Software Engineering Manager - AFAMS

CACI is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to provide M&S services and support at the USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center (UAWC), Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Kaiserslautern, Germany.

You will support AFAMS which is the premier agency responsible for implementation, integration, and development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and training and analysis standards that support the US Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and mission partners requiring these capabilities to support the Warfighter in full-spectrum operations. In the current resource constrained environment, demand for M&S rises with the continuously evolving need for operational readiness and mission preparedness across the USAF, DoD, and with coalition partners. AFAMS focuses on providing innovative M&S services as the key to meeting this demand. 

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Manage a small IT staff to support UAWC missions.

• Provide M&S services and support for all federations, models, and systems in preparation for, during, and after events, including but not limited to: training of augmentation personnel; testing; configuration management; functional/operational support; system integration; troubleshooting/debugging; system software and hardware support; and database development, modification and maintenance (including but not limited to unit, terrain, visual and entity databases).  

• Support activities that require M&S services or support to include: exercises; mission rehearsals; threat, functional, operational and integration tests; and training missions.

• Identify and submit innovative M&S solutions to enhance existing capabilities.

• Experience working in a distributed environment using both DIS and HLA protocols.  

• In-depth knowledge of Windows and/or Linux system administration and scripting.  

• Experience developing engineering network solutions and technical diagrams, as well as providing port and protocol information for specified systems.  

• Experience working in a virtual computing environment.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance.

• Security + CE certification (satisfies DoD 8570.1 IAT level 2 or higher certification requirement).

• MS/MA Degree in Computer Science or a comparable computer related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; if no MA/MS additional work experience may be substituted in leu of degree (Bachelor's Degree plus additional 8 years work experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree; if no degree whatsoever 12 additional years work experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree, for total of 22 years work experience)

• Experience using networking tools such as Redsim: Joint Simulation Protocol Analyzer (JSPA), DIS-Filter, JLVC Analysis Workstation (JAWS), Wireshark and Netlink.  

• Familiar with Oracle database management and experience with Structured Query Language queries.  

• Familiar with the following C2 systems:  TBMCS, Tactical Data and Connectivity System (TDACS), Sirus, and Air Defense System Integrator (ADSI), Global Command and Control; System (GCCS).

• Familiar with VMWare, and the creation and use of virtual machines.

• Experience working in both a Joint Live Virtual Confederation (JLVC) and JLCTTC environment.  

• Experience working with a JLVC tree router and Real Time Infrastructure (RTI).

• Strong understanding of IA, with experience in remediating scan findings as they apply to STIG compliance.  

• Understanding of TCP/User Datagram Protocol network communication. 

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Should be a SME in at least two of the following systems, and familiar with all of the following systems:  AWSIM, Genis, GIAC, ABS, CSI, NGTS, ACE-IOS, JCATS, LOTS, JTLS, MUSE/AFSERS, ViPRS, MACE, SGS, ASTi, iSIM.  

• The Contractor shall be highly proficient in and shall possess all the necessary certifications and credentials needed to effectively operate the M&S federations, models, systems and their associated components.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.