GEOINT Systems Engineer

Reinventing Geospatial Inc. (rgi)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Apache HTTP Server Server Applications Computing Platforms Systems Engineering ArcGIS (Software) Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS CompTIA Security+ Information Systems Databases
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Computer Engineering Linux RAID Middleware Network Interface Controllers Geospatial Intelligence GeoServer Desktop Environments Web Servers Internet Information Services (IIS) IP Addressing IPv4 IPv6 Storage Area Network (SAN) Subnetting OSI Models JSON Python (Programming Language) Network Troubleshooting PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Multicasting Networking Basics Routing Network Protocols Nginx Oracle (Applications) Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Quantum GIS (QGIS) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Remote File Sharing Ansible Software Requirements Analysis Software Systems Systems Integration Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Web Applications Extensible Markup Language (XML) Enterprise Software Applications Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Hardware Infrastructure Puppet Restful APIs Docker

Job description

  • Support the installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of geospatial software systems.
  • Utilize technical expertise across operating systems, enterprise applications, automation technologies, and hardware infrastructure to ensure mission-critical geospatial capabilities remain operational and secure.
  • Analyze system capabilities with AGE and COE compliance requirements and identify gaps
  • Maintain functional specifications that define essential technical requirements of Legacy DCGS-A, IS&A, Mission Command, and COE CPCE
  • Maintain system engineering documentation including the System Engineering Plan, Software Requirements Traceability Matrix
  • Cross reference mapping of GEOINT functional specifications to Intelligence or Mission Command Systems specifications and program-leveldocuments, such as the Capabilities Production Document (CPD), Information Systems Interface Control Document (IS-ICD), and Requirements Definition Package (RDP)
  • Interact with systems users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design
  • Plan and perform engineering research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications
  • Lead team of engineers through project completion; responsible for major technical/engineering projects of higher complexity

Requirements

If you’re the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team., Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph, * Experience with installation, configuration, security hardening, peration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of: Windows operating systems (Server and Desktop environments), Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar distributions)

  • Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting enterprise software including: Web servers (Apache, Nginx, IIS), Database systems (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle), Web applications and services Middleware and application servers
  • Strong scripting and automation capabilities with knowledge of: General programming paradigms including data types, control flow structures, and logic constructs,
  • PowerShell, Python, Bash/Shell scripting experience
  • Experience with REST API technologies including: Understanding of HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH) and the ability to automate API interactions for system integration and operations, JSON/XML data handling
  • Comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals: Network protocols (TCP, UDP, multicast, unicast), File sharing protocols (SMB, NFS), IP addressing schemes (IPv4/IPv6) and subnet calculations, Routing concepts and implementation, OSI model and troubleshooting methodology
  • Experience with network troubleshooting tools and techniques
  • Knowledge of system hardware architecture for selection, suitability analysis, operation, and troubleshooting: RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 6, 10), HDD vs. SSD performance characteristics, SAN architecture and management, CPU architectures and performance considerations, RAM capacity and speed requirements, GPU capabilities for geospatial processing workloads
  • Ability to perform hardware capacity planning and performance optimization
  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years as a systems engineer for technical projects in a government customer environment

Additional Skills we would like to see…

  • CompTIA Security+ certification or higher-level security certification
  • Prior experience supporting geospatial software platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoServer, MapServer, or similar)
  • Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain clearance
  • Familiarity with DoD security standards (STIGs, RMF, FISMA)
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Experience in military or government IT environments

Benefits & conditions

We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:

· 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance

· Paid parental leave

· 401k with matching

· Escalating vacation time

· Referral bonuses

· Tuition reimbursement

· Professional development training

· Free beverages and snacks

· Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays

Grow to be our next leader:

At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.

About the company

Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients. We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating software development with geospatial intelligence. Our projects range from data collection to advanced deep learning, leveraging tools like Python, Java, and ArcGIS.

We don’t just fill roles we build teams of high performers and leaders who make an immediate impact. At our core, we’re driven by innovation and powered by people who work at the intersection of passion and performance. Here, you’ll collaborate with bold thinkers, leverage cutting edge technology, and tackle meaningful challenges from day one., Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.

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