Peraton · 5 hours ago
Configuration Engineer - SME
US-NC-Fort Bragg
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. They are seeking a highly cleared Configuration Engineer - SME to support secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments for national security operations. The role involves providing technical and management leadership for configuration engineering functions, ensuring seamless integration and mission-focused technological innovation for C2ISR capabilities.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides leadership for configuration engineering functions within systems integration support, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for delivering integrated C2ISR solutions
Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of configuration architectures that enable streamlined technical integration strategies for complex, mission-critical infrastructure components
Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in advanced configuration engineering and C2ISR systems integration, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for enhancing system interoperability, technological convergence, and mission effectiveness
Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing innovative approaches to configuration that ensure continuous network reliability and mission-effective technological capabilities across all C2ISR integration efforts. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies
Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced integration capabilities and configuration solutions
Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring configurations achieve seamless integration and mission-focused technological innovation for all C2ISR capabilities
Directs and controls the methods and staffing for configuration engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient configurations that optimize integrated system performance and technological adaptability
Provides authoritative guidance on all integration support areas, including configuring components for Squadron Operations Centers, GHOCs, SATCOM Gateways, RGEPs, DDS Sites, ETDVS solutions, and pre-existing DISA Block 1, Block 2, and Block 3 infrastructure
Establishes and governs the architectural principles, tools, and platforms for all configuration engineering efforts, critically impacting the reliability, resilience, and operational effectiveness of integrated C2ISR systems
Shapes the future direction of C2ISR systems integration by pioneering new configuration technologies, research, and advanced deployment techniques, directly impacting mission success and future-state readiness
Utilize the following role specific tools: Configuration management databases (CMDB) with version control; automated configuration tracking systems (Ansible, Puppet, Chef); baseline management dashboards for hardware/software assets; compliance audit checklists for DoD/FAR/DFARS standards; SOP/QRC libraries for standardized configuration processes; lessons learned repositories for configuration control; variance and change impact analysis tools; stakeholder communication dashboards for configuration status visibility; automated testing suites for configuration validation; encryption and access control modules for secure configuration management; predictive analytics engines for configuration drift detection; documentation repositories for configuration items and release notes. ServiceNow and Jira for CMDB. GitLab, VMware Aria Automation and Orchestration, Jenkins, RedHat Ansible Automation Platform, Terraform, Prometheus, HAProxy, and Grafana for DevSecOps pipeline. SparxEA, Cameo, and Visio for modeling. Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware Tanzu for containerization / orchestration
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Configuration Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level: minimum of 12 years' experience with BS/BA OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA or 10 years' experience with MS/MA, or 7 years' experience with a Ph.D
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 441 Network Operations Specialist, Advanced Level / ability to obtain
Preferred
DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment
Benefits
Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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