NGTS Programmer (Software Engineer 3) - 25471

Requisition Number: 25471 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 

Security Clearance: Top Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Who We Are

Mission Technologies, a Division of HII is seeking a NGTS Programmer (Software Engineer 3) to support Modeling, Simulation and Training at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis AFB, NV.  The individual’s primary responsibility will center on providing system support of the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) to ensure optimal performance within JSE at the JITTC-N. 

What You Will Do

Maintain continuous operation of the NGTS program and operability to ensure effective support of missions and the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is operating at optimal performance levels.  This will include, but are not limited to: 

• Setting up administrator and user service accounts. 
• Installing system-wide software and allocate mass storage space. 
• Performing configuration management and troubleshooting of systems which may be physical or virtual/server based. 
• Optimize system operation and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning. 
• Aide users in accessing and utilizing systems. 
• Interact with users and evaluate vendor products. 
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware and software. 
• Coordinate installation of new and upgraded software and hardware, as well as provide fail-safe and backup systems. 
• Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocations related to the use of available computing resources. 
• Adhere to best practices in securely storing, backing up, and archiving data. 
• Documenting processes related to database design, configuration and performance. 
• Adhere to and enforce information security best practices and procedures, particularly when working with multi-level secure environments. 
• Maintain vigilance to protect sensitive systems and data across classified enclaves. 

What You Must Have

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience as LINUX or simulator network system administration. 
• Experience with NGTS and interactions with other JSE components. 
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software contexts, including integration with diverse display solutions. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of network administration principles as they apply to simulator systems. 
• Awareness of and adherence to information security best practices. 
• Proficiency in performing configuration management and collaborating with other configuration managers. 
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing complex systems in a high-stakes environment. 
• Ability to write processes for simulator technicians and engineers. 
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills to produce and maintain technical documents and procedures. 
• Ability to create and maintain data logging procedures and reports in order to identify issues and submit deficiency reports (DRs) to relevant SMEs to find and resolve required solutions and future requirements. 
• Must be able to work in a team environment. 
• Must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR Clearance.
• Must be a US citizen. 

 

Preferred Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.  
• Certifications: Linux+ and COMPTIA+/Security+. 
• Experience in JSE, preferably as a System