POSITION SUMMARY:

Identify or direct Caelum’s business development initiatives that provide for the expansion of Caelum’s government contracting business in the U.S. Navy market. Develop and maintain relationships with customers and conduct development or capture activities to pursue potential business opportunities that will capitalize on and expand Caelum’s capabilities. Network with industry partners to explore opportunities for priming, joint venture, or subcontracting that would increase Caelum revenues and profitability. The work location is at Caelum’s HQ in Rockville, Maryland.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead or coordinate to develop short- and long-range goals/objectives and business opportunities pipeline focusing on U.S. Navy market.
• Develop and recommend strategies to capitalize on the Company’s technical strengths and develop new capabilities.
• Lead or coordinate in new business capture and pursuit activities; champion multi-discipline or cross-functional teams in proposal preparation activities.
• Ensure the necessary resources to produce strong, winning, and effective new business captures and proposals.
• Support a team mindset within the company and develop appropriate teaming or joint venture partners.
• Manage and report activities, pipeline development, and revenue forecasting.

REPORTING/INTERFACE RELATIONSHIPS:

• Report directly to Caelum’s President or his designee.
• Interface with representatives from government customers, vendors, and teaming partners.
• Interface with Caelum’s other executives regularly, and with contracts’ program or project managers and other support staff as needed.
• Provide weekly activities report and post in Caelum’s secured Enterprise Business Intelligence Center website.
• Participate in weekly BD meeting and Monthly Manager Meeting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 5 years demonstrated previous successful relevant work experience.
• In-depth direct knowledge of the Fed Government contracting acquisition processes.
• Established relationships with potential customers.
• General IT knowledge or technical background that would facilitate to understand technical requirements.
• Confident, self-assured demeanor, with excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• No college degree is required, but a B.S. in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.
• Other advanced study, training, and certification is desirable.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

• Base salary open, depending upon the background and experience of the successful candidate.
• This position is an incentive-oriented position; besides base salary and full fringe benefits, there will be additional incentive compensation IAW revenues/profits generated by the successful candidate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The essential functions of this position are in the office environment and include regular usage of computers. Occasional out-of-town travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Caelum is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Point of Contact:

Please submit your resume to Careers-hq@caelum.com.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

POSITION TITLE:  Linux Admin/IT support for NOAA’s Ocean Surface Winds Science Team (OSWST)

POSITION SCOPE:

This position serves as the principal Systems Administrator and IT resource for the Ocean Surface Winds Science Team in NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) at NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate Predictions in College Park Maryland. The OSWST operates an environment that includes 15 Linux CentOS servers and one Solaris Server, 1.4 Petabytes of mostly JBOD storage, Apache Web servers. OSWST performs experiments on NOAA P3 airplanes and the supported environment include systems and sensor interfaces that reside on those planes.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide systems administration and general support for the OSWST infrastructure;
• Serve as the principal IT resource as member of a small team of scientists and analysts who collect, process, and analyze data to study and model Ocean Surface wind, using data collected via satellite- and air- based experiments;
• Administer, monitor and maintain all Linux servers, including unboxing, provisioning, baseline configuration, ongoing configuration management, patching, and de-commissioning;
• Perform Tier -2 and -3 helpdesk support for the OSWST systems;
• Monitor system performance and resource utilization;
• Assist with patching, developing and implementing firewall rules and security controls;
• Follow and support STAR Configuration Management practices;
• Manage OSWST Apache-based public web services;
• Manage and monitor perimeter security devices including firewalls;
• Setup and manage hardware and software JBOD storage systems;
• Maintain documentation regarding system configurations and processes;
• Support the OSWST data collection mission, including participation in P3 [airplane]-based data collection efforts (Some of these experiments can be in severe weather).

REPORTING/INTERFACE RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Caelum NOAALink Program Manager;
• Receives technical guidance and priorities from the Government Task Manager and the OSWST Team Lead;
• Works with Caelum’s STAR IT Team for collaboration and cross support;
• Interacts and collaborates regularly with Federal and contract employees within STAR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;
• Demonstrated proficiency, with a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience as a Linux Systems Administrator;
• Experience and demonstrable expertise with the following technologies:
  • CentOS Solaris
  • Ability to compile software packages from source (FORTRAN and IDL)
  • TCP/IP Networking and Firewalls
  • Syslog, TCP Wrappers, DMZ implementation principles
  • Change management
  • Apache web servers
  • Scripting: Bash, perl, python, ruby, etc.
• Experience with the following is valuable:
  • TCP/UP, UDP, DNS, iptables, and NFS
  • Programming: Compiling, linking, debugging, etc.
• Experience working on a science/research based technical team
• Experience in the NOAA environment or other U.S Government entity, particularly one supporting a science mission, is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass NOAA’s water survival safety online training requirements

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

*Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate*

Place of performance: College Park, MD

USARC Aviation SASMO

Position Description:

Provide functional and technical support to USARC customers – both locally and dispersed throughout assigned geographic areas. Primary support will be provided by phone or remote desktop support; however, traveling to customer sites is required as needed. Provide functional and technical assistance for USARC units using the Unit Level Logistics System Aviation Enhanced (ULLS-AE) and related sub systems. Support for all issues related to the Unit Level Logistics System – Aviation (Enhanced) (ULLS-AE), related sub-systems and other US Army Logistics Information Systems. Provide or coordinate additional support for all Logistics Information Systems, to include GCSS-Army, ULLS-AE, TC AIMS, SAMS-1E, SAMS-2E, CASI-VSAT. Provide troubleshooting using various techniques to include over-the-phone, Remote Access, and on-site visits as required. Set-up, configure, and install software updates and approved images. Provide units disposition for displaced legacy systems. Apply updates and security patches to fielded systems as required. Utilize the LOGSA, LIW, PBUSE and USAFMSA website to validate data. Assist in the fielding of new systems and equipment. Provide system workarounds when required. Maintain equipment databases.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

High School Diploma/GED AND three (3) years of directly related experience is required.

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience supporting ULLS-AE and related computer hardware/software/network troubleshooting.

Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

Active Secret or Interim Secret Clearance to start. Due to the nature of the Government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.

DoD IA Technical Level II certification, to include CompTIA Security+ (must be currently CE enrolled) Required.

Desired Skills:

Desired experience with a combination of: SAMS-E, ULLS-AE, PBUSE, TC-AIMS, GCSS-A, SAMS-FM, LogDAT and CASI-VSAT; a Computing Environment Certification (i.e. MCSA Windows Server 2012); and knowledge of Information Security and distributed network systems using the ArNET or NIPRNet are preferred, but not essential.

Multiple positions located throughout CONUS

USARC-Jobs@caelum.com

Server Administration

Windows Server Administrator responsible for installation, configuration and support of all Windows, VMware ESXi servers and operating systems within a DoD enterprise environment requiring 24 x 7 uptime. Responsibilities include building, installing and configuration of all physical and virtual servers, deploying and testing OS, virus updates, patches, STIGS, SCAP, and performance tuning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Installs and configures Windows server hardware and software, to include physical and virtual servers, legacy Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS, VMware ESXi, Virtual Center, VMotion and HBSS.

– Assumes a primary role in the testing of new equipment.

– Troubleshoots Windows and ESXi server and OS issues. Independently utilizes all available resources (knowledge bases, online resources, etc.) to ensure timely resolution of server issues.

– Develops operating procedures for system administration activities including system monitoring, performance tuning, backup/recovery, server architecture design and system maintenance.

– Follows operating procedures and utilizes established support tools for analysis and reporting requirements.

– Executes a planned program of virus updates, patch and service pack management, including testing, deployment staging, and documentation. Install, maintain and manage Windows WSUS, SCCM, HBSS, and other servers for automated updates.

– Performs regular system maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, physical to virtual migrations and performance tuning.

– Interfaces with Network Engineers, Storage Engineers, Database Administrators and Application Teams to optimize systems use and configuration.

– Actively participates in project planning to ensure timely and successful completion of projects assigned to Windows server team.

– Provides technical knowledge and recommendations to staff members as required.

– Provides server hardware capacity recommendations.

– Provides installation support for new applications and software releases.

– Interfaces with hardware vendors to maintain and schedule repair of equipment in a timely manner and /or provide hardware repair and maintenance as required.

– Provide on-call 24 x 7 support on a rotating basis.

– Ensure/implement the rigorous application of Information Security/Information Assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of Systems, Applications and/or Services (Hardware & Software).

-Reviews DISA’s Windows Server Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Checklists for guidance.

– Performs other related duties as assigned.

