NIWC - Graduate I (Master's) - Cyber Secure Low Bandwidth Applications Support (Task No 55-162622)

The hourly rate for this position is $22.84 per hour and is non-negotiable.

This Statement of Work encompasses the need for student services to provide technical support towards the production qualification, integration, and fielding preparations for the Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN) Resilient Command, Control, and Communications (RC3) System Enhancement (BRSE) program of record. BRSE entails modern High Frequency (HF) radios, modems, network controllers, and network management systems. Tasks will focus on production baseline verification, pre-deployment integration testing with connected systems, containerized software pipeline qualification, and deployment configuration to support low-data-rate operational fielding requirements. These tasks will be conducted at NIWC PAC in San Diego, CA.

BFTN is an HF and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communications system providing ship-to-ship line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond LOS (BLOS) networking and relay to shore in the event of partial loss of satellite communications (SATCOM). BRSE is the follow-on productions system enhancement providing modernized HF capabilities across the fleet.

The Contractor shall assist in:

• Conducting pre-installation verification and production security configuration for BRSE communications software build packages prior to system fielding and deployment.
• Executing production baseline acceptance testing and data verification on BRSE HF application builds to validate factory low-data-rate performance and compliance with deployment technical specifications.
• Integrating and configuring pre-established forward error correction, compression, and delivery protocol parameters within production software release builds to ensure baseline operational compliance at low data rates.
• Improving the production software pipeline to include automated static code scans, minimized container images, container scans, and container updates/remediation for verified production software distribution.
• Submit Monthly Status Reports and Bi-Weekly Time Reports in accordance with the base contract.

Graduate Student 1: Must have a Bachelor's degree in the required discipline and be enrolled in a Master's degree program. Must be able to accomplish a minimum of 50% of the task without supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Area of Study: Majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity (Graduate Student)

Required Course Work:

• Operating Systems
• Networking
• Cybersecurity
• Languages: Python, Bash

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with RedHat and Alpine Linux.
• Experience with Openshift/Microshift container platform.
• Experience with Grype container scanning.
• Strong work ethic, detail oriented, and good communication skills.
• Available to work 20 hours per week preferred.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify
• This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week
• This position will remain open until filled
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
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