UAS Network Systems Integrator

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis, a rapidly growing small company in Huntsville, AL, is currently seeking a detail-oriented Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Network Systems Integrator to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center.  The UAS Network Systems Integrator will perform system level installation, configuration, automation, test, and analysis on Multi-layer Switches, Firewalls, Linux based operating systems, and hypervisor-based environments with a majority of the work geared toward network equipment considerations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work with software developers and systems engineers to design and integrate network configurations, firewall configurations, and associated documentation.
• Work within an Agile scrum development model supporting the development of full system installation images on a biweekly basis.
• Troubleshoot network issues on virtual and physical switches and firewalls.
• Ability to work within a VMWare environment to design automated system and network configurations.
• Proficient in group policy and active directory manual and automated configuration.
• Write system scripts in Bash, PowerShell, Java, and Python to develop automated network configuration installation and automate single touch installation of network devices.
• Automate the creation, deployment, and configuration of virtual machines, containers, and networks as part of a global UAS system installation.
• Automate the creation, deployment, and configuration of virtual firewalls and Cloud Server Routers as part of one touch installations.
• Develop engineering technical material including but not limited to system description documents, network installation guides, data flow, and network diagrams.

Qualifications - External

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• ABET Accredited Engineering Degree or Computer Science Degree required, and a minimum of six (6) years engineering experience.

 REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Strong experience configuring Cisco switches (VLAN, VRF, routing protocols, Access Control List)
• Strong experience in network administration, remote network configuration, and firewall configuration.
• Strong experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell including the automation of system and application installations is required.
• Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines.
• Strong command line experience with UNIX based operating system or Windows command line configuration is required.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Security SE and a Network SE.

DESIRED SKILLS: 

• Holding an active CCNA.
• Experience with datacenter architectures (cluster computing or high availability system).
• Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Infrastructure as Code (LaC).
• Experience with configuration management, such as Chef, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Experience writing technical documentation using Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Experience with Atlassian workflow management software.
• Experience with software development and testing
• Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance. 

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at hr@cepedasystems.com. Our process is to respond and work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process. 

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors.