Employment

TigerSwan is a 21st Century solutions provider for government, corporate and private entities. TigerSwan Inc. is a professional services company which provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems. Our team consists of seasoned experts in business, government and military operations with extensive experience in dynamic environments where both threats and unexpected opportunities rapidly present themselves. We provide our clients with an experienced, objective, and unique perspective in developing solutions that will improve performance in a competitive, global marketplace.

If you are interested, and believe that your skills and experience would make a great fit, please contact us to be notified of new openings.

TigerSwan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

Available Positions:

Arabic Linguist

Arabic Linguist with Polygraph

Pashtun Linguist/Translator

Dari Linguist/Translator

Deputy Security Program Manager

Network Administrator

Combatives Instructor

Arabic Linguist (Passing scores on Department of State (DoS) Exam ONLY), Duty Location: Iraq NOTE: Please DO NOT respond if you have not taken and PASSED the Department of State Arabic Language Exam.

Job Description:

Provides operational contract linguist support to Department of State operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Provides general linguistic support for DoS operations and acts as interpreter during interviews, meetings, and conferences. Interpret and translate written and spoken communications. Transcribes and analyze verbal communications. Performs document exploitation. Scans, researches, and analyzes foreign language documents for key information. Translates and reviews foreign language documents. Identify and extracts information components meeting military information requirement list criteria. Provides input to reports. Linguists are required to work 12-hour shifts and in excess of 60-hour weeks in order to provide continuous contract linguist support that this 24 x 7 operation requires.

Background and Experience:

Minimum required: An excellent command of Arabic (Gulf dialect and MSA), as well as strong verbal and written American English skills (grammar, vocabulary, idioms, spelling) because linguist work products are prepared in English. Must hold a current U.S. passport (or apply as soon as accepted into the program). Must already have an existing Final SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be willing to travel/work in various locations worldwide, specifically Iraq. Ability to deal unobtrusively with the local populace. Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs. Willingness to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations. Must be able to live and work in an austere environment.
(b) Desired: A thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, geopolitical, and military issues of the Mid East and Arab speaking countries within that region. An ability to operate standard and specialized office automation equipment to process foreign language material.

All applicants will undergo a background investigation, medical examination and counterintelligence screening as conditions of employment on this contract.
Must be a U.S. citizen who speaks the Iraqi dialect to qualify. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with related experience, education, and qualification. TigerSwan offers an excellent benefit package including a competitive 401k plan, life insurance, paid time off, and an attractive work environment.

Arabic Linguist (Polygraphed Linguists ONLY), Duty Location: Iraq NOTE: Please DO NOT respond if you have not taken and PASSED a Polygraph exam.

Job Description:

Provides operational contract linguist support to U.S. Army operations in various locations worldwide. Provides general linguistic support for military operations and acts as interpreter during interviews, meetings, and conferences. Interpret and translate written and spoken communications. Transcribes and analyze verbal communications. Performs document exploitation. Scans, researches, and analyzes foreign language documents for key information. Translates and reviews foreign language documents. Identify and extracts information components meeting military information requirement list criteria. Provides input to reports. Linguists are required to work 12-hour shifts and in excess of 60-hour weeks in order to provide continuous contract linguist support that this 24 x 7 operation requires. Linguists must be available for worldwide deployment as the mission dictates.

Background and Experience:

(a) Minimum required: An excellent command of Arabic (Gulf dialect), as well as strong verbal and written American English skills (grammar, vocabulary, idioms, spelling) because linguist work products are prepared in English. Must hold a current U.S. passport (or apply as soon as accepted into the program). Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be willing to travel/work in various locations worldwide, specifically Iraq. Ability to deal unobtrusively with the local populace. Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs. Willingness to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 Operations. Must be able to live and work in an austere environment.
(b) Desired: A pre-existing SECRET security clearance. (Not required, but highly desirable. If candidate does not have clearance, one will be provided after security screening). A thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, geopolitical, and military issues of the Mid East and Arab speaking countries within that region. An ability to operate standard and specialized office automation equipment to process foreign language material.

All applicants will undergo a background investigation, oral and written skills language examination, medical examination and counterintelligence screening as conditions of employment on this contract. Must be a U.S. citizen who speaks the Iraqi dialect to qualify. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with related experience, education, and qualification. TigerSwan offers an excellent benefit package including a competitive 401k plan, life insurance, paid time off, and an attractive work environment.

