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Odyssey Systems · 1 week ago

SDA Data Fusion Network Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Data Fusion Network Engineer to provide Advisory and Assistance Services supporting the US Space Force mission, focusing on complex sensor networks and system integration.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply network architecture development and engineering knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office

Identify communication protocol and schema requirements for seamless data transmission between a globally distributed network of sensors

Author Application Programming Interface (API) requirements in support of machine-to-machine autonomous sensor management

Implement cybersecurity, information assurance, and risk management practices and produce artifacts to aid in the accreditation and sustainment of DoD network

Support Security Impact Assessment (SIA) activities and balance accreditation risk with capability delivery requirements

Interface with industry, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and other government organizations (DoD and the Intelligence Community) to bring state-of-the-art network capabilities into the SDA enterprise and provide technical implementation guidance

Work proactively with the government to contribute technically sound and practical advice to the customers about SDA network infrastructure and architecture, and in developing an integration/deployment framework

Support evaluation and validation of network systems, including development of criteria and procedures

Participate in requirements development to ensure requirements are verifiable; coordinate on test plan development and other verification activities with SSC/SZG contractors and stakeholders

Provide technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

Assist in developing requirements, drafting, and revising solicitation documents including Statements of Work (SOWs), and drafting Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation

Evaluate proposals; provide analysis scoring vendor proposals against requirements and solicitation-documented evaluation criteria

Participate in trade studies to support selection of preferred design solutions, commercial hardware or software components, and preferred course of action alternatives in project development/system delivery

Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios used to conduct software/hardware network system integration testing

Review and provide comments/input to the development of overarching system design documentation to include technical requirements documents (TRD); capability description documents (CDD); capability production documents (CPD); interface control documents (ICD); and System Specifications

Identify and track development and sustainment risks in support of Government activities; develop and execute technology insertion and risk reduction strategies, studies, and recommendations to mitigate identified risk conditions

Coordinate and lead resolution of system issues and deficiencies with prime contractors, depot contractors, and other support contractors

Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities, upgrades, modifications, and studies, interface with stakeholders, contractor personnel, and product integrators

Support the Government’s planning, acquisition, modification, and execution of multiple contracts

Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government

Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract

Qualification

Network architecture developmentCybersecurity practicesIntegrated SafetySecurity InstrumentationDoD experienceAPI requirements authoringRisk Management FrameworkAgile development practicesProposal evaluationDoD Acquisition familiarityEffective communicationTeam collaborationSelf-motivatedProject management

Required

Must be a US Citizen

Active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

4 years of directly relevant experience, 2 of which must be in the DoD, OR, MA/MS degree and 2 years of directly relevant DoD experience

Proficient in designing, configuring, and managing complex network architectures including LAN, WAN, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols, with focus on scalability, reliability, and security

Solid understanding of software design principles and methodologies, design patterns, and AGILE development practices

Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Safety and Security Instrumentation (ISSI systems, including design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors, working in a highly dynamic environment

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients

Preferred

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance, agreeable to polygraph

Master's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline

PMP Certification; DAU DAWIA, or equivalent Acquisition Program Management Level II or III training

Extensive background in serving as an Information Systems Security Manager, overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with organizational, industry, and regulatory standards

Experience in implementing and managing international Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards

Experience in the accreditation and operation of DoD computer networks, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process

Experience as a Program or Project Manager in a DoD, MDA, or IC Acquisition organization

Experience as an A&AS contractor in a DoD, MDA, or IC Acquisition organization

DoD Logistics, or Sustainment experience supporting similar requirements in DoD, MDA, IC, FFRDC, or DoD/DoE Laboratory organizations

Experience developing solicitation documents (RFI, RFP, PWS, SOW) and evaluating proposals

DoD Acquisition, Logistics, or Sustainment experience supporting similar requirements in DoD, MDA, IC, FFRDC, or DoD/DoE Laboratory organizations

Familiarity and proven work experience with DoD Acquisition Program Management, including DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (5000 series) processes and requirements