driving innovation in C2 modernization efforts.
This is a full-time onsite position at MacDill AFB in SOCOM HQ.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following outlines the expected duties across the three primary tiers of military command:
Command Echelon:
Required Skills, Experience & Education
Application Deadline: September 28, 2026
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