IT Engineering Professionals IRES - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

34d•$70,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We are seeking passionate and skilled technical professionals to directly support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on this critical mission: The Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA). This team is on the front lines, shaping the systems that protect us from advanced threats. Your work will directly influence the entire lifecycle of our nation's most advanced space-based sensing capabilities, from the initial design to becoming fully operational. What is exciting about this opportunity: Full System Lifecycle: Drive the development of critical space capabilities through every phase: from initial studies, analysis, and prototyping to detailed system architecture, development, and fielding. Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on enterprise-level services, advanced Mission Suites, and state-of-the-art operations centers. End-to-End RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation) Impact: Your expertise is needed to support various areas such as core infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, logistics and planning for their launch, and ultimately through system operations. Tangible Results: See your contributions come to life during flight tests and the operational support of planned space capabilities that are vital to the MDA's mission. We are looking for highly motivated, results-oriented professionals who thrive on solving complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. If you are a natural problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for leveraging your expertise to enhance our nation's security, we want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a mission-critical environment. We are looking for multiple skill sets in any of the following technical areas: System Engineering: Experience with systems architecture, integration, DevOps, or requirements analysis. Operating Systems: Deep knowledge of Linux environments, Red Hat (RHEL), Bash/Shell Scripting, System Administration, and Automation. Data & Analytics: Hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar observability and SIEM platforms. Model Based System Engineering (MBSE): Proficiency with industry-standard MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody) and requirements management platforms (e.g., DOORS Next Gen). A deep understanding of MBSE frameworks and methodologies, with the ability to apply them to complex aerospace or defense systems. Virtualization & Cloud: Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware (VCF) and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker. Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with core cloud concepts or certifications, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Infrastructure: Experience working in a physical data center environment.

Requirements

A mission-first mindset with a demonstrated passion for your work and a commitment to contributing to national security.
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven strength in solving complex problems.
The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities and short deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoW Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret.
Experience with systems architecture, integration, DevOps, or requirements analysis.
Deep knowledge of Linux environments, Red Hat (RHEL), Bash/Shell Scripting, System Administration, and Automation.
Hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar observability and SIEM platforms.
Proficiency with industry-standard MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody) and requirements management platforms (e.g., DOORS Next Gen).
A deep understanding of MBSE frameworks and methodologies, with the ability to apply them to complex aerospace or defense systems.
Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware (VCF) and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker.
Familiarity with core cloud concepts or certifications, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Experience working in a physical data center environment.

Responsibilities

Drive the development of critical space capabilities through every phase: from initial studies, analysis, and prototyping to detailed system architecture, development, and fielding.
Work on enterprise-level services, advanced Mission Suites, and state-of-the-art operations centers.
Support various areas such as core infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, logistics and planning for their launch, and ultimately through system operations.
Contribute to flight tests and the operational support of planned space capabilities.