Systems Integrator

Sherpa 6, Inc.; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa 6, Inc is seeking a Systems Integrator for the JPEO CBRND Wearables program in Natick, MA. You will work with program offices and vendors to integrate equipment, manage acquisitions, and ensure fielding readiness.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a similar role, strong Linux and networking background, and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders. Security clearance (Secret) is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or IT-related field required.
• 5+ years proven experience in a similar capacity.
• Strong experience with network architectures and network hardware configurations.
• Experience administering Linux and other server systems.
• Military experience or knowledge of standard tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Solid experience solving system and network design issues.
• Ability to communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, communication, and reporting skills.
• Familiar with RDT&E across different Government Organizations.
• Familiar with Government procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and attend meetings with vendors and 3rd party program offices.
• Compile meeting notes and distribute content to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support program office fielding synch and integration.
• Support the program with acquisition management.
• Remain abreast of military, government, and commercial technologies related to C4ISR that can support JPEO CBRND.
• Aid integrating new equipment with current equipment for demonstrations and testing.
• Aid with new equipment specifications and standards between vendors and program office.
• Conduct new equipment training on assigned products and supply context for equipment uses and capabilities.
• Train and integrate ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server, and CIVTAK.
• Able to configure wideband and narrowband handheld radios.
• Identify discrepancies, anomalies, and defects in products provided for evaluation.

Skills

Network architecture

Linux administration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or IT-related field

Job description

Description

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%
Security Clearance: Secret clearance required

Citizenship: US Citizenship required

Sherpa 6, Inc has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Integrator for the JPEO CBRND Wearables program. As a Systems Integrator, this person will be responsible for working closely with the JPEO CBRND and DEVCOM Soldier Center program offices. Overall responsible for supporting the assistant product manager of the JPEO CBRND wearables line of effort.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and attend meetings with vendors and 3rd party program offices
• Compile meeting notes and distribute content to internal and external stakeholders
• Support program office fielding synch and integration
• Support the program with acquisition management
• Remain abreast of military, government, and commercial technologies related to C4ISR that can support JPEO CBRND
• Aid integrating new equipment with current equipment for demonstrations and testing
• Aid with new equipment specifications and standards between vendors and program office
• Conduct new equipment training on assigned products and supply context for equipment uses and capabilities
• Train and integrate ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server, and CIVTAK
• Able to configure wideband and narrowband handheld radios
• Identify discrepancies, anomalies, and defects in products provided for evaluation

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S) in engineering or IT-related field
• 5+ years proven experience working in a similar capacity
• Strong experience with network architectures and network hardware configurations
• Experience administrating Linux and other server systems
• Military experience or knowledge of standard tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Solid experience problem solving system and network design issues
• Ability to communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders
• Excellent writing, communication, and reporting skills
• Familiar with RDT&E across different Government Organizations
• Familiar with Government procurement processes

Preferred Experience:

• Past affiliation with Special Operations Forces (SOF)
• Understanding of tactical communications
• Flexible and able to adapt in ever-changing conditions
• Ability to configure basic routers and switches
• Ability to bridge disparate networks
• Experience with certificate management
• Understanding of current industry audio and video standards
• Tactical Radio experience, specifically PRC-148C, PRC163C, MPU-5, 4200/4400, 400/600/850/950, and 117G/152A
• Knowledge of Military and Commercial Satellite systems
• Knowledge of Commercial and Tactical Cellular

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/Drug Screening:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background & drug screening will 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.