Intermediate Systems Specialist

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support and advice to all stakeholders and delivery teams
• Participate in and coordinate verification, validation activities and test events relating to sensor integration
• Conduct engineering and management analyses of the clients’ issues as needed
• Participate in national and international standards working groups (WG), routine program meetings and domain-specific conferences that will assist in the evolution of the Sensor Integration
• Participate in program Large Solution Increment, HQ Domain and Program Increment events as necessary
• Access, monitor and contribute to SharePoint and Engineering information system (EIS) Observations and SPRs
• Provide engineering architectural support in response to all observations SPRs
• Participate in ISTAR/Geo vision and road mapping workshops
• Support integration activities on DND systems including, but not limited to DWAN, Consolidated Secret Network Infrastructure and Joint Secret Information System
• Develop test plans for all of the client’s sensor integration capabilities
• Provide direct, on-site support to Canadian and international events, exercises and, when necessary, operations
• Develop, design and maintain test beds, and test procedures
• Produce reports and presentations as needed
• Identify integration opportunities between next-generation infrastructure projects

Software Integration Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and drive the software configuration and integration plan with the main platform integrator
• Design and develop software integration test specifications according to platform software requirements and architecture
• Develop scripts and software applications to enhance the integration process and build the system
• Support Product Development Teams in the setup and execution of the product integration when projects are starting
• Deploy the components on the integration environment

Qualifications

• Proof of STEM diploma (2 year minimum) or University Degree in networking, software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in system engineering in a minimum of 3 of the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated work experience in planning, configuring, employing and managing command and control communication and information systems in a distributed platform environment or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
2. Demonstrated work experience in identifying, analyzing and resolving complex communication and information system and/or ISTAR system problems.
3. Demonstrated work experience in analyzing, designing and/or implementing solutions for communication and information systems or ISTAR systems.
4. Demonstrated work experience in developing and documenting system management solutions (tools and processes) for command and control communication and information systems in mobile platforms or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
5. Demonstrated work experience in system integration, verification and validation, for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing systems.
6. Demonstrated work experience in life-cycle management of tactical communication and information systems, or ISTAR systems.

1. Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
2. Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
3. Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
4. Participating in multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies.
5. Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.