Infrastructure Engineer

POSITION: Infrastructure Engineer
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility; willing to take a CI polygraph
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours


THE OPPORTUNITY:
Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.


As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.


Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.


WHO WE ARE:
BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.


We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical support across all stages of the acquisition life cycle.
• Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise and assist the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Draft and revise Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers.
• Assist with presenting acquisition and technical documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop documents such as capability requirements, acquisition strategies, technical evaluations, system specifications, training materials, and reports using the latest government guidance.
• Provide technical and programmatic status reports on individual programs or portfolios upon request.
• Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes, technical approaches, and organizational structures.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a government risk management program, including risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Monitor program schedules, acquisition implementation, and risks. Maintain and update acquisition reports by aligning execution data with baselines.
• Advise the government program manager on technical engagements, including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, conferences, and working groups.
• Maintain awareness of all programs and technology development efforts within the portfolio.
• Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish relationships with customers and contractors.
• Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments.
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and support audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
• Advise the government program manager on software planning and development for a spiral or agile acquisition program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledgeable in architecting and guiding development of a federated service oriented architecture on a private platform; guiding creation and management of cloud application development and operations resources including Virtual Private Connections and Virtual Machines laaS, PaaS, and SaaS (compute, storage network, security, administration, automation, application services, databases) in either native cloud or hybrid cloud environments
• Knowledgeable in supporting maturation of DevSecOps pipelines; facilitating development of infrastructure as code and supporting deployments
• Knowledgeable in interfacing with the cyber and DoD intelligence community
• Requires 10 or more years in this type of position or program
• Requires BA/BS degree
• Requires Cloud certification
• Requires CompTIA certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not supervise the work of others.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.


TRAVEL:
Little if any travel is required.


OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.


COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:
BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.


SALARY RANGE: $161,000 - $181,000 Annual Salary


BTAS BENEFITS:
A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.


AAP / EEO STATEMENT:
BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.