Modeling & Simulation Engineer II: Network Automation

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Model & Simulation Engineer II to support AFCENT mission operations, focusing on delivering combat-ready IT capabilities and secure communications across multi‑domain networks.

The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, automation, and integration within a DoD environment. You will contribute to designing, testing, and automating network infrastructures, while coordinating with enclave teams and ensuring interoperability with evolving architectures.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Unix/Linux experience is required.
• Ability to identify organizational policy stakeholders and align work accordingly.
• Ability to implement automated capabilities for updating or patching system software within documented timelines.

Responsibilities

• Use modeling and simulation tools to develop network models from existing architectures using management data.
• Develop and run simulations to assess impact of technology changes on network architecture.
• Design and research wide area networks, new or modified, to support mission needs.
• Recommend changes based on trend analysis from networks and system models.
• Provide technical support for upgrades and new integrations to ensure interoperability.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency with automation across NOSC functional areas.
• Develop automation strategies and processes aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support network troubleshooting and enhancement by identifying sub-standard configurations.
• Coordinate with enclave engineering teams to automate network/systems engineering processes.
• Integrate tools to manage networks using software to provision, configure, deploy, and test infrastructures.
• Develop and deploy programming/automation tools for network/system changes.
• Manage and configure advanced network management tools to collect data.
• Develop IT systems concepts of operations and engineering plans.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Stakeholder identification

Education

Associates degree in related field

Tools

CCNP

CCDP

ITIL Foundation

Job description

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Model & Simulation Engineer II to support AFCENT mission operations, focusing on delivering combat-ready IT capabilities and secure communications across multi‑domain networks.

The role emphasizes modeling, simulation, automation, and integration within a DoD environment. You will contribute to designing, testing, and automating network infrastructures, while coordinating with enclave teams and ensuring interoperability with evolving architectures.