Satellite Ground Data Storage Engineer - (SDA) (Top Secret) - DODF4
Company: E3 Federal Solutions
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings Company, is a
mission-focused data, cyber and space services and solutions
company. As a mid-market powerhouse with an intentional blend of
elite talent, infrastructure and speed to impact, Avantus leads
with technical and domain expertise for its Defense, Intelligence,
Homeland Security and Federal Civilian customers.Helping to solve
some of the toughest national security problems and government
missions, Avantus' offerings enable services at scale, including:
cyber technologies and operations, data and software solutions,
digital engineering and integration, intelligence analysis and
operations, transformation and advisory services and more.Join us
in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA)!
Since SDA's standup just 3 years ago, it has become known as the
Department of Defense's "constructive disruptor". SDA is achieving
space acquisitions at a pace never seen within the government. Just
recently, the SDA announced it's $1.8B award to three satellite
vendors including York Space Systems, Lockheed Martin Space and
Northrop Grumman Space Systems for its 126 optically interconnected
space vehicles for its Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission. SDA's
Transport Layer provides assured, resilient, low-latency military
data and connectivity worldwide to the full range of warfighter
platforms. SDA will soon award its Operations and Integration
contract which will deliver Operations Centers and Ground Entry
Points to control its the satellite mesh network and its Tranche 1
Tracking Layer Contract which will deliver Optical Sensor
satellites. Each of these systems will be interconnected and
require a significant systems engineering effort.Avantus has an
immediate opening for mid to senior level satellite to ground data
storage expert to serve as the SDA's Tranche 1 satellite to ground
data storage subject matter expert. The candidate will provide
technical expertise to government program managers across multiple
satellite vendor designs. The candidate will review designs, test
procedures and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure
individual satellites will meet SDA's architecture needs. The
candidate will use their experience in data storage designs to
ensure the system will meet requirements. The SDA will incorporate
both cloud and local storage techniques to meet mission
requirements. Avantus seeks a perceptive, creative leader with the
ability to successfully solve challenging problems. The applicant
must be confident and have a knack to digest complex ideas to
determine the feasibility of success.+ Apply data storage expertise
to evaluate and establish data storage requirements for the SDA's
future space architecture+ Ensure storage designs meet system
requirements+ Help establish a new data storage center for the
SDA's satellite architecture+ Support the SDA's Tranche 1 Program
Management and Systems Engineering team+ Responsible for providing
subject matter expertise data storage procedures and processes for
and integrated system + Review engineering documents and provide
SME support + Provide technical advice/input to customer's System
Program Director that lays the strategic foundation for critical,
national capability and customer's future initiatives+ Resolve
highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring
consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the
project/program+ Support working groups, both internal and with
customers and/or vendors+ Assess the software impacts of new
hardware, conops, and missions+ Supporting requirements management
and analysis, interface management, architecture development and
test and evaluation processes+ Incorporate Joint Warfighter,
Mission Partners and internal SDA team's feedback and input on
product strategy and identify the best path to improve
efficiencies+ Collect and analyze feedback from end-users,
stakeholders and other teams to shape processes+ Bachelor's degree
in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant
technical discipline + Minimum of 8 years' experience in cloud and
local data storage solutions+ Top Secret Clearance Required;
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance;
#Avantusclearedjob+ Telework is acceptable from these locations: DC
Metro, Colorado Springs, CO; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CA;
Melbourne, FL+ Prior experience designing and building data storage
solutions + Experience in gathering/evaluating requirements and
providing technical planning and documentation to meet system
needs+ Agile framework familiarity + Organizational and leadership
abilities+ Excellent communication skills+ Problem-solving
aptitude+ Creative thinking skills+ Ability to work in fast paced
environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.+
The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements under
Executive Order 14042 are subject to change depending on applicable
court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may
be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an
approved exemption+ Masters degree in Engineering, Computer
Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline + 12
years' experience in cloud and local data storage solutions+ Agile
framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence + Experience
DoD and or IC customers+ Recent experience with space systems+
Active TS/SCI clearanceAvantus Federal is an equal opportunity
workplace and a Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act
(VEVRAA) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, as
protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or special
need that requires accommodation, please let us know by requesting
an accommodations application. Avantus encourages members of
historically underrepresented communities to apply and hires
individuals solely based on their qualifications for the role. We
strongly commit to embracing diversity and ensuring equal
employment opportunities for all.Req #: 2022-8042 External Company
URL: https://avantusfederal.com/ Telecommute: Yes
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