Arabic Linguist (Gulf Dialect), Duty Location: Iraq

Job Description:

Provides operational contract linguist support to U.S. Army operations in various locations worldwide. Provides general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meeting, and conferences. Interpret and translate written and spoken communications. Transcribes and analyze verbal communications. Performs document exploitation. Scans, researches, and analyzes foreign language documents for key information. Translates and reviews foreign language documents. Identify and extracts information components meeting military information requirement list criteria. Provides input to reports. Linguists are required to work 12-hour shifts and in excess of 60-hour weeks in order to provide continuous contract linguist support that this 24 x 7 operation requires. Linguists must be available for worldwide deployment as the mission dictates.

Background and Experience:

(b) Desired: A pre-existing SECRET security clearance. (not required, but highly desirable. If candidate does not have clearance, one will be provided after security screening) A thorough knowledge of cultural, economic, geopolitical, and military issues of the Mid East and Arab speaking countries within that region. An ability to operate standard and specialized office automation equipment to process foreign language material.

All applicants will undergo background investigation, oral and written skills language examination, medical examination and counterintelligence screening as conditions of employment on this contract.

Must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder who speaks the Iraqi dialect to qualify.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with related experience, education, and qualification. TigerSwan offers an excellent benefit package including a competitive 401k plan, life insurance, paid time off, and an attractive work environment.

Linguist/Translator (Pashtun)

TSI currently has an opening for a Pashtun linguist Linguist/Translator. The Pashtun Linguist/Translator will prioritize, interpret and translate foreign language oral and written products into English, this includes hardcopy, electronic, and multi-media material. Will produce written reports as well provide general idea (summarization of key points), detailed summaries, and transcripts of the material. The linguist will conduct accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner that maintains the integrity and meaning of the material.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts/Sciences (or related field) and/or equivalent formal military training of related experience.
Native fluency in Pashtun linguist, spoken and written, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a focused and close knit team, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of the internet. Familiarity with methods/techniques used to conduct research on the internet. Analytical capability, previous in-country experience, and strong ability to speak and write English. Secret & Top Secret Clearance Required depending on linguist category.

Foreign language proficiency: Pashtun linguist MUST possess a minimum equivalent proficiency of a DLPT test score 3/3/3 (listening, reading, speaking) within the past twelve months and MUST be able to provide written proof of such. Commercially equivalent scores/testing are acceptable. If candidate has not taken any of the proficiency tests before, TigerSwan will administer proficiency test to qualified candidates. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory test scores of language proficiency. Personnel in this category will, at a minimum, have extensive experience in language, literature, linguistics, related humanistic fields. The candidate shall have an excellent command of foreign language and the specific knowledge, talent and skill necessary to function independently. Performance at level 3 required for all tasks.

Required Skills: ** ALL APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST POSSESS A CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI WITH FULL -SCOPE POLY. ** Linguist MUST possess technical computer information system skills, at a minimum, word processing and data entry (i.e., MS Office) to be used in conjunction with written translations.

Desired Skills: Military, Law Enforcement, or Intelligence Community experience preferred. Knowledge and understanding of geopolitical, regional, ethnic and cultural environment in which the language is used is preferred. Linguists with multiple language proficiencies are strongly desired.

Linguist/Translator (Dari)

Will prioritize, interpret and translate foreign language oral and written products into English, this includes hardcopy, electronic, and multi-media material. Will produce written reports as well provide general idea (summarization of key points), detailed summaries, and transcripts of the material. The linguist will conduct accurate translations of audio language material and documents in hard copy and electronic formats in a manner that maintains the integrity and meaning of the material.

Education Preference: Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts/Sciences (or related field) and/or equivalent formal military training of related experience. Native fluency in Dari, spoken and written, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a focused and close knit team, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of the internet. Familiarity with methods/techniques used to conduct research on the internet. Analytical capability, previous in-country experience, and strong ability to speak and write English. Secret & Top Secret Clearance Required depending on linguist category.

