1648 - Systems Integration Technician

Sigma Defense; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA, FSA, DFSA Plans

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 (Floating) Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

A defense technology company in Maryland is seeking a Systems Integration Technician to support the Army's modernization initiatives. The role involves translating user requirements into system designs, managing network connections, and ensuring mission-capable systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in systems engineering and be able to obtain the necessary security clearance. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $107,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience as a System Technician.
• 3+ years supporting systems engineering technologies in the Department of Defense.
• Must be able to obtain DoD 8570/8410 IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Interact with system users to translate their requirements into systems design.
• Develop test strategies and solutions for engineering challenges.
• Install unit specific configurations based on system architecture.

Skills

Systems engineering

Network security

Communication technologies

Network design and implementation

Testing methodologies

Hardware interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in an unspecified field

Job description

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.

• 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.

Personnel Clearance Level

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• 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.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $107,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary