IT Systems Administrator / Software Engineer

$73,500 - $122,600/Yr

ManTech - Lompoc, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lompoc, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The IT Systems Administrator / Software Engineer at ManTech is responsible for evaluating and updating integrated data environments for mission-assurance and launch-verification software applications. This role involves maintaining administrative privileges on USG-provided laptops and virtual servers, troubleshooting access and operational issues, and supporting military leads in maintaining computer equipment accuracy. The position requires a strong background in software engineering and IT systems administration, particularly within the DoD or NASA environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and update a fully integrated data environment for mission-assurance and launch-verification software applications.
• Evaluate and update a Software System Requirements Specification and Software System Design Specification.
• Provide system-level evaluation of mission assurance and launch verification software, including oversight of structure, training development, and system maintenance.
• Review and update mission assurance data in the SLD 30 databases, including System Software Implementation Plan and System Security Guide.
• Evaluate and update all non-system and system software documentation, including Software User Manual and database management plan.
• Compile required information relevant to scheduled mission critical milestones.
• Perform SQL server database configuration engineering and programming for launch operations and anomaly resolution.
• Evaluate and update a SLD 30 software solution for real-time generation of Operational Mission Data.
• Create products utilizing DoD Platform One applications for communications and project management solutions.
• Work directly with engineers and leadership to understand JIRA/Confluence needs and provide solutions.
• Design and implement dashboards for operational/performance reporting metrics.
• Develop workflows, customizations, and integrations to support management on behalf of product teams.
• Coach and mentor information owners on implementing JIRA/Confluence and associated plugins.
• Set-up and manage user permissions and project roles for JIRA/Confluence accounts.
• Create business rules for optimal use of JIRA/Confluence products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 1.5 years of DoD Launch/Range Software Engineering experience accepted in lieu of each 1 year of degree.
• 2 years as a Software Engineer, programmer, or software developer, with at least 1 year of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, or NASA experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with network-based and stand-alone audio-visual systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity and development applications, including VBA and Microsoft Power Platform products.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Retirement and Savings
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness programs