IT Systems Administrator / Software Engineer

at  Mantech

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented IT Systems Administrator / Software Engineer to join our team in Lompoc, CA.
The IT Systems Administrator / Software Engineer will primarily evaluate and update a fully integrated data environment for mission-assurance and launch-verification software applications on a USG-provided virtual server or in the Platform One environment, maintain administrative privileges provided by the USG to prepare, maintain, and troubleshoot USG-provided laptops and virtual servers. Resolve access and operations issues, apply NOTAMS and patches, and support the squadron military leads and SE&I lead in maintaining the accuracy of the computer equipment account. Experience with network-based and stand-alone audio-visual systems is beneficial.
Requires knowledge and experience with the Microsoft suite of Office productivity and development applications, such as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Microsoft Power Platform products, such as Power APPS, Power BI, and Power Automate, and administration and deployment of Microsoft server and workstation operating systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1.5 years DoD Launch/Range Software Engineering, programmer or software developer experience accepted in lieu of each 1 year of degree because of proposed functions in launch site software engineering and IT systems administration and integration.
• 2 years as a Software Engineer, programmer or software developer, with at least 1 year of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, or NASA experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  The projected compensation range for this position is $73,500.00-$122,600.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
  For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.
  ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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• Evaluate and update a fully integrated data environment for mission-assurance and launch-verification software applications on a USG-provided server or Platform One environment.
• Evaluate and update a Software System Requirements Specification and Software System Design Specification.
• Provide system-level evaluation of mission assurance and launch verification software to include oversight of: structure and use, training development, and system maintenance and upgrades.
• Review and update mission assurance data in the SLD 30 databases, (e.g. LCDB, LVDB). Products include but are not limited to System Software Implementation Plan, System Security Guide, RMF compliance review, recommendations, and database management plan.
• Evaluate and update all non-system and system software documentation. Products include but are not limited to System Software Implementation Plan, System Security Guide, Software User Manual, System Requirement Specification, and database management plan.
• Compile required information relevant to scheduled mission critical milestones (e.g., items of interest, criticality, and responsible organization).
• Perform SQL server database configuration engineering, database programming to prepare for launch operations, satellite and booster processing, and contingency/anomaly resolution.
• Evaluate and update a SLD 30 software solution to enable the real time generation of Operational Mission Data. Products include but are not limited to database management plans, graphical displays of data trends, current status, and real time critical metrics for Operational Status reporting.
• Create products that utilize DoD Platform One applications, to include Confluence and Jira software products, to provide robust communications and program/project management solutions.
• Work directly with engineers, developers, and leadership to understand their specific JIRA/Confluence needs and provide guidance and solutions.
• Design and implement dashboards for operational/performance reporting metrics and reports based on Branch and mission needs. Create workflows with conditions, validations, automations, and post functions.
• Develop workflows, customizations, and integrations to support management on behalf of product teams and coordinate tasks across other members of the DevSecOps team.
• Work closely with information owners to coach and mentor them on how to implement JIRA/Confluence and Atlassian-related products and associated plugins.
• Set-up and manage user permissions and project roles for JIRA/Confluence accounts.
• Create business rules for optimal use of these products.