Job Title:                                Architecture & Performance Systems Engineer/Analyst 3 or 4
Reference:                              21-006
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                             Interviewing
Date Posted:                          01-20-2021
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                               Permanent
Company Address:               CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                 http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Architecture & Performance Systems Engineer/Analyst 3 or 4 to become part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Team in Huntsville, AL.  

Responsibilities include:
– Responsible for the development, refinement and documentation of key algorithm capabilities to support various MDA and US Army programs.
– Collaboration with senior algorithm engineers to support the development of groundbreaking advances against emerging threats and capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

– Principal Systems Engineer requires 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a technical discipline; 3 years with Masters; 0 with PhD.
– Sr. Principal Systems Engineer requires 9 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a technical discipline; 7 years with Masters; 4 with PhD.
– Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

– Missile Defense and Sense/Warn based systems
– Direct experience in one or more of the following algorithm domains is highly desired; track processing, track reporting, discrimination, sensor resource management, battle management
– Experience with earned value management
– Material Management and ordering processes
– Government proposal efforts and basis of estimate writing
– CMMI Level 3+ programs
– Proven communications skills with armed services and government customers
– Proven track record of successfully applying systems engineering principles to develop product solutions.
– Working knowledge of systems and software engineering process and principles
– Demonstrated knowledge of MATLAB, Mathematics or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms

Job Title:                                Computer Systems Analyst
Reference:                              21-005
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                             Interviewing
Date Posted:                          01-20-2021
Location:                                 Huntsville
Duration:                                 Permanent
Company Address:               CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806

Website:                                 http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Integrated Battle Management System (IBCS) program is looking for a Computer Systems Analysts. These positions will provide focused support to operating system and infrastructure design and development activities and IBCS Labs & HW integration activities, and include disciplines involving custom operating systems and infrastructure development, Information Assurance (IA)/Security, and Labs & HW/Infrastructure.

These positions will support multiple integration, test, and lab environment efforts. Responsibilities include Hardware and Software, operating system infrastructure level design, development, and integration activities of deliverable units, integration, test environments, and accreditation support to include SME coordination among software development, software integration, and test teams.

Qualifications: Positions will be responsible for one or more of the following:

• • Developing and maintaining Network Management software
  • Collection of services and common utilities that form the infrastructure for other IBCS software modules. These services include application lifecycle management, host intrusion detection, user authentication services, and the registration of IBCS Components.
  • Designing and developing quality products for User Interface
  • Performing software integration and software configuration management of source code

Basic Qualifications:

• • BS STEM degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other similar discipline. Years of experience will determine final grade determination.
  • Systems design and administration experience Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments, and virtualization technologies (VMware)
  • Experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment
  • Experience with accreditation activities (NISPOM and DIACAP)
  • Security+ Certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience with technical activity for design, integration, test, and delivery of technical products

Preferred Qualifications: 

• • Computer systems engineering or administration experience; designing, implementing, maintaining and diagnosing lab and tactical computing systems
  • Knowledge of standard system engineering processes and procedures
  • Experience interfacing with demanding customers and working with geographically distributed team and management structures
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • Operating System design and development
    • Software development
    • Lab Integration/Build-ups
    • HW or SW integration
    • Field Test Integration and Support

Job Title:                                Principal Software Engineer
Reference:                              21-009
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                             Interviewing
Date Posted:                          01-25-2021
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                               Permanent
Company Address:               CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                 http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Principal Software Engineer to become part of the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSC) Team in Huntsville, AL.  

Responsibilities include:
– Designs, develops and tests displays, controls and functionality
– Designs, develops and tests simulation software for use in high fidelity simulation-based training systems; training systems may include a combination of console and weapon system simulation, virtual reality, and augmented reality
– Design and develop artificial intelligence algorithms to tutor, assess and evaluate learner knowledge
– Develops and maintains databases to monitor and analyze learner and system performance
– Collaborates with Systems and Qualify Engineers to ensure software requirements are met
– Performs software peer reviews, version control, automated tests, software analysis, continuous integration, and continuous delivery in accordance with DevSecOps processes and best practices
– Performs code quality management and correct defects
– Coordinates with HW/SW team to perform retests and regression tests once defects are corrected

Basic Qualifications:

– 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a technical discipline; 3 years with Masters; 0 with PhD.
– Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

– Missile Defense and Sense/Warn based systems
– Strong experience with build automation tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Travis CI or Circle CI
– Strong experience with deployment automation tools such as chef, puppet or ansible
– Experience with working in a fast paced, agile environment with the ability to work on cross-function Scrum team focused on quality and capability delivery
– Experience with Java/C/C++ development and/or front-end web development including JavaScript Frameworks (Angular JS or React), HTML, CSS
– Familiarity with DevSecOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
– Familiarity with distributed version control software (Git, Mercurial)
– Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
– Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming), Scaled Agile Framework – SAFe for Lean Enterprises

Travel 10-15%

Job Title:                                Architecture & Performance Systems Engineer/Analyst 3 or 4
Reference:                              21-006
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                             Interviewing
Date Posted:                          01-20-2021
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                               Permanent
Company Address:               CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                 http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Architecture & Performance Systems Engineer/Analyst 3 or 4 to become part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Team in Huntsville, AL.  

