Sr. OPIR Ground Platform Engineer
Core
Lead infrastructure and cyber-secure cloud platform engineering for Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) ground systems supporting missile warning and tracking operations.
Role type
Senior IC Platform Engineer (Cyber Security & Cloud Computing Architecture)
Builds
Cyber-secure ground control and range systems for missile warning and tracking
Domain
National Security Space (NSS) / Defense / Cyber Security
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Platform engineering, multi-disciplinary system engineering leadership, ground systems architecture, cloud engineering, cyber security engineering, stakeholder management, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
OPIR missile warning system infrastructure management, on-premises cloud deployment and migration, DoD cybersecurity accreditation, DoD acquisition practices
Technologies
Commercial cloud, cloud-native architectures
Responsibilities
Lead multi-agency technical teams in missile warning ground system development, support design and change control for FORGE-based SSC-owned systems, implement cloud platform solutions for OPIR mission sets, drive cyber resilience across ground system layers, influence government stakeholders on networking capabilities, mentor junior staff to become mission area experts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities