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*

Information Assurance (IA)

General Summary:

Caelum Research Corporation is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO), responsible for determining and implementing enterprise information security standards. Develops and implements information security standards and procedures. Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be familiar with the DoD standards – guiding the development of IA policy, requirements, engineering and certification and accreditation
• Able to translate security policies and requirements into an IA configuration implementation and application requirements
• Interpret RMF controls accurately with regard to system security posture, policy updates and configuration of information systems
• Capable of performing network and host vulnerability scans and document results in relation to residual risk identification
• Must be familiar with network vulnerability scanners (ex. Retina, Harris STAT, DISA Gold Disk, etc.)
• Must be familiar with patch management software and intrusion detection (ex. WSUS, HBSS, Altiris, etc)
• Must complete incident handling processes and analyze data from scans. The candidate will implement and enforce security policies across the organization
• The IASO will be responsible for securing Microsoft operating systems as needed
• The IASO is responsible for other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

• Must possess Active US SECRET security clearance
• Must have at least 4 years experience
• Must be familiar with patch management software
• Must have experience with network and host vulnerability scans
• Must have experience with RMF
• Must complete incident handling processes and analyze data from scans
• Possess certifications from the following:
  • CISSP
  • Microsoft
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to maintain high quality work to manage multiple critics
• Ability to perform and participate in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent customer service skills and demeanor

Apply to: caelum-jobs@caelum.com

Database Programmer/Specialist

General Summary

The Database Programmer/Specialist is responsible of maintaining and updating existing Enterprise System application programs. The position utilizes MS Access, Visual Basic, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, and programmatic manipulation of Microsoft office products. CompTIA Security+ and MCSA or higher certification is required with demonstrated proficiency in Windows operating systems. Maintains database by identifying and resolving issues using MySQL while supporting Enterprise system users. Activities shall include database management, development, troubleshooting, data manipulation, and data analysis performance tuning, incremental software updates, backup and recovery, archiving, control of access permissions and privileges, data security, monitoring disk usage and database performance, reviewing database system logs, problem resolutions, and IAVA compliant patching.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with identifying, isolating and resolving Enterprise System problems to avoid a prolonged system downtime impacts to user community
• Provide day-to-day activities required to maintain the operational integrity of the Enterprise system’s databases
• Support an Enterprise system application in the production and test environment
• Design, write, modify, update, and support programming for an Enterprise application processing database and other databases as requested. This includes programming for the online application website, data transfer to internal databases, and processing of all elements of application data
• Installs revised or new systems and coordinating installation requirements
• Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products
• Work with the Help Desk to provide timely ticket resolutions for issues affecting existing production systems in order to maintain service level agreements
• Flexibility in work schedule, to include some weekend work for IAVA patching maintenance

Job Specifications:

• Proficiency with Active Directory, NetApp Storage Systems and VMWare is a plus
• Proficiency with IBM servers, IBM operating system and monitoring, enterprise system backup, virus protection, and patch management is a plus
• Knowledge in the following areas a plus: Citrix and related support systems; SolarWinds, load balancing, network software protocols, software development life cycle
• Professional presentation and excellent customer service skills are a major requirement
• Strong business and technical writing skills as well as oral communication
• Must be results orientated, self-motivated and possess high-energy
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Minimum/General Experience: Four (4) to five (5) years of related experience in providing database administration functions on server systems

Certifications:

• Relevant Microsoft Industry certification; MCSA is required (verify which one)
• CompTIA Security+

Education:               

• Bachelor’s degree and or equivalent experience

Security Clearance:                                         

SECRET Level Required

• Must have a current US Government SECRET Personnel Security Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Apply to: Caelum-Jobs@caelum.com

POSITION TITLE:  Technology Architect

POSITION SCOPE:

Part of a contractor team that provides comprehensive Information Technology (IT) support for the United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (ICoE) Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G6. Primary work objectives include: end-to-end Information Technology (IT), Battle Simulation, and end-user IT support to all ICoE activities and units; Cybersecurity Management for ICoE; computer, software, and network management and maintenance for ICoE mission systems; Video Teleconferencing (VTC) operations; IT support to Knowledge Management; designing, implementing, accounting for, and maintaining the Intelligence Center’s IT architecture in order to support multi-Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) individual intelligence training; Military Intelligence (MI) Force Development and Experimentation. Work location is Ft. Huachuca, AZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technology Architect is responsible for providing excellent support to the ICoE for:

• IT Support to Knowledge Management (KM)
• System and Database Administration, Management and Maintenance
• DCGS-A Field Support Engineering (FSE)
• Cyber Security, Information Assurance, and Data Governance
• Network Administration, Management, and Maintenance
• Desktop Support and Management
• Modeling, Simulation, and Exercise Support
• Video Teleconference (VTC)
• Innovation and Emerging Technology Support
• Hardware and Software Support
• Installation of Equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten (10) years’ experience with design of systems and networks, systems analysis, and software engineering.

Experience with virtualization, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, thin/zero client technologies, client-server and storage systems.

Extensive experience with network design.

Experience with MacAfee HBSS, Microsoft SCCM, Microsoft Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 10 operating systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.

Experience operating and designing classified networks at the Secret and Top Secret Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) levels.

Familiarity with procedures for disposition, transport, handling, and maintenance of equipment operating at levels of security classification of Secret and above.

Top Secret/SCI security clearance (Required).

Certified at the IAT Level III (CISSP or CISA or CASP) IAW DoD Instruction 8570.1m (Required).

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

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

POSITION TITLE:  Program Manager – Information Technology

POSITION SCOPE:

Part of a contractor team that provides comprehensive Information Technology (IT) support for the United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (ICoE) Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G6. Primary work objectives include: end-to-end Information Technology (IT), Battle Simulation, and end-user IT support to all ICoE activities and units; Cybersecurity Management for ICoE; computer, software, and network management and maintenance for ICoE mission systems; Video Teleconferencing (VTC) operations; IT support to Knowledge Management; designing, implementing, accounting for, and maintaining the Intelligence Center’s IT architecture in order to support multi-Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) individual intelligence training; Military Intelligence (MI) Force Development and Experimentation. Work location is Ft. Huachuca, AZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Manager is responsible for providing excellent support to the ICoE for:

• Institutional training and education of Military Intelligence (MI) Soldiers and Leaders of all ranks and MI MOS for the Army’s Operating Force.
• IT and computing services support for ICoE’s internal and external supported military and Government organizations. Services include, but are not limited to: data, operations, logistics, configuration management, plans and integration, quality assurance, system and network administration, installation, management, web portal and content management, cybersecurity and governance, and battle simulation-based support, and Field Support for the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A) fielded Family of Systems.
• the implementation of emerging technologies and computing solutions to keep pace with emerging capabilities.
• IT and computing devices and equipment including, but not limited to IT hardware, software, applications, audio-visual and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions, projectors, computers and servers, video teleconferencing capabilities, and office automation to all ICoE supported activities.

High Level Requirements include:

• Program Management
• IT Support to Knowledge Management
• Systems and Database Administration, Management, and Maintenance
• Cyber Security, Information Assurance and Data Governance
• Network Administration, Management, and Maintenance
• Desktop Support and Management
• Modeling, Simulation, and Exercise Support
• Video Teleconference (VTC)
• Innovation and Emerging Technology Support
• Hardware and Software Support
• Materials Purchase Support

QUALIFICATIONS:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified.

Ten (10) years’ experience managing Information Technology organizations.

Experience with systems analysis, systems management, networks management, software development.

Experience managing classified systems and networks at the Secret and Top Secret Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) levels.

Familiarity with procedures for disposition, transport, handling, and maintenance of equipment operating at levels of security classification of Secret and above.

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance (Required).

Certified at the IAT Level II – CompTIA Security+ Certification (Required).

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

Base salary open, depending upon background and experience.

POSITION TITLE:  Lead, Battle Simulations

POSITION SCOPE:

Part of a contractor team that provides comprehensive Information Technology (IT) support for the United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (ICoE) Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G6. Primary work objectives include: end-to-end Information Technology (IT), Battle Simulation, and end-user IT support to all ICoE activities and units; Cybersecurity Management for ICoE; computer, software, and network management and maintenance for ICoE mission systems; Video Teleconferencing (VTC) operations; IT support to Knowledge Management; designing, implementing, accounting for, and maintaining the Intelligence Center’s IT architecture in order to support multi-Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) individual intelligence training; Military Intelligence (MI) Force Development and Experimentation. Work location is Ft. Huachuca, AZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Lead, Battle Simulations is responsible for providing excellent support to the ICoE for:

• Modeling, Simulation, and Exercise Support
• Hardware and Software Support
• Installation of Equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten (10) years’ experience with Army Battle Simulations environments, specifically within the Training Operations Management Activity (TOMA) domain.

Extensive experience with modern and legacy Army and Joint battle simulations systems, including, but not limited to Warfighter’s Simulation (WARSIM), the WARSIM Intelligence Model (WIM), the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS), the Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Tactical Proficiency Trainer (IEWTPT), the Multiple UAV Simulation Environment (MUSE), META-VR software, and Common Ground Station and JSTARS simulations, and their application in the training of Intelligence operations.

Experience with the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC), and its federation of Live/Virtual/Constructive (LVC) simulations systems, and the Joint Training Environment (JTE).

Experience operating battle simulations systems on classified networks at the Secret and Top Secret/SCI levels.

Extensive experience with High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulations Protocol Data Unit (DIS PDU) protocols and functionality.

Extensive experience with military (ground forces) scenario development, friendly (US and Coalition) and enemy Order of Battle, and ingestion/digitization of scenarios into battle simulations systems.

Experience delivering constructive battle simulations into the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A). Top Secret/SCI security clearance (Required).

Familiarity with the Army’s Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) scenario, and its derivatives.

Certified at the IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+ or SSCP or CCNA Security) IAW DoD Instruction 8570.1m (Required).

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

Base salary open, depending upon background and experience.

POSITION TITLE:  Senior Scientific Software Developer

POSITION SCOPE:

Senior Scientific software developer and team lead in support of NOAA’s Algorithm Scientific Software Integration and System Transition Team (ASSISTT). ASSIST is responsible for integrating and transitioning new algorithms and products developed by NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) into Operations ready packages that are deployed by NOAA’s Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO). STAR and OSPO are major line components of NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). Work is performed in support of the STAR’s Operational Products Development Branch at NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, MD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Research to Operations projects related to new satellites, sensors, and scientific initiatives.
• Leads the review and revision of software developed by STAR scientists and analysts to ensure compliance with operational coding standards including conversion from non supported, interpretive languages such as IDL and Matlab to operationally supported languages including Fortran 90/95 and C++. In support of
  • Standardization
  • Optimizzation
  • Quality Assurance
• Develops new software to support the transition process including
  • Interfaces, and APIs
  • New application software to implement scientific analysis
• Responsible for quality management
• Supports Operational Readiness Reviews
• Develops and NESDIS required documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related scientific field.
• Demonstrated proficiency, with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience developing scientific software preferably in support of fields such as remote sensing, meteorology, climatology, modeling and data assimilation.
• Experience and expertise with the following technologies:
  • FORTRAN 90/95
  • C/C++
  • Experience with legacy and science specific languages such as Fortran 77, IDL, and Matlab is desirable
  • Automated Testing tools such as Selenium
  • DOORS
  • Git/GitLab version control system
  • Puppet CM tools
• Experience and skills working a diverse set of stakeholders preferably in a scientific or research environment.
• Experience leading a technical team.
• Experience in a NOAA or other U.S Government particularly in support of a science mission 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:  Research to Operations Project Lead

POSITION SCOPE:

Leads a team of software developers and IT specialists that is responsible for integrating and transitioning new algorithms and products developed by NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) into Operations ready packages that are deployed by NOAA’s Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO).  The Team, known as the Algorithm Scientific Software Integration and System Transition Team supports the full Research to Operations life cycle, supporting multiple projects at any time. The Project Lead who is the primary point of contact with STAR, is responsible for project management, ensure process and schedule compliance working with teams of developers, analysts, QA and CM specialists and a range of stakeholders.  STAR and OSPO are major line components of NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). Work is performed in support of the STAR’s Operational Products Development Branch at NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, MD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides project oversight for R2O projects related to new satellites, sensors, and scientific initiatives.
• Works with senior technologists and team leads to continually improve integration process in compliance with STAR and NESDIS standards and practices.
• Supports problem resolution and resource management issues within the team and in conjunction with NOAA.
• Overall responsibility for quality management.
• Follows and supports STAR Configuration Management practices.
• Oversees development of documentation and SOPs for internal IT Team use and STAR users.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency, with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience as project or team lead involved in the development of scientific software and/or an R2O environment.
• Expert understanding of the principles of configuration management and requirements for ensuring software resiliency in 24×7 operational environment.
• Experience and expertise with the following technologies:
  • FORTRAN 90/95
  • C/C++
  • Experience with legacy and science specific languages such as Fortran 77, IDL, and Matlab is desirable
  • Automated Testing tools such as Selenium
  • DOORS
  • Git/GitLab version control system
  • Puppet CM tools
• Experience and skills working a diverse set of stakeholders preferable in a scientific or research environment.
• Experience leading a technical team.
• Experience in a NOAA or other U.S Government particularly in support of a science mission 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.