Systems Integrator

Sherpa 6•Natick, MA

1d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Sherpa 6, Inc. is hiring a Systems Integrator for the JPEO CBRND Wearables program. The role works closely with the JPEO CBRND and DEVCOM Soldier Center program offices and supports the assistant product manager for the JPEO CBRND wearables line of effort. Travel may be required up to 25%. A Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The Systems Integrator supports program coordination, acquisition management, fielding synchronization, and integration. The role also supports demonstrations, testing, equipment configuration and training, and the identification of product discrepancies, anomalies, and defects. Relevant work includes tactical communications and C4ISR technologies, including ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server, and CIVTAK. Sherpa 6 describes itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on user-centered, design-driven solutions for customers and Warfighters. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screening. Reasonable accommodations are available in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The company states that it is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the listed protected grounds. The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical coverage for employees and their families, dental, vision, health and wellness benefits, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. The posting does not state a salary range amount; it says salary negotiations depend on factors including location, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or an IT-related field.
At least 5 years of proven experience working in a similar capacity.
Strong experience with network architectures and network hardware configurations.
Experience administering Linux and other server systems.
Military experience or knowledge of standard tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Experience solving system and network design issues.
Ability to communicate issues and solutions to various stakeholders.
Excellent writing, communication, and reporting skills.
Familiarity with research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) across different government organizations.
Familiarity with government procurement processes.
Secret security clearance required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screening is required as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Past affiliation with Special Operations Forces (SOF).
Understanding of tactical communications.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to configure basic routers and switches.
Ability to bridge disparate networks.
Experience with certificate management.
Understanding of current industry audio and video standards.
Tactical radio experience, specifically PRC-148C, PRC-163C, MPU-5, 4200/4400, 400/600/850/950, and 117G/152A.
Knowledge of military and commercial satellite systems.
Knowledge of commercial and tactical cellular systems.

Responsibilities

Manage and attend meetings with vendors and third-party program offices.
Compile meeting notes and distribute them to internal and external stakeholders.
Support program office fielding synchronization and integration.
Support the program with acquisition management.
Stay informed about military, government, and commercial C4ISR technologies that may support JPEO CBRND.
Help integrate new equipment with current equipment for demonstrations and testing.
Assist with developing new equipment specifications and standards between vendors and the program office.
Conduct training on assigned new equipment and explain its uses and capabilities.
Train and integrate ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server, and CIVTAK.
Configure wideband and narrowband handheld radios.
Identify discrepancies, anomalies, and defects in products provided for evaluation.