1648 - Systems Integration Technician

Sigma Defense•Belcamp, MD

2d•$65,000 - $107,000

About The Position

Sigma Defense is currently seeking a Systems Integration Technician to work in support of the Army for the Network Modernization & Mission Network Technical Service Support program (NetMod). NetMod sets forth the work efforts required to provide product technical support services for systems and equipment being produced, fielded, modified, or supported by PdM Network Modernization (NetMod) and PdM Mission Network of the Project Manager (PM) Tactical Network (TN) of the Program Executive Office for Command Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T). This support may also include future systems and equipment that is acquired for the Army to maintain its technological advantage. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience as a System Technician or performing System Engineer related activities.
3+ years in the Department of Defense supporting systems engineering technologies is highly preferred.
Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable communication networks in dynamic, often military or field-based environments.
Experienced with integrating existing infrastructures with new tactical network components.
Experience with managing network connectivity between various platforms like ground vehicles, airborne assets, and command centers.
Must be able to obtain DoD 8570/8410 IAT Level II.
Familiarity with selecting appropriate network protocols and technologies for specific mission needs, including data link layers, routing protocols, and encryption mechanisms.
Experience with testing methodologies for embedded systems, integration testing, and systems-level testing.
Familiarity with utilization of simulation tools to analyze system performance under various scenarios.
Experience with hardware interfacing (analog/digital converters, sensors, actuators).
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to exchange accurate information with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

Interacting with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements/design.
Participates in the development of test strategies.
Assist in developing solutions to systems engineering challenges based on technology insertion and new product integration.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Tactical Network hardware and software systems as they relate to large-scale battlefield communications at all echelons.
Install (load) the unit specific configurations (configs)/Internet Protocols (IP) which are based on the latest unit System Architecture and the Lightweight Directory Interchange Format (LDIF).
Ensure that PdM NetMod and PdM Mission Network systems are Fully Mission Capable (FMC) following Initial Fielding, Reset or Upgrade and are therefore ready for the unit and ready to be utilized for missions.