Technical Certification:

DoD 8570 Baseline Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE (required on start date)

Computing Environment: MCSA: Windows Server 2012 or higher equivalent. ) required 120 days from start date)

Clearance:

Active Top secret

Qualifications:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 3+ years’ experience in administrative, technical work, which demonstrated the ability and aptitudes, required to perform technical, managerial, or analytical work and coordination involving management information systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 3+ years’ experience in a majority of the following:

-Large scale Windows Server Administration supporting a variety of business applications (monitoring, tuning, backup/recovery, configuration, documentation)

– Virtualization with VMWare ESXi with Virtual Center, HyperV or other Linux hypervisor

– Networking services for Directory, DNS, DHCP for devices and users.

– Active Directory PKI authentication and protocols for certificate/smartcard revocation

– Windows server implementation and configuration (O/S load, patch updates, application load and configuration)

– Supporting a variety of application within the Windows server environment (business applications, databases, web services, messaging, monitoring tools, etc.)

POSITION TITLE:  Network Management/Information Technology (IT) Lead Specialist

PROGRAM SCOPE: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Advanced Research Center (ARC) Program

• This program supports the management of the Special Purpose Processing Node (SPPN), Unclassified Networks, and other Government Furnished Equipment that comprises the ARC and provide the infrastructure necessary to support Hardware in the Loop (HWIL), Ground Test and tenant/stakeholder activities as part of the SPPN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capable of leading all aspects of network and communication activities across the ARC program to include identifying, prioritizing, and resolving network related issues.
• Research, design, and present emerging technology recommendations to improve the overall network efficiencies and capabilities across the program.
• Experience in monitoring and analyzing network performance to detect and resolve issues.
• Experience in leading network projects, including the installation of new network hardware or software and network configuration and design.
• Provides technical leadership in the integration and testing of complex large-scale networks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: B.A. or B.S. in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field OR four (4) years related work experience, in place of; AND
• Nine (9) – 15 years related work experience.
• IA certification IAW DoD Instruction 8570.01M required.
• TOP SECRET clearance required
• Experience leading a technical team
• Experience in the MDA mission or other U.S Government agency, particularly in support of a research environment, is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

*Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate*

POSITION TITLE:  Lead Engineer

PROGRAM SCOPE: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Advanced Research Center (ARC) Program

• This program supports the management of the Special Purpose Processing Node (SPPN), Unclassified Networks, and other Government Furnished Equipment that comprises the ARC and provide the infrastructure necessary to support Hardware in the Loop (HWIL), Ground Test and tenant/stakeholder activities as part of the SPPN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capable of leading all aspects of engineering activities across the ARC program, to include planning, integration, development, and network testing.
• Lead all network test support activities, to include strategic and deliberate planning.
• Develops, plans, coordinates and integrates systems-related requirements to support operational needs.
• Makes recommendations based on assessments of stakeholder requirements.
• Develops and coordinates contract deliverables and reports. Prepares management plans and reports.
• Leads team members in completion of contract deliverables, task order review, and briefings and presentations.
• General knowledge of complex weapon system engineering as it related to designing, developing, and implementing a network capable of conducting ground tests of the BMDS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Master of Science in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field OR seven (7) years related work experience, in place of; AND
• 15 or more years related work experience
• General knowledge of network integration testing, test configuration management, and data management required.
• TOP SECRET clearance required
• Experience leading a technical team
• Experience in the MDA mission or other U.S Government agency, particularly in support of a research environment, is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

*Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate*

POSITION TITLE:  Integration Management Lead

PROGRAM SCOPE: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Advanced Research Center (ARC) Program

• This program supports the management of the Special Purpose Processing Node (SPPN), Unclassified Networks, and other Government Furnished Equipment that comprises the ARC and provide the infrastructure necessary to support Hardware in the Loop (HWIL), Ground Test and tenant/stakeholder activities as part of the SPPN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads integration checkout activities for Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) components and mid-course sensors after Hardware and Software upgrades within the GMD ISTC laboratories.
• Primary test asset management focal point during formal ground testing, coordinating with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Test Event Execution team to work issues that may arise with components and report status and readiness of ISTC and other laboratories via voice communications.
• Coordinates with all participating BMDS elements within ISTC labs for formal test events, lab readiness runs, and element requested checkout activities, real world events and training exercises; coordinates schedules for integration and lab activities based on element availability.
• Leads the execution of lab readiness runs to verify status of the HWIL assets within ISTC labs.
• Assists lab components in the resolution of issues affecting successful integration for the specified test event.
• Ensures all data is appropriately captured for each component after individual runs, located in the appropriate storage area, and placed under CM control for transfer to the Missile Defense Data Center.
• Captures and maintains metrics of the number of hardware, software, and configuration changes as well as the number of runs conducted on a day to day basis within ISTC laboratories to feed overall ARC utilization metrics for all assets.
• Performance metrics are also captured to include component turnaround time, test execution durations, and data archival efficiency.
• Provides technical support at weekly Integration Meetings and any other impromptu Technical Meetings, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: PhD in a relevant field OR ten (10) years related work experience, in place of; AND
• 20 or more years related work experience.
• IA certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 8570.01M
• TOP SECRET clearance required
• Experience leading a technical team
• Experience in the MDA mission or other U.S Government agency, particularly in support of a research environment, is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

*Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate*

POSITION TITLE:  Cyber Security/Information Assurance Lead

PROGRAM SCOPE: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Advanced Research Center (ARC) Program

• This program supports the management of the Special Purpose Processing Node (SPPN), Unclassified Networks, and other Government Furnished Equipment that comprises the ARC and provide the infrastructure necessary to support Hardware in the Loop (HWIL), Ground Test and tenant/stakeholder activities as part of the SPPN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and manages the implementation of required network security to properly safeguard all computer systems, network, and data in accordance with current policies and regulations.
• Assess the security risks of IT systems, network, and software applications and document them in formal security and risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the MDA Designated Accrediting Authority and Certification Authority process.
• Drives cyber strategy and provides insight into all policy and technical decisions.
• Oversees the implementation of DoDD 8530.1, DoDD 8500.2, DoDI 8510.1, DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework, and other applicable NIST and CNSS IA directives, instructions, guidelines to include interfacing with the MDA Information Assurance management and case managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Master of Science in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field OR seven (7) years related work experience, in place of; AND
• Nine (9) – 15 years related work experience
• IA certification IAW DoD Instruction 8570.01M required
• Proficient in the use/working knowledge of Unix, Linux, Windows, Python, Visual Basic, and Bash.
• TOP SECRET clearance required
• Experience leading a technical team
• Experience in the MDA mission or other U.S Government agency, particularly in support of a research environment, is highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

*Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate*

POSITION TITLE:  Linux Admin/IT support for NOAA’s Ocean Surface Winds Science Team (OSWST)

POSITION SCOPE:

This position serves as the principal systems administrator and IT resource for the Ocean Surface Winds Science Team in NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) at NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate Predictions in College Park Maryland.  The OSWST operates an environment that includes 15 Linux CentOS servers and one Solaris Server, 1.4 Petabytes of mostly JBOD storage, Apache Web servers.  OSWST performs experiments on NOAA P3 airplanes and the supported environment include systems and sensor interfaces that reside on those planes.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide systems administration and general support for the OSWST infrastructure.
• Serve as the principal IT resource as member of a small team of scientists and analysts who collect, process, and analyze data to study and model Ocean Surface wind, using data collected via satellite and air based experiments.
• Administer, monitor and maintain all Linux servers including unboxing, provisioning, baseline configuration, ongoing configuration management, patching, and decommissioning.
• Perform Tier 2-3 helpdesk support the OSWST systems
• Monitor system performance and resource utilization
• Assist with patching and developing and implementing firewall rules and security controls
• Follow and support STAR Configuration Management practices
• Manage OSWST Apache based public web services
• Manage and monitor perimeter security devices including firewalls
• Setup and manage hardware and software JBOD storage systems
• Maintain documentation regarding system configurations and processes.
• Support the OSWST data collection mission including participation in P3 based data collection efforts. Some of these experiments can be in severe weather.

REPORTING/INTERFACE RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Caelum NOAALink Program Manager
• Receives technical guidance and priorities from the Government Task Manager and the OSWST Team Lead
• Works with Caelum’s STAR IT Team for collaboration and cross support
• Interacts and collaborates regularly with Federal and contract employees of within the STAR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency, with a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience as a Linux Systems Administrator
• Experience and demonstrable expertise with the following technologies:
  • CentOS Solaris
  • Ability to compile software packages from source (FORTRAN and IDL)
  • TCP/IP Networking and Firewalls
  • Syslog, TCP Wrappers, DMZ implementation principles
  • Change management
  • Apache web servers
  • Scripting: Bash, perl, python, ruby, etc.
• Experience with the following is valuable:
  • TCP/UP, UDP, DNS, iptables, and NFS
  • Programming: Compiling, linking, debugging, etc.
• Experience working on a science/research based technical team
• Experience in a NOAA or other U.S Government particularly in support of a science mission is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass NOAA’s water survival safety on-line training requirements.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

*Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate*