Army Systems Integrator: Field-Ready Tech Lead

Sherpa 6, Inc.; Spring Lake, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Sherpa 6 is seeking a Systems Integrator to support Army Trail Boss Team NIE efforts. You will bridge development and warfighter operations, ensuring seamless integration, evaluation, and fielding of new systems while translating complex tech to actionable guidance for soldiers in the field.

The role requires Active Secret clearance, 5+ years in systems integration, and strong Linux/AD/PKI expertise, with experience in TAK/MCC and security protocols. Willingness to travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• BS in Engineering, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in systems integration, network operations, or technical support.
• Strong knowledge of network architectures, hardware configurations, and system design.
• Experience administering Linux and server-based systems.
• Familiarity with TAK and Mission Command systems.
• Knowledge of encryption, VPNs, DNS, firewalls, ports, and protocols.
• Experience with Active Directory, Open LDAP, PKI, certificates, and identity management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft OS and Azure environments.
• Ability to deploy, troubleshoot, and analyze logs across complex systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Government RDT&E, acquisition, and procurement processes.
• Military experience or knowledge of TTPs.

Responsibilities

• Technical Liaison between soldiers and government/industry providers, translating tech terms to operational language.
• System of Systems integration to ensure interoperable functionality across diverse components.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues during integration, testing, and deployment.
• Manage and analyze requirements to meet warfighter operational needs.

Skills

Secret clearance

System integration

Network architectures

Linux administration

AD/PKI

Azure

TAK/MCC

Documentation

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering/IT/related field

Equivalent applicable experience

Tools

Docker

Ansible

PostgreSQL

Job description

Description

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Sherpa 6, Inc has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Integrator in support of an Army Trail Boss Team . A Systems Integrator on an Army Trail Boss Team plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology development and the warfighter. Operating at the intersection of technical expertise and operational understanding, they ensure that complex systems are not only integrated seamlessly but are also effective and user-friendly for soldiers in the field.

The primary purpose of a Systems Integrator on a Trail Boss Team is to provide the technical leadership and oversight necessary for the successful integration, evaluation, and fielding of new and upgraded military systems. This is especially crucial in the context of the Army's Network Integration Evaluations (NIEs), where numerous systems are assessed simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Liaison: Acting as the primary technical point of contact between the soldiers of the evaluating unit and the various government and industry organizations providing the systems. This involves translating complex engineering and acquisition terminology into clear, operational language for the soldiers.
• System of Systems Integration: Ensuring that individual systems, which may come from different developers, can communicate and operate together effectively as a cohesive "system of systems." This involves understanding and managing the intricate web of hardware and software interfaces.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues that arise during the integration and testing of new equipment. This requires a deep understanding of the systems' technical specifications and operational employment.
• Requirements Management: Working to ensure that the systems being developed and tested meet the operational needs of the warfighter. This may involve analyzing and decomposing high-level requirements into more detailed specifications.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent applicable experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems integration, network operations, or technical support roles
• Strong experience with network architectures, hardware configurations, and system design
• Experience administering Linux and server-based systems
• Familiarity with TAK and Mission Command systems and Army/SOF fielding environments
• Knowledge of network encryption, VPNs, DNS, firewalls, ports, and protocols
• Experience with Active Directory, Open LDAP, PKI, certificate authorities, and identity management
• Proficiency with Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, including Azure environments
• Ability to deploy, troubleshoot, and analyze logs across complex systems
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office tools and technical documentation
• Familiarity with Government RDT&E, acquisition, and procurement processes
• Military experience or knowledge of standard tactics, techniques, and procedures referred

Preferred Experience:

• Tactical communications and radio experience (PRC-148C, PRC-163C, MPU-5, PRC-169, 117G/152A, etc.)
• Ability to configure routers, switches, and bridge disparate networks
• Experience with Docker, Ansible, and containerized services
• Experience with Postgres database management and CLI-based queries
• Knowledge of tactical and commercial satellite systems
• Knowledge of commercial and tactical cellular technologies
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management
• Familiarity with audio/video and networking industry standards
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic operational environments

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

ADA:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

EEO/AA:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.