Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 27892

HII's Mission Technologies division•Suffolk, VA

12d

About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a Systems Engineer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE), JLVC Modernization effort - Joint Staff J7(JS J-7) contract at our Suffolk, VA Joint Staff Complex.

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance
Distributed systems experience: configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting multi node systems and networked environments
Experience with HLA or similar M&S frameworks: understanding federation concepts, RTI communication, and FOM/SOM basics
Experience working in secure or classified environments and familiarity with TS or SIPR networks
Demonstrates strong knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD practices, including automated build and test processes, effective version control usage, and secure deployment methodologies.
Cybersecurity and system hardening knowledge: RMF awareness, STIG application, secure baselining
Linux and/or Windows server administration: installation, patching, log analysis, and performance management
Strong communication skills for engaging with government, military, and technical teams
Ability to operate in fast paced, high stakes environments
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Joint LVC (JLVC) simulation federations
Familiarity with specific HLA RTI implementations and federation management tools
Hands-on experience with cross-domain technologies, guards, or TS–SIPR data transfer solutions
Experience with simulation tools such as JSPA, JTT SIM, RTI S, JTDS OBS, or terrain/geospatial systems
Experience implementing data tagging, MLS solutions, or advanced information assurance controls
Infrastructure engineering experience in on prem, hybrid, or classified cloud environments
Experience with containerization (Docker) or orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
Experience with automated testing frameworks used in DevSecOps pipelines
Professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS, or Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Integrate, configure, and deploy federation components within a TS enclave, including protocol bridges, simulation controllers, and data interoperability tools
Engineer and maintain systems supporting simulation services such as: – HLA federation communication and RTI-based interactions – Simulation display and control systems – Terrain & geospatial data services (WMS, 3D models, raster/vector)
Support implementation and enhancement of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for secure TS–SIPR data transfer
Work with developers to adapt tools for TS compliance, including data tagging, secure message protocols, and required security banners/labels
Provide infrastructure engineering across development, staging, and production TS environments
Support deployment and integration of new capabilities from the development pipeline
Participate in DevSecOps workflows, contributing to integration, testing, accreditation, and release cycles
Work closely with cybersecurity teams to ensure RMF, STIG, and other compliance requirements are met
Support test, validation, performance, and interoperability events
Troubleshoot distributed systems and provide timely resolutions
Document architectures, configurations, and operational processes