Responsibilities include:
– Responsible for the development, refinement and documentation of key algorithm capabilities to support various MDA and US Army programs.
– Collaboration with senior algorithm engineers to support the development of groundbreaking advances against emerging threats and capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

– Principal Systems Engineer requires 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a technical discipline; 3 years with Masters; 0 with PhD.
– Sr. Principal Systems Engineer requires 9 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a technical discipline; 7 years with Masters; 4 with PhD.
– Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

– Missile Defense and Sense/Warn based systems
– Direct experience in one or more of the following algorithm domains is highly desired; track processing, track reporting, discrimination, sensor resource management, battle management
– Experience with earned value management
– Material Management and ordering processes
– Government proposal efforts and basis of estimate writing
– CMMI Level 3+ programs
– Proven communications skills with armed services and government customers
– Proven track record of successfully applying systems engineering principles to develop product solutions.
– Working knowledge of systems and software engineering process and principles
– Demonstrated knowledge of MATLAB, Mathematics or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms

Job Title:                                Architecture & Performance Systems Engineer/Analyst 2 or 3
Reference:                              20-013
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                             Interviewing
Date Posted:                          10-06-2020
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                               Permanent
Company Address:               CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                 http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Architecture & Performance Systems Engineer/Analyst 2 or 3 to become part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Team in Huntsville, AL.  

Responsibilities include:
– Responsible for the development, refinement and documentation of key algorithm capabilities to support various MDA and US Army programs.
– Collaboration with senior algorithm engineers to support the development of groundbreaking advances against emerging threats and capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

– Systems Engineer requires 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a technical discipline; 0 years with Masters.
– Principal Systems Engineer requires 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a technical discipline; 3 years with Masters; 0 with PhD.
– Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

– Missile Defense and Sense/Warn based systems
– Direct experience in one or more of the following algorithm domains is highly desired; track processing, track reporting, discrimination, sensor resource management, battle management
– Experience with earned value management
– Material Management and ordering processes
– Government proposal efforts and basis of estimate writing
– CMMI Level 3+ programs
– Proven communications skills with armed services and government customers
– Proven track record of successfully applying systems engineering principles to develop product solutions.
– Working knowledge of systems and software engineering process and principles
– Demonstrated knowledge of MATLAB, Mathematics or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms

Job Title:                                Network Engineer 4
Reference:                              20-012
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                             Interviewing
Date Posted:                          10-01-2020
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                               Permanent
Company Address:               CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                 http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Network Engineer 4 to become part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Communication Network (GNC) Development Team in Huntsville, AL.  

The team supports the development of designs and network planning as well as the implementation and validation of network communication systems.  Work is performed at the direction of senior team members. 

Responsibilities include all aspects of the product design, development, integration, test and implementation through the Product life cycle for incorporating changes identified by Program personnel.  This includes analysis of integration, and procedures needed to meet and mitigate requirements changes.  Additionally, the candidate is expected to be able to resolve technically challenging issues and proactively contribute to the evolution of the Product.

Specific tasks will include, but are not limited to:

– Design, develop, configure, integrate, install and test network systems primarily consisting of Cisco, UNIX, Linux and Windows based LAN/WANs.
– Derive detailed designs with supporting implementation, test and transition plans.
– Usher proposed system changes through the Configuration Management process to successful implementation and delivery to the customer/operator
– Work within and across teams to support and coordinate daily integration activities
– Create and update Visio drawings of network and rack elevation diagrams
– Execute root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex network system issues
– Support UNIX, Linux and Windows based networked systems
– Work with vendor support for hardware issues
– Interface with DISA
– Approximately 10% travel will be required for this position including supporting product installation and checkout at operational and test locations

Basic Qualifications:

– This position may be filled at either a Principal Network Engineer or Sr Principal Network Engineer level.
     – Principal Network Engineer requires 5 years experience with Bachelors; 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree; 3 years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD; 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
     – Sr Principal Network Engineer requires 9 years of experience with a Bachelors; 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree; 7 years with a Masters
– US Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Defense Active Secret Security Clearance
– Hands-on experience with TCP/IP networks (copper and fiber)
– Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches and firewalls
– Hands-on experience with network evaluation and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications: 
– MDA experience
– GMD experience
– Hold or be able to obtain a current industry recognized certification such as CCNA
– Must possess or be able to obtain DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher within two (2) months of starting (GSEC, GICSP, SCCP, Security+ CE or CCNA-Security)
– Active Security Clearance
– Experience with network design, virtual environments and cyber systems design
– Experience working in SCRUM and AGILE environments highly desired
– Experience with cross-platform applications on various OSs
– Experience with Agile and Scrum methodology, understanding of development release cycle and operations, Source Control and Version tools
– Hold a current industry recognized certification such as CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE
– Experience working with DISA, local and long-haul circuit vendors
– Experience working with MILSAT/COMSAT systems
– Experience with network design, virtual environments and cyber systems design is preferred
– Experience with communicating/coordinating highly technical requirements with team members is a priority due to competing priorities and demanding deadlines
– Experience with vigorous change management environment and the ability to document and text all changes prior to implementation
– Experience with performing technical, operational, and security risk analysis for new changes and technologies and the ability to articulate risks in a succinct manor
– Experience with all layers of the OSI Model and configuration of networks with routing protocols, packet captures, ACLs, firewalls and security