Current openings at CTI

CTI is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to support operations within a classified environment in Hawaii. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of complex systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. You will work hands-on with customers, advanced systems, and distributed technologies while contributing to a high impact national security mission. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for asset procurement and installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network equipment (switches) Configure and manage DOD and IC standard distributed authentication services Build up systems from "bare metal" in alignment with accredited baselines Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems and related procedures adhere to company and government policies. Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. Perform daily backup operations. Perform regular file archival and purge, as necessary. Create, change and delete user accounts per request. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades and resource optimization, as required. Repair and recover from hardware or software failures for multiple sites. Establishes, documents, and monitor the company’s cyber security program implementation plan. Maintain Video Wall System and displays. Requirements Location: This position is 100% onsite and based at Camp Smith, Hawaii.  No remote or hybrid options are available. Candidates must be able to work full‑time at Camp Smith and maintain daily presence on base to support mission requirements. Necessary Skills and Experience Minimum 5 years of professional systems engineering or system administration experience Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related field Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting complex computing systems and network equipment Strong understanding of DoD and IC security policies, authentication services, and secure protocols Ability to configure and manage Windows and Linux operating systems Experience with IP networking, subnets, switches, and distributed authentication services Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible.  Additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information may apply. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. IAT Level I certification (Security+ and relevant OS/CE certification) Beneficial Skills and Experience Experience with Hadoop, HBase/Accumulo, Spark, or Kafka Familiarity with ACAS, Rancher, Grafana, and Cloud Security Gateway Knowledge of DoD and IC network infrastructures Experience supporting Joint IO Range or Defense Research and Engineering Network environments Ability to create technical documentation, tutorials, and procedural instructions Experience working in Agile environments (Jira, Confluence, GitLab) Ability to maintain facility video distribution systems and displays Experience performing remote or onsite break/fix support Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to dynamically prioritize workloads

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support a growing network infrastructure in Hawaii. As part of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing scalable, maintainable, and highly available network architectures that meet mission-critical requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work directly with customers in a technical engineering role Participate in customer planning sessions to define networking requirements Design and implement communications solutions for field and remote locations supporting secure facility connectivity and cloud‑based data exchange Assist in designing and implementing approved networking and transport solutions aligned with long‑term IS goals Install and configure network equipment; provide support to systems administrators Monitor systems to improve network performance and lead troubleshooting efforts across local and external sites Apply DoD Information Assurance (IA) policies to the design and maintenance of communications solutions Manage and maintain a library of network engineering tools for system testing and diagnostics Apply advanced engineering principles to develop and maintain network standards, procedures, and guidelines Maintain current knowledge of networking security best practices and implement them across systems Produce documentation for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage Contribute technical content and tutorials to product documentation Support Agile workflows (Jira, Confluence, GitLab) Provide onsite support in a classified environment (remote work limited to short-duration NIPR with sponsor approval)   Requirements Location: This position is 100% onsite and based at Camp Smith, Hawaii.  No remote or hybrid options are available. Candidates must be able to work full‑time at Camp Smith and maintain daily presence on base to support mission requirements. Necessary Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience applying engineering principles in a professional environment Minimum 5 years of experience developing, implementing, and maintaining network architectures Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting complex systems and network equipment (TACLANEs, firewalls, routers, switches) Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible (TS/SCI) U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearances.  IAT Level I certification (Security+ and relevant OS/CE certification) Willingness to travel up to 25%. Beneficial Skills and Experience Experience supporting cloud‑connected or remote‑site communications architectures Familiarity with Agile engineering environments (Jira, Confluence, GitLab) Ability to dynamically prioritize tasks in fast‑paced operational settings Strong interpersonal skills and customer‑facing communication abilities Experience maintaining engineering toolkits for diagnostics and testing

We are seeking a skilled Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in Tampa, Florida. The Systems Integration Engineer is responsible for hands-on integration and testing activities in a government-funded software and hardware integration laboratory for a Department of Defense (DoD) program office. This role focuses on enabling software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing of government-developed open software integrated with Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and commercially procured hardware. The engineer will operate with autonomy in a dynamic environment, building test harnesses, performing board bring-up, loading software images, configuring networks and devices, executing automated tests, and documenting results. They will thrive in ambiguity, demonstrate self-starting initiative, and bring energy and curiosity to problem-solving. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Build and maintain test harnesses for SITL and HITL environments. Perform board bring-up, load software images, and configure network settings and peripheral devices. Conduct SITL and HITL testing of government software integrated with GOTS and COTS hardware. Build, execute, and troubleshoot automated test scripts. Support hardware/software bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation. Evaluate candidate technologies for potential inclusion into the program. Support integration events, demonstrations, and exercises. Document test plans, procedures, execution steps, and results. Provide technical status updates to the Scrum Master and leadership as required. Use Jira and Confluence to track lab work, test execution, and documentation Use Git, GitLab, Nexus, and TestRail to support version control, CI/CD, artifact management, and test management Participate in SAFe ceremonies (PI Planning, sprint planning, reviews, system demos)   Requirements Location: This position is 100% onsite and based in Tampa, Florida. This is an onsite position in the Integration Lab, located near MacDill AFB, FL No remote or hybrid options are available. Necessary Skills and Experience 5 years of hands-on experience with integration and testing in a lab or technical environment Proficiency with bench equipment: Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, power supplies; soldering and PCB rework tools. Experience with embedded hardware/software bring-up, including board bring-up and loading software images. Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Rust for test automation and scripting. Experience with UART, JTAG, low-level debugging, network configuration, and device setup. Experience building and executing automated tests. Experience documenting test procedures and results. Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies. Proficiency with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and version control tools (Git, GitLab). Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. Master’s degree preferred. Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, self-start with initiative, and bring energy and curiosity to challenges. Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time to support company events. Events may run for extended periods, typically up to 4 weeks at a time Travel will include on-site presence to assist with event setup, coordination, and overall support. Flexibility in schedule and ability to work in different locations as needed is essential. Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. (TS/SCI) U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearances.  Willingness to relocate to Tampa, FL Beneficial Skills and Experience Ability to work independently with minimal direction Prior DoD or government program experience Familiarity with MOSA / open systems architectures Experience supporting formal government integration or test events Experience in DoD programs and drone (UAS) development Experience developing drone/UAS flight management software and autonomous systems management software Expertise in designing and deploying fault-tolerant systems in DDIL environments Experience authoring comprehensive lab or test plans and reports.