8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in STEM.
Proficient in system administration and configuration management.
Experience operating Linux-based systems is essential.
Ability to quickly learn various operating systems and commands.
Must adapt to short deadlines and work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Linux+ or comparable OS certification required or to be obtained.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in small teams.
Responsibilities
Coordinate development and interoperability of the C2BMC Distributed Training System.
Maintain, install, and plan future iterations of DTS Sim/Stim equipment.
Plan and coordinate software updates for seamless integration of evolving components.
Load, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Modeling & Simulation components.
Analyze and troubleshoot tactical messaging protocols like TADIL-J/Link16 and VMF.
Utilize knowledge of networks and RHEL commands for troubleshooting interfaces.
Assist team members with troubleshooting, configuration management, and integration tasks.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge missile defense systems.
Collaborative environment with a small team of engineers.
Professional development opportunities in advanced technologies.
Exposure to various technical solutions and systems integration.
Potential for obtaining additional certifications and training.
Full Job Description
Primary responsibility is the integration & interoperability of the Distributed Missile Defense System (MDS) framework, weapons and sensor models, and Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) provided by the various element program offices into the DTS Sim/Stim product. The DTS Sim/Stim is a system of systems consisting of distributed training and exercise frameworks as well as weapons systems and sensor modeling applications. The DTS Sim/Stim is the primary driver that provides the stimulus needed to enable Warfighters to train on their operational Missile Defense systems at their warfighting location.
The Systems Integrator is responsible for coordinating the development and interoperability of the C2BMC Distributed Training System.
Responsible for maintaining, installing and planning the current and future iterations of the DTS Sim/Stim equipment.
Responsibilities require involvement in the planning and coordination of software updates among Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other organizations to facilitate seamless integration of evolving components within the product suite.
Tasks include loading, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting the various Modeling & Simulation components within the DTS Sim/Stim environment.
Integration efforts will include the analysis and troubleshooting of various tactical messaging protocols such as TADIL-J/Link16, VMF, B-Series, BXS/XML, and ADIP formats.
Knowledge of networks, protocols, and RHEL commands will be required in the troubleshooting of various interfaces within and external to the DTS Sim/Stim Product Suite.
The DTS SimStim uses a RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system. Administration experience with Linux based Operating Systems, System Security, and maintenance of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTs) products such as Java and MySQL is highly preferred.
Experience operating within a Linux based environment is required.
Additional tasks include aiding team members in troubleshooting, configuration management, architecture and integration of Blue Force Lay-downs (BFL) in accordance with directives.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree in STEM.
Proficient in System Administration, configuration management and operations.
Experience in operating a Linux based systems is a must.
Aptitude for rapidly learning various operating systems and commands.
Must be able to adapt to short term deadlines and work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication/presentation skills.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Security + certified or have the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Must also possess or obtain a Linux + or comparable Operating System certification.
The candidate must be able to work well within a small team of up to five engineers, but also be self-motivated, able to take the initiative to run a task from start to finish without constant supervision and be able to relay findings in a timely and clear manner.
Communication and documentation skills
Ability to provide briefings and demonstrations or generating documents and artifacts on system capabilities and architectures.
Desired Skills
Experience with containerization, virtualization, Kubernetes orchestration, Helm chart development and deployment, RESTful API integration, and other technical solutions to maximize efficiency by balancing SW performance with available HW platforms.
Knowledge of MDS. Previous experience in an operations center. Previous experience working with SSF, OSF, OSM, EADSIM, JSAF, MDST, FOXSIM, BOA, C2BMC, GFC, or other real-time simulations.
Familiarity with DIS, TCP, UDP, and Multicast. Familiarity with VMF, TADIL-J, S-TADIL J, IBS, ADSI, CNIP, TDACS and other Tactical Data Links.
Network connectivity/troubleshooting knowledge and Information Assurance (procedures and patching) background a plus.
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About Modern Technology Solutions
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
