Systems Integrator SOCOM

Job Title: Systems Integrator

Job Location: Fort Carson/ Colorado Springs CO

Job Type: Full time 40 hours

Travel Requirement: up to 25%

Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance

Sherpa 6 Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Integrator to support the USSOCOM Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS) across the SOF Tactical Communications (STC) Field Computing DeviceWearable (FCD-W) and Watchtower programs. This role provides direct technical expertise integration support and training for advanced tactical communications systems used by Special Operations Forces.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Technical Integration

• Support program office fielding synchronization and integration activities.
• Assist with acquisition management and vendor coordination.
• Integrate new equipment with existing systems for demonstrations testing and operational use.
• Develop and implement specifications standards and interoperability requirements for new technologies.

Systems & Network Expertise

• Configure and support tactical communications systems including MANET radios (PRC-167 PRC-163 L3H CPA etc.).
• Support TAK (ATAK/WinTAK) ecosystem deployment and training including TAK Server configuration.
• Integrate hardware/software into tactical network architectures including satellite LTE and router/switch environments.
• Conduct interoperability testing across all relevant programs and stakeholders.

Training & Field Support

• Deliver end-user training to include but not limited to new equipment training (NET) on-the-job training (OJT) and sustainment instruction.
• Provide technical guidance on capabilities applications and best practices.
• Support live exercises RDT&E events and operational deployments.

Logistics & Maintenance

• Manage inventory track equipment and coordinate shipments and repairs (RMA).
• Document and report all maintenance actions field events and training activities.
• Ensure operational readiness and accurate lifecycle tracking of assets.

Advanced Systems Administration

• Configure wideband/narrowband radios network hardware and PKI-based secure communications.
• Manage Linux-based systems Docker containers and proxy services.
• Support server automation scripting and configuration management tools.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues including self-signed certificate environments.

Required:

• Active DoD Secret clearance with TS eligibility.
• Strong background in DoD tactical/strategic communications and network architectures.
• Hands-on experience with MANET radios TAK ecosystem and secure network configuration.
• Familiarity with Android/iOS systems and wireless transport technologies.
• Strong problem-solving customer service and technical documentation skills.

Preferred:

• 10 years in USSOCOM communications roles.
• Proven expertise or in-depth knowledge of AN/PRC-137 TRQ-43 and AN/PRC-160 radio systems as well as strong understanding of High Frequency (HF) communication theory and antenna theory.
• Working knowledge of the AN/PRC-161 Handheld Link 16 BATS-D (Battlefield Awareness and Targeting System Dismounted) radio and proficiency with the Tactical Radio Application eXtension (TRAX) software.
• CompTIA Security CCNA/CCNP or equivalent SOF communications experience.
• Proficiency in Linux administration PKI Docker and networking protocols.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange SharePoint and Office Suite administration.
• Cloud experience (Azure/AWS) with container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to manage crisis situations involving network outages or delays including a demonstrated ability to react to time-sensitive deployment mission support requirements.

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers passionate about what they do love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and were not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harms way.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

ADA:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

EEO/AA:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status height weight or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental vision health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range:

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations years of experience and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location prior experience relevant skills education and certifications.