Software Technician

KIHOMAC•Colorado Springs, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform activities focused on the configuration and operation of a wide range of test stimulus and monitoring tools, to include a major Linux-based simulation system and various tactical message injection and monitoring systems (both Windows and UNIX based). Conduct development of software as directed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
Active Security+ required
6+ years of general (full-time) work experience required
2+ years of directly related experience required
Programming in Java and scripting in the Windows and Linux environment
Troubleshooting code and script
Troubleshooting workstation and server configurations
Must be a US citizen
Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with ballistic missile defense operations and interconnectivity, theater, midcourse, and terminal missile defense, and war gaming laboratories and interfaces preferred
Knowledge of strategic and theater missile defense weapon systems, sensor systems, tactical communications, and C2BMC Environments preferred
Experience with IP networking concepts and troubleshooting preferred
Familiarity with tactical message formats preferred
Knowledge of DoD communications systems, and networks/protocols preferred
Knowledge of test planning and test conduct within laboratory environment preferred
Running/managing systems and services in a virtualized environment (VMware)
Security patching and software management using RedHat Satellite
Integrating NetBox with automation tools
Software lifecycle and development

Responsibilities

Perform activities focused on the configuration and operation of a wide range of test stimulus and monitoring tools, to include a major Linux-based simulation system and various tactical message injection and monitoring systems (both Windows and UNIX based)
Conduct development of software as directed
Other duties as assigned