{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bb89bc55432dff73d0dcbd38","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb89bc55432dff73d0dcbd38","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb89bc55432dff73d0dcbd38","title":"Integration Lab Manager","description":"Job OverviewJob Title: Integration Lab Manager\r\nLocation : Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC\r\nJob ResponsibilitiesTrace Systems is seeking an experienced Integration Lab Manager to support the global transport networks supporting US Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role supports critical communications infrastructure. The Integration Lab Manager will be responsible for the operation, sustainment, and modernization of the Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) supporting mission systems, C5ISR capabilities, communications infrastructure, and emerging technologies and will lead day-to-day laboratory operations supporting system integration, engineering, testing, validation, and fielding activities across multiple mission platforms and environments.\r\nCoordinate and oversee integration activities involving hardware, software, network, cloud, cybersecurity, and communications technologies to ensure operational readiness and interoperability.\r\nManage laboratory resources, equipment, test assets, configurations, and schedules to support customer priorities and program objectives.\r\nDirect laboratory personnel supporting systems engineering, integration, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and technical support functions.\r\nSupport the integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of mission systems, sensors, communications systems, and enterprise technologies prior to operational deployment.\r\nCoordinate with Government stakeholders, engineering teams, developers, vendors, and OEM partners to support system development, integration, and testing requirements.\r\nSupport C2ISR-T Design and development of future cpabilites of systems across the enterprise.\r\nWill hold lead systems engineer for the SIL and lead a currently 5 member team for test events, development and other system required dutieds for the SIL.\r\nDevelop and maintain laboratory test plans, procedures, test events, configuration baselines, and technical documentation.\r\nEnsure laboratory activities comply with approved engineering processes, configuration management requirements, cybersecurity policies, and quality standards.\r\nSupport system verification, validation, interoperability testing, regression testing, and operational acceptance activities.\r\nIdentify technical issues, integration challenges, and performance deficiencies and lead troubleshooting and corrective action efforts.\r\nCoordinate installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement of laboratory hardware, software, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure.\r\nSupport cybersecurity compliance activities including vulnerability management, STIG implementation, security testing, and RMF-related requirements.\r\nPrepare technical reports, laboratory status updates, test results, risk assessments, and customer briefings.\r\nSupport fielding efforts, customer demonstrations, technology evaluations, and operational assessments.\r\nCoordinate laboratory support for engineering changes, modernization initiatives, technology refresh efforts, and new capability integration.\r\nMaintain awareness of customer mission priorities, emerging technologies, and operational requirements to ensure laboratory capabilities remain aligned with mission needs.\r\nSupport occasional travel requirements, site visits, transition activities, and field assessments as required.\r\nMinimum QualificationsActive, in-scope US Government issuedSecret clearance.\r\nDue to the nature of the work and contract requirements,US Citizenship is required.\r\nCandidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD 8140 Work Role(s): 441 – Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate); and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.\r\nQualifying 8140 credentials include a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or completion of relevant military communications or network training.\r\nQualifying 8140 certifications may include CompTIA Security+ CE,CompTIA CySA+,SSCP,GSEC,CEH or other DoD 8140-approved certifications. Higher proficiency-level or equivalent DoD 8140-approved certifications applicable to the assigned work role may also be accepted.\r\nAbility to travel worldwide, including to remote or austere locations. Individual trips may extend up to two months, with the possibility of multiple trips per year.\r\nDemonstrated experience troubleshooting complex network issues within routed and switched infrastructures.\r\nHands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies and enterprise network management tools.\r\nWorking knowledge of BGP, OSPF, multicast routing, VLANs, VPNs, and network performance monitoring solutions.\r\nExperience performing packet analysis, log analysis, fault isolation, and root-cause investigations.\r\nStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.\r\nDesired QualificationExperience supporting SOCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, TRANSCOM, Space Force, or other Combatant Command environments.\r\nExperience supporting OCONUS operations and remote-site sustainment activities.\r\nPrior military service or experience supporting DOD customers.\r\nEducationHigh School Diploma\r\nTrace SystemsTrace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.\r\nTrace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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The Integration Lab Manager will be responsible for the operation, sustainment, and modernization of the Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) supporting mission systems, C5ISR capabilities, communications infrastructure, and emerging technologies and will lead day-to-day laboratory operations supporting system integration, engineering, testing, validation, and fielding activities across multiple mission platforms and environments.\r\nCoordinate and oversee integration activities involving hardware, software, network, cloud, cybersecurity, and communications technologies to ensure operational readiness and interoperability.\r\nManage laboratory resources, equipment, test assets, configurations, and schedules to support customer priorities and program objectives.\r\nDirect laboratory personnel supporting systems engineering, integration, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and technical support functions.\r\nSupport the integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of mission systems, sensors, communications systems, and enterprise technologies prior to operational deployment.\r\nCoordinate with Government stakeholders, engineering teams, developers, vendors, and OEM partners to support system development, integration, and testing requirements.\r\nSupport C2ISR-T Design and development of future cpabilites of systems across the enterprise.\r\nWill hold lead systems engineer for the SIL and lead a currently 5 member team for test events, development and other system required dutieds for the SIL.\r\nDevelop and maintain laboratory test plans, procedures, test events, configuration baselines, and technical documentation.\r\nEnsure laboratory activities comply with approved engineering processes, configuration management requirements, cybersecurity policies, and quality standards.\r\nSupport system verification, validation, interoperability testing, regression testing, and operational acceptance activities.\r\nIdentify technical issues, integration challenges, and performance deficiencies and lead troubleshooting and corrective action efforts.\r\nCoordinate installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle replacement of laboratory hardware, software, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure.\r\nSupport cybersecurity compliance activities including vulnerability management, STIG implementation, security testing, and RMF-related requirements.\r\nPrepare technical reports, laboratory status updates, test results, risk assessments, and customer briefings.\r\nSupport fielding efforts, customer demonstrations, technology evaluations, and operational assessments.\r\nCoordinate laboratory support for engineering changes, modernization initiatives, technology refresh efforts, and new capability integration.\r\nMaintain awareness of customer mission priorities, emerging technologies, and operational requirements to ensure laboratory capabilities remain aligned with mission needs.\r\nSupport occasional travel requirements, site visits, transition activities, and field assessments as required.\r\nMinimum QualificationsActive, in-scope US Government issuedSecret clearance.\r\nDue to the nature of the work and contract requirements,US Citizenship is required.\r\nCandidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. 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