Program Manager / International Cooperations Specialist

Space Systems Command (SSC), Los Angeles AFB – Full-Time – On Site (Not Remote)

Summary

GC2IT seeks a highly skilled and mission-driven Program Manager / International Cooperations Specialist to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) / International Affairs (IA) Capabilities Division. The role integrates international cooperative engagement with critical space acquisition programs across mission domains including Space Domain Awareness, Battle Management C3, SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning/Tracking, and Assured Access to Space. This position requires a unique blend of program management acumen, international policy fluency, and technical understanding of space capabilities to enhance U.S. space integration with global allies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct detailed analysis of existing international cooperative agreements for relevance to SSC Program Executive Office (PEO) mission sets.
  • Develop actionable analytical products assessing alignment between agreements and SSC space mission integration needs.
  • Assist in drafting new international cooperative agreements and exceptions to the National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1).
  • Manage international agreement staffing, tracking, and CRM (comment resolution matrix) inputs and updates.
  • Support internal and external data calls and RFIs to enable timely and informed agreement development.
  • Facilitate classified and unclassified documentation coordination across USSF, SAF/IA, Air Force, and interagency partners.
  • Support preparation, coordination, and execution of international visits, Key Leader Engagements (KLEs), forums, IPEDs, and working groups.
  • Capture and disseminate detailed engagement notes and summaries, including those from classified events.
  • Provide secured facility support when required for hosting engagements.
  • Analyze potential integration paths and capability synergies with international partner systems.
  • Identify technology gaps and opportunities to leverage international programs in support of future warfighter needs.
  • Translate complex technical documents into accessible materials for international cooperation deliverables.
  • Plan and execute tasks for international working groups (e.g., CAWG, OWG, SATCOM WGs).
  • Create schedules, agendas, briefings, white papers, and capture minutes.
  • Represent SSC/IA at domestic and international events, delivering briefings and advancing group objectives.
  • Liaise between SSC/IA and USSF/S5P to ensure alignment with strategic guidance, posture planning, and regional priorities.
  • Provide weekly executive summaries on key activities, agreement statuses, and international developments.
  • Assist SSC/IA leadership in scheduling coordination with USSF HQ and SAF/IA counterparts.

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience supporting DoD, USSF, or international defense cooperation efforts.
  • Strong understanding of international disclosure policy, classified programs, and space acquisition processes.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills across interagency and international partners.
  • Experience managing cooperative agreements, staffing documentation, and facilitating classified engagements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in international affairs, national security, or technical field related to space systems.
  • Experience supporting SSC, SAF/IA, or USSF HQ missions.
  • Familiarity with Combined Space Operations (CSpO), CAWG, or SATCOM WG frameworks.
  • Proficiency with classified information systems and secure communications protocols.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer – The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy. Please email inquiries to: jobs@gc2it.com

Infrastructure Engineer

Las Vegas, NV / Full-time / On-site

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Infrastructure (Power and Environmental) Engineer who designs, operates, and sustains electrical power and environmental infrastructure supporting mission-critical computing systems, on-premises environments, and system integration labs (SIL). This role ensures reliable, resilient operation of power distribution, cooling, and environmental systems required for high-availability environments. Responsibilities include supporting facility readiness, system integration, deployment, and sustainment in accordance with applicable engineering best practices and OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and design electrical power distribution systems for mission-critical environments
  • Ensure reliable operation of infrastructure
  • Perform load analysis and capacity planning to support deployments and future growth
  • Validate redundancy, resilience, and reliability of power systems
  • Support infrastructure upgrades, preventative maintenance, and lifecycle planning
  • Design, implement, and maintain cooling and environmental control systems
  • Optimize HVAC, airflow management, containment strategies and liquid cooling solutions
  • Monitor environmental conditions to ensure compliance with operational requirements
  • Coordinate with appropriate teams to ensure infrastructure supports system deployments
  • Review system power and cooling requirements to validate facility readiness
  • Support installation/integration of racks, power systems, and environmental infrastructure
  • Provide engineering input for infrastructure upgrades and system deployments
  • Assist with data center build-out and support development of system safety planning
  • Develop/maintain plans to ensure availability/resilience of power/environmental systems
  • Conduct failure mode and impact analysis (FMEA) and support disaster recovery planning
  • Participate in system readiness reviews and infrastructure assessments
  • Implement/maintain monitoring systems for power and environmental performance
  • Analyze telemetry and operational data to identify risks and inefficiencies
  • Troubleshoot electrical and environmental issues impacting system performance
  • Recommend improvements to enhance reliability and operational efficiency
  • Ensure OSHA compliance, support safety procedures, and participate in inspections, incident reporting, and risk mitigation
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation for infrastructure systems
  • Ensure compliance with applicable government requirements and engineering guidelines
  • Support audits, inspections, and operational readiness activities

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience supporting power or environmental infrastructure in data centers or mission-critical facilities
  • Experience with electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, and cooling infrastructure
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and safe work practices
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with data center equipment installation and maintenance

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting government or defense-related facilities
  • Experience with redundant power architectures and high-availability systems
  • Experience with thermal management for high-density computing environments
  • Familiarity with data center environmental, electrical, and reliability standards
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification
  • Experience with facility monitoring or building management systems (BMS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer – The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Job Type: Full-time contract

Please email inquiries to: jobs@gc2it.com

Software Engineer

Location: Reston, Virginia
Position Type: Full-Time


Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) is seeking experienced Software Engineers / Software Developers at the Full Performance and Senior levels to support the development, integration, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical information systems operating in distributed environments worldwide.

