Integration Engineer SME

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. 

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. 

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Integration Engineer - SME to support this mission at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. 

Responsibilities:  

As an Integration Engineer - SME you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include: 

• Provides leadership for systems integration functions within C2ISR, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for delivering streamlined technical integration strategies for complex, mission-critical infrastructure components. Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies 
• Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of innovative approaches to enhance system interoperability, technological convergence, and mission effectiveness across diverse operational platforms. Provides training on integrated C2ISR workflows, data flows, and cross-platform dependencies 
• Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in advanced systems integration, enterprise architecture, and C2ISR systems, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for creating integrated solutions that address emerging technological challenges and evolving mission requirements. 
• Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing advanced site survey and integration capabilities designed to optimize overall system performance and technological adaptability for the entire C2ISR Transport Infrastructure. 
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced integration solutions within the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure. 
• Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring all integration solutions enable continuous mission-focused technological innovation for C2ISR capabilities. 
• Directs and controls the methods and staffing for systems integration teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient integrated solutions that optimize C2ISR system performance. 
• Provides authoritative guidance on all integration support areas, including configuring components for Squadron Operations Centers, GHOCs, SATCOM Gateways, RGEPs, DDS Sites, ETDVS solutions, and pre-existing DISA Block 1, Block 2, and Block 3 infrastructure. 
• Establishes and governs the architectural principles, tools, and platforms for all systems integration efforts, critically impacting the reliability, resilience, and interoperability effectiveness of C2ISR systems. 
• Shapes the future direction of C2ISR systems integration for the Task Order by pioneering new integration techniques, research, and advanced interoperability models, directly impacting mission success and future-state readiness.  
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: SIL; Tri Domain Lab; CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI/CD, , DAST, Jenkins, Azure DevOps); automated deployment tools (Ansible, Terraform); vendor integration platforms (SAP, Oracle, AWS GovCloud); performance monitoring dashboards (Prometheus, Grafana); bug tracking systems (Jira, Azure DevOps); RMF compliance tools; advanced interoperability testing frameworks. ServiceNow and Jira for CMDB. GitLab, VMware Aria Automation and Orchestration, Jenkins, RedHat Ansible Automation Platform, Terraform, Prometheus, HAProxy, and Grafana for DevSecOps pipeline. SparxEA, Cameo, and Visio for modeling. Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware Tanzu for containerization / orchestration.  

Required qualifications: 

• Previous experience as an Integration Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level; 
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 10 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 8 years’ experience PHD / Doctorate or 16 years' w/o a degree or 14 years' with AS/AA degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level 
• US citizenship is required 
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 451; Element: IT; Work Role: System Administrator; Proficiency Level: Advanced / ability to obtain

Desired Qualifications: 

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment. 

Work Environment:  

• Location: MacDill AFB, FL 
• On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking 
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments  

Why Join Us?   

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities 
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations 
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness 
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community 
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems 

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