IT Solutions Architect - Kwajalein Atoll

This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. What You Will Do

• Full lifecycle management of Real Time and post-mission telemetry data systems.
• Execute system sustainment and configuration management for Telemetry Systems operating on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8).
• Serve as the secondary Information Assurance (IA) System Administrator (SA), responsible for implementing and auditing system configuration changes in compliance with established security baselines.
• Manage the patching, vulnerability remediation, and version control for the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) and Telemetry (TM) Configurator software suites.
• Collaborate with current Telemetry Bit Stream Processing (TBSP) engineer to develop, compile, and deploy mission-specific decommutation software builds and Telemetry stream data flow architectures.
• Help design, support and operate advanced post-mission data processing and quantitative analysis algorithms.
• Assist with TM Systems Engineers to conduct comprehensive system-level verification and validation (V&V) testing to ensure telemetry systems meet or exceed all performance specifications.
• Perform advanced network diagnostics, protocol analysis, and latency troubleshooting across dedicated telemetry network segments to isolate and resolve connectivity issues.
• Function as the designated alternate operator for Kwajalein Missile Impact Scoring System (KMISS).
• Assume primary responsibility for the execution of quarterly KMISS cybersecurity updates, ensuring system compliance and operational readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or experience in lieu of education.
• Eight (8) or more years relevant experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must be physically able to travel by boat/helicopter/plane to other work locations on a regular basis.
• Extensive experience with complex IT systems and architecture.
• Technical expertise in Telemetry stream analysis/decommutation, Antenna control systems, system administration, network engineering, and cybersecurity to ensure the integrity, availability, and performance of critical mission data infrastructure.
• Experience with GPS and NTP timing systems.
• Linux Scripting experience with Bash and/or Ruby.
• Python/Java/C programming experience.
• Experience with GIT and IT management systems such as JIRA and ServiceDesk.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment in analyzing and debugging electronic and RF systems per Telemetry RCC Irig standards.
• Experience with DISA STIG/RMF/DIACAP compliance.
• Experience building and deploying Ethernet and RF cabling.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Ground Station Equipment, to include Antenna Control Units, TM protocol gateways/TM modernization systems.
• Experience with Linux RedHat system software and configurations.
• Experience with basic test equipment, spectrum analyzers, meters, scopes.
• Experience with documentation and reports, to include TM data analysis, CDRL updates, data flow diagrams.
• Security +, CYSA+, GICSP, or similar certification

Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one!

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