C2 Systems Test and Integration Specialist

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

7h

About The Position

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking a Systems Test and Integration Specialist with strong DoD C2 experience to lead software patch verification, regression testing, and system sustainment. The role includes validating patches and hotfixes, troubleshooting system issues, maintaining virtual machine baselines, validating system security, documenting test results, developing curriculum, providing instruction, and coordinating with joint-service teams.

The specialist plans and executes structured tests of software patches and system updates across virtual machine baselines, conducts functional regression testing, and investigates faults or configuration anomalies. The position also supports baseline health checks, security remediation validation, and defect tracking. The role develops and updates SOPs, test plans, checklists, and release reports, and works with Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, and external program offices.

Instructional duties include assisting with curriculum development for current and future C2 and targeting applications, teaching classroom and virtual sessions to students at varying experience levels, and providing over-the-shoulder training on naval platforms and in lab environments. The work may involve standing or walking for extended periods, working on waterfront platforms in all seasons, handling training materials and equipment, travel up to 25%, and working in small spaces aboard Navy ships. Filling this position is contingent upon funding.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a U.S. Government Secret security clearance with Top Secret eligibility. Selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years administering, updating, and troubleshooting enterprise operating systems in virtual machine environments.
• Experience executing system patch deployments, verification testing, and regression analysis across multi-node or multi-server baselines.
• Hands-on scripting or command-line tool experience for automation and system health validation.
• Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, certificates, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with SDLC processes and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or GitLab.
• 1–3 years of onsite or classroom instruction, including virtual training and curriculum development.
• Security+ certification.
• Active passport.
• U.S. citizenship.
• U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level with Top Secret eligibility.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods and work on waterfront platforms in all seasons.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and comfort working in small spaces aboard Navy ships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD C2 systems, including TBMCS and JADOCS.
• Experience with test methodologies, validation criteria, and operational acceptance.
• VMware vSphere/ESXi experience, including snapshots and baseline management.
• Network diagnostic experience verifying communication paths and troubleshooting system issues.
• 5–8 years of training or operator experience in operations centers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute structured test procedures to validate software patches, hotfixes, and cumulative system updates before operational release across virtual machine baselines.
• Perform functional regression testing across core software components to ensure updates do not disrupt services, performance, or inter-system communications.
• Isolate, troubleshoot, and document system faults, service initialization failures, and configuration anomalies arising after patching.
• Validate post-patching system security, remediation effectiveness, and baseline stability; coordinate defect tracking using Jira or equivalent systems.
• Maintain virtual machine baseline integrity and verify system health, service states, and event logs before and after patching.
• Author and update standard operating procedures, test plans, regression checklists, and release validation reports.
• Coordinate with Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army teams and external program offices to report patch impacts, operational anomalies, and test results.
• Assist in developing curriculum for current, follow-on, and future C2 and targeting applications.
• Provide classroom or virtual instruction to students ranging from beginners to subject matter experts.
• Provide over-the-shoulder instruction on naval platforms and in lab environments.
• Package, handle, store, and transport training materials and equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A work environment that encourages excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time