PR026-016 - SYSTEM SOFTWARE INTEGRATOR

qtecinc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QTEC Aerospace in Huntsville, AL seeks a System Software Integrator to join a multi-contractor team supporting Missile Defense programs. The role focuses on building and maintaining complex computing systems, with responsibilities for testing, debugging, and providing ongoing support.

Applicants should have a STEM degree with related experience and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, plus strong scripting and Linux system administration skills. Security clearance to DoD SECRET level is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2 years related experience (6 years with no degree)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+)
• RHEL system administration experience
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to script (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and work at the command line in Windows and Linux environments

Responsibilities

• Build, design, connect, and maintain complex computing systems to ensure correct operation
• Test and debug systems and provide ongoing support and maintenance

Skills

RHEL system administration

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell,

Python

Agile/DevOps

Networking basics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

2+ years related experience or 6 years equivalent

Tools

Ansible

VMware vSphere 7.x+

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, Crucible)

Job description

QTEC Aerospace is seeking a SYSTEM SOFTWARE INTEGRATOR to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have a proven track record and a positive work ethic.

Job Summary

QTEC Aerospace is looking for highly capable and motivated individuals. The successful candidates will function as an integral member of a multi-contractor team providing program, engineering, and technical support to Missile Defense programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Building, designing, connecting, and maintaining complex computing systems to ensure they operate correctly
• Testing and debugging systems, and providing ongoing support and maintenance

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience; 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, etc.)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration experience
• Strong software, system, and network troubleshooting skills
• Ability to script or work at the command line level within RHEL and Windows-based systems (Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell, or Python)
• Basic understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment
• Basic understanding of networking to include subnets, routing, VLANs, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare and brief presentations to the customer as needed
• Self-motivated and customer-oriented

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of routing/switching and experience debugging network-oriented applications
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible
• Administration experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or higher
• Experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment
• Working knowledge of Linux systems in a Windows Domain environment
• Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs or any sensor/weapon system, Link 16 experience
• Experience with implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance on Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
• Previous experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, Crucible, etc.)
• Ability to generate procedures that test functionality
• Additional Operating System Environment Certification i.e., (MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified, etc.)

Security Clearance

Candidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.

Location

Huntsville, AL

QTEC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and advancement in employment without regard to any applicable local, state or federally protected class, characteristic or non-merit based factor.