The successful candidates will design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications and services supporting operationally critical systems. These positions require strong software engineering expertise, experience supporting high-availability production environments, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure reliable system performance.

Candidates must be comfortable working in complex operational environments where system availability, reliability, security, and rapid troubleshooting are essential to mission success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, enhance, and sustain production software services and components using Java, Scala, and/or C/C++.
  • Develop and maintain reliable, scalable software solutions supporting distributed, high-availability, mission-critical information systems.
  • Create and maintain software interface documentation, including data schemas, interface contracts, versioning strategies, and integration requirements.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve automated build, integration, testing, and deployment processes using GitLab CI/CD.
  • Design, develop, and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure software quality, reliability, and system compatibility.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software discrepancies and production issues to minimize downtime and maximize operational availability.
  • Collaborate with Network Operations, Infrastructure, and Field Engineering teams to identify and resolve end-to-end system failures across distributed environments.
  • Apply configuration management, version control, and change management practices to maintain system integrity and operational stability.
  • Analyze system logs, performance metrics, and diagnostic information to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including software design documents, implementation plans, operational runbooks, and system maintenance procedures.
  • Participate in operational support activities, including on-call rotations and technical escalation support, as required.
  • Support software integration, deployment, maintenance, and sustainment activities at domestic and international locations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5-12 years of relevant experience in software engineering, software development, or a closely related technical discipline.
  • Strong proficiency in Java, Scala, and/or C/C++, with demonstrated experience developing and maintaining production-level software.
  • Experience designing, developing, and supporting distributed, high-availability, or operationally critical software systems.
  • Working knowledge of relational database technologies, preferably PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB.
  • Experience implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, preferably GitLab CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with modern software development practices, including code reviews, source control, branching strategies, tagging, and release management.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex software and production issues using logs, system metrics, and structured debugging methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop technical documentation, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with software developers, network engineers, infrastructure specialists, and field engineering personnel.
  • Ability and willingness to support domestic and/or international project travel, as required.
  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
  • Experience developing, deploying, or sustaining software systems at geographically dispersed or remote operational sites with intermittent or limited network connectivity.
  • Experience supporting database migration, modernization, or compatibility across major platform or version transitions, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB environments.
  • Familiarity with secure communications technologies and practices, including Transport Layer Security (TLS), digital certificates, and cryptographic key rotation.
  • Experience implementing message queues, asynchronous communications, and event-driven software architectures.
  • Knowledge of software and system performance profiling, including CPU utilization, memory management, and database query optimization.
  • Experience working directly with Field Engineering, Network Operations, and Infrastructure teams in operational production environments.
  • Familiarity with the Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) stack for system monitoring, operational troubleshooting, log analysis, and analytics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer – The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Please email inquiries to: jobs@gc2it.com

Senior Network Engineer

Las Vegas, NV / Full-time / On-site

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies is looking for talented and enthusiastic Senior Network Engineer who designs, implements, and sustains secure network infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems. This role leads network engineering efforts across routing, switching, firewall management, and monitoring to ensure reliable and secure communications in operational environments. It provides leadership in focused technical areas and team activities, leading implementation, analysis, and documentation efforts. The position leads Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensures timely task execution, and mentors junior engineers while supporting cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of secure mission network infrastructure
  • Ensure reliable connectivity across computers, storage, and application systems
  • Lead network upgrades, maintenance, and configuration management activities
  • Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, baselines, and procedures
  • Configure and administer Cisco Catalyst switches (Layer 2/3)
  • Implement VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP, routing protocols, and ACLs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve switching and performance issues
  • Maintain configuration baselines and backups
  • Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls and secure network segmentation
  • Implement firewall policies, NAT, application filtering, and threat prevention
  • Monitor firewall activity and coordinate with cybersecurity teams
  • Design and support architectures; monitor network performance, availability, and security
  • Analyze traffic, bandwidth utilization, and system performance
  • Maintain dashboards, alerts, and reporting
  • Diagnose and resolve network faults, incidents, and outages
  • Implement network security controls aligned with NIST and RMF requirements
  • Support vulnerability remediation, patching, and system hardening
  • Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews
  • Maintain secure segmentation and access controls
  • Support incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
  • Manage configuration and change control processes for network devices
  • Implement approved changes and maintain configuration records and inventories
  • Lead IPT activities, technical reviews, and engineering discussions
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and staff
  • Support integration with systems, cybersecurity, and test teams

Minimum Required Qualifications/Experience

  • SDN (not SD-WAN), Catalyst Center or equivalent: centralized control, templates, image management
  • Network STIGs and configuration management
  • Network encryptors (HAIPE/Type 1): red/black separation, MTU overhead, KG-250X
  • Certifications: CCNA

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

  • Routing and switching: OSPF, BGP, VRFs, QoS
  • GRE overlays carrying an IGP and PIM over encrypted transport; MTU and MSS handling
  • Multicast: PIM-SM, IGMP, RP placement; shared multicast domain with a legacy network
  • Segmentation: VRF/VLAN separation, split classified/unclassified management planes, out-of-band access
  • BGP EVPN-VXLAN
  • Fiber transport connectivity experience, including customer-maintained WANs, communications-panel demarcation, and port-level optics
  • Palo Alto or Fortinet configuration experience
  • Panorama or FortiManager
  • Certifications: CCNP preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer – The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Job Type: Full-time contract

Please email inquiries to: jobs@gc2it.com