Foreign language proficiency: Dari linguist MUST be proficient in (listening, reading, speaking) and MUST be able to provide written proof of such. Commercially equivalent scores/testing are acceptable. If candidate has not taken any of the proficiency tests before, TigerSwan will administer proficiency test to qualified candidates. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory test scores of language proficiency.
Personnel in this category will, at a minimum, have extensive experience in language, literature, linguistics, related humanistic fields. The candidate shall have an excellent command of foreign language and the specific knowledge, talent and skill necessary to function independently. Performance at level 3 required for all tasks.

Deputy Security Program Manager. Duty Location: Iraq

Key Requirements

Possess a current Secret Clearance
8-10 yrs experience in Security best practices
Demonstrated management success
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent communications skills-ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Excellent computer skills with the Microsoft suite of programs-Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. Working skills in Access a plus.

Key Functions

Assists Program Manager in directing program life cycle
Assists in developing comprehensive plans that accomplish both short and long term goals and objectives
May lead and direct a program team with members of various functional backgrounds to accomplish objectives within specific budgets and schedules
May on occasion interface with external customers and organizations as well as top management for the purpose of communicating status of program throughout life cycle
Develops solutions along with other team members to issues that arise during program life cycle
Assists in monitoring execution of program actions in accordance with contract statement of work
Assists in tracking status of actions required during program life cycle
Assists in coordinating efforts/actions required during the program life cycle
Assists in implementing policies and initiatives to accomplish desired outcomes

Combatives Instructor

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Range: Based on qualifications

Reports To: Program Manager and Director of Training

Location: Multiple locations to include but not limited to Ft. Bragg NC, Camp Lejune NC, Ft. Benning GA

Summary
TigerSwan Instructors will conduct combatives training for Military, Law Enforcement and civilian clients. Must complete a mandatory selection process and a follow on training probationary period.

Duties and Responsibilities

Be able maintain a high level of proficiency in Modern Army Combatives Program curriculum
Deliver blocks of instruction in a professional manner
Communicate effectively with a students from different backgrounds and varying skill sets
Be physically fit and able to teach physically demanding courses
Subject to additional duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

MACP Level Three Qualified
Exceptional unarmed combatives skills
Experience teaching combatives classes
Strong public speaking skills

Physical Requirements
TSI Instructors are expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness. Duties will regularly require long hours and ability to conduct high intensity combatives training.

Security Requirements
As a condition of employment, candidates must have an acceptable background and reference check; provide a copy of their DD214 and pass a pre-employment drug screening. All candidates must be able to gain entry on US Military installations. Active security clearance preferred.

Network Administrator

TigerSwan is seeking a top-tier IT professional who provides information technology systems administration and professional support to internal employees, contractors and consultants.

Primary duties:

Provide first-level contact and problem resolution for all users with hardware, software and applications problems. Resolve as many user-reported problems as expertise permits using available tools and following procedures and policies for the handling of support cases
Courteously obtain and convey concise problem information for local and remote employees
Add and remove domain users, modify rights, and configure servers and operating environments
Configure and deploy new workstations and IP telephones
Act as a liaison between customers and other IT support staff to assure accurate problem interpretation and maintain communications with customers during the problem resolution process
Plan and implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor supplied patches
Establish and implement technology policies, practices and procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability o servers and network equipment
Complete system performance and security audits and participate in managing all network security solutions, including anti-virus and anti-spam software and system monitoring software
Perform, monitor, and test internet-based server backups and data recovery
Maintain and manage MySQL database, firewall and web filter
Maintain hosted email systems and corporate cellular telephone program
Maintain corporate web presence utilizing Word Press and SharePoint

Required skills:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or equivalent training or work experience
Two to five years of experience in network administration, system administration or user support
Understanding of groups, rights, permissions and ability to use administration tools to manage user accounts via Microsoft Active Directory
Intermediate understanding of server security and ability to implement basic hardening steps
Ability to provide Level II server and application software support
Intermediate networking skills
Intermediate knowledge of server and workstation operating systems to include Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS.
Knowledge of managing server uninterrupted power supplies (UPS)
Experience with online backup systems (Mozy, Iron Mountain, etc.)
Working knowledge of managing MySQL database management system
Working knowledge of Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)
Experience managing and supporting networked printers and scanners (HP preferred)
Working knowledge of Cisco ASA firewalls and Barracuda web filters

Desired but not required:

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Network+, Server+ or related certifications
US Government security clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to hr2008@tigerswan.biz. Please include the position title in the subject field of your email.