Mission Integration Lead - Survivable Airborne Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Join a team building secure, automated recovery capabilities that will enable future mission-critical systems to recover quickly and operate with confidence when it matters most. We are looking for motivated engineers, hands-on problem solvers, and proactive go-getters who take ownership and enjoy moving complex solutions from concept through integration and demonstration.

DS2 is seeking a senior technical leader who can translate mission needs into executable architectures, evaluate and down-select emerging technologies, and guide capabilities from concept and prototype through integration, authorization, and operational demonstration. The role offers a hybrid mix of virtual collaboration and occasional in-person activities, with a preference for candidates who can travel to the Boston, Massachusetts area for team meetings, lab integration, and customer-facing events.

Who is DS2?

DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to DoW, federal, and commercial clients. We are committed to teamwork, a clear focus on the customer, and a belief that hiring talented individuals is essential to achieving our vision of being "Engineered to Exceed Expectations".

Every day, DS2 engineers meet our client's needs through problem-solving, teamwork, and technology-driven solutions. You can expect to work with a team of committed engineers that lives our core values in an environment where working hard is important and playing hard is just as important.

Please Note: You must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Responsibilities — What you'll do:

• Lead technical evaluation, trade studies, vendor engagement, and down-selection of COTS solutions to meet DoW mission-infrastructure technology needs
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient network architectures that support mission‑critical DoD systems and communication requirements
• Guide Integration of discrete capabilities to create a comprehensive mission solution
• Define and coordinate Zero Trust, RMF/ATO, STIG, supply-chain, and mission-assurance requirements without compromising operational performance or recovery objectives
• Collaborate with system engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program leadership to ensure network solutions align with mission needs and security requirements
• Configure and administer routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure in accordance with DoD security and performance guidelines
• Communicate technical risk, alternatives, recommendations, and investment decisions to engineering leaders, program stakeholders, customers, and approving authorities

Required Qualifications — We need someone who:

• Has a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, with substantial relevant experience in mission systems, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or technical program leadership 
• Is a U.S. Citizen and eligible to complete required security vetting for federal contract work 
• Has demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to architecture, modernization, integration, or sustainment efforts for mission-critical defense, intelligence, operational technology, cloud, or enterprise systems 
• Can lead technology evaluations, trade studies, product assessments, vendor down-selects, prototypes, and transition planning from concept through demonstration and integration
• Understands Zero Trust, security architecture, systems engineering, RMF/ATO, vulnerability management, STIG implementation, and operational resilience or continuity planning
• Can balance cybersecurity, reliability, availability, performance, mission operations, cost, schedule, and integration risk when recommending technical solutions
• Communicates effectively with technical teams, senior leaders, government customers, cybersecurity stakeholders, and cross-functional program organizations

Preferred Qualifications — Bonus points if you:

• Hold an active Secret/TS/SCI clearance and current CISSP, CISM, Security+, or comparable technical certifications 
• Have led modernization, sustainment, or recovery efforts for classified mission infrastructure, operations centers, ground systems, or distributed operational environments 
• Have experience with operational technology, ICS/SCADA, cloud modernization, VMware, secure DevSecOps, cross-domain solutions, SIEM/SOAR, backup, disaster recovery, or continuity of operations 
• Have established organizational assessment tools, evaluation frameworks, product labs, or rapid R&D portfolios that moved emerging technologies into customer demonstrations or operational programs
• Have authored or reviewed technical solution narratives, white papers, RFI/RFP responses, estimates, bills of material, architecture decisions, or customer briefings
• Can mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide continuity as a deputy technical lead or future chief engineer for a growing mission-resilience portfolio 

Salary Range

$180,000—$200,000 USD

Benefits — What we do for you:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including paid STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Start with 15 paid time off (PTO) days and 11 holidays
• 401K savings plan with company-matching
• Educational and growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
  • Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
  • Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
• Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
• Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.