Cloud Simulation Integration Engineer

Command Post Technologies, Inc.•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Simulation Integration Engineer based in Suffolk, Virginia, to help bridge legacy joint training architectures and modern cloud environments. The engineer will assist Engineering Leads with refactoring and deploying Joint Live, Virtual, and Constructive (JLVC) federation models, databases, and simulation engines into JWCC Azure. The role includes rehosting and validating modeling and simulation applications in Azure Government virtual machines and container instances; configuring distributed simulation protocols across cloud and hybrid network bridges; assisting with database migration, storage optimization, and secure cross-boundary data transfer; troubleshooting runtime, networking, latency, and synchronization issues during Joint Training Enterprise exercises; and developing automated test harnesses to verify federation stability after deployment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Modeling & Simulation, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of systems administration or software integration experience.
Active Secret clearance.
Strong administration skills across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments.
Proficiency with Bash, Python, or PowerShell for troubleshooting, data conversion, and automated testing.
Solid understanding of TCP/UDP networking, multicast routing, and latency optimization across distributed environments.
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Hands-on experience configuring Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS IEEE 1278) or High Level Architecture (HLA IEEE 1516) run-time infrastructures (RTIs).
Prior experience supporting J7 JTSD tools, including JLVC federation models such as JSAF, MTWS, WARSIM, JCATS, or JTLS.
Experience executing lift-and-shift or refactoring legacy military simulation software into Microsoft Azure or AWS.
Experience with database migration tools.
Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

Rehost and validate modeling and simulation applications in Azure Government virtual machines and container instances.
Configure distributed simulation protocols, including DIS and HLA, across cloud and hybrid network bridges.
Assist legacy system owners with database migration, storage optimization, and secure cross-boundary data transfer.
Troubleshoot runtime errors, network latency issues, and simulation synchronization bottlenecks during Joint Training Enterprise exercises.
Develop automated test harnesses to verify simulation federation stability after deployment.