SITEC - Test & Evaluation Systems Engineer - MacDill AFB

Peraton; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Test and Evaluation Systems Engineer to support SITEC 3 EOM at MacD AFB in Florida. You will perform tier three testing, develop plans and scripts, analyze results, and collaborate with development teams to verify interoperability and drive performance improvements.

The role requires DoD IT program experience, MECM and PowerShell expertise, strong analytic and writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years with HS Diploma, 10+ years with AS/AA, 8+ with BS/BA, 6+ with MS/MA or 3+ with PhD
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• 3+ years of DoD enterprise IT program experience
• Advanced MECM and PowerShell scripting
• Strong AD, Trellix, MDE, RHEL, ACAS, STIGs, IAVA knowledge
• ITIL familiarity and strong testing experience
• Proven software/hardware integration testing ability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and technical writing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Analyze software/hardware test results and performance data
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for IT infrastructure
• Create test plans, scripts, and scenarios for various testing types
• Evaluate products and systems and provide improvements
• Collaborate with dev and requirements teams to test applications
• Verify compliance with specifications and requirements
• Monitor and improve testing processes via analysis
• Provide MECM and PowerShell expertise to the team
• Participate in design reviews and system tests
• Generate assessments and implement network/system improvements
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Maintain currency with NIST standards
• Translate data/results into evaluative conclusions

Skills

DoD IT experience

Advanced PowerShell scripting

MECM

Active Directory

Trellix

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

RHEL

ACAS

STIGs

IAVA

ITIL

System integration testing

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Networking basics

Systems engineering

Communication

Technical writing

Education

HS Diploma

AS/AA degree

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

PhD

DoD TS/SCI clearance

DoW 8140 compliant (WRC 451)

Tools

MECM

PowerShell

Active Directory

Trellix

MDE

RHEL

ACAS

STIGs

IAVA

ITIL

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Systems Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM. This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

As a Test and Evaluation Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the functionality and performance of software and hardware. Your responsibilities will include performing tier three support in accordance with the SIE OPORD. In addition to possessing in-depth technical knowledge of the Government’s software and hardware, you'll need advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and design skills. Effective communication with both technical and non-technical users is essential. Familiarity with the systems engineering process and data is a fundamental requirement for performance improvement. You'll actively participate in working groups, design reviews, and system tests. Additionally, this position involves generating assessments and implementing actionable recommendations based on reviews. Extensive knowledge of the development process, including specification, documentation, and quality assurance, is crucial.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyze the results of software, hardware, or interoperability testing


• Design, develop, and implement testing methods for USSOCOM's IT infrastructure


• Create comprehensive test plans, scripts, and scenarios for functional, regression, and deployment testing


• Conduct thorough analysis, diagnostics, and evaluations of products and systems


• Make recommendations based on test results


• Collaborate with development and requirements teams to coordinate and test applications


• Test, evaluate, and verify hardware and/or software to determine compliance with defined specifications and requirements


• Monitor and improve testing processes through failure analysis, throughput analysis, and yield analysis


• Provide expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and PowerShell scripting


• Participate in working groups, design reviews, and system tests


• Generate assessments and implement solutions for network and system improvements


• Assisting with immediate and emergency troubleshooting and problem resolution as required


• Maintaining currency in applicable industry standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)


• Translate data and test results into evaluative conclusions

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Min 12 years with HS Diploma, 10 years with AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with PHD


• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance


• At least 3 years of related experience in support of a DoD enterprise level IT program


• Ability to focus on engineering from a performance optimization perspective


• Advanced proficiency in MECM


• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting


• In-depth understanding of Active Directory (AD), Trellix, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA)


• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices


• Experience with software and hardware integration testing


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Working knowledge of network and information exchange technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, RESTful, SOAP, HTTP)


• Expertise with system engineering processes and techniques


• Excellent collaboration and communication skills


• Strong technical writing skills

Desired Qualifications:

• DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 451 – System Administrator - Intermediate level or higher


• MCE Azure Architect OR MCE Azure DevOps Engineer OR VMware Certified Professional (VCP) OR Microsoft Certified Expert related to candidate’s work area

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.