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SimIS

IT solutions for government and defense

Integration Specialist - DHS

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Suffolk, VA, USA
In PersonTwenty-five percent travel is required.
Software Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of systems integration experience with complex technological systems.
  • Knowledge of Application Programming Interfaces for system communication.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based Integration Platform as a Service.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Homeland Security suitability background check.
  • Strong analytical skills for complex integration challenges.
  • Technical documentation and coordination abilities.
  • Expertise in system integration methodologies and best practices.
  • Experience with interface control documents and system specifications.
  • Knowledge of common operating picture development and data fusion.
  • Understanding of surveillance system protocols and data formats.
  • Proficiency in integration testing and validation procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure system interoperability between disparate border security technologies.
  • Develop and maintain System Interface Control Documents for all system interfaces.
  • Design common operating picture specifications that integrate data from all sensor systems.
  • Support integration testing and validation of system interfaces.
  • Coordinate with vendors and technical teams to resolve integration issues.
  • Develop integration procedures and technical specifications.
  • Support system architecture development with integration expertise.
  • Validate system integration requirements and specifications.
  • Provide technical expertise for integration aspects of trade studies.
  • Document integration procedures and maintain integration standards.
  • Support field teams with integration-related technical issues.
  • Ensure compliance with Customs and Border Protection integration requirements and standards.

About the company

SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ win opens Missile Defense Agency and DoD pipelines.
  • August 2026 GSA MAS prime status supports recurring federal purchasing and cloud work.
  • September 2026 Constellis and I/ITSEC presence keeps SimIS visible to buyers and recruits.

What critics are saying

  • ICE office lease needs Suffolk Council approval; delays block a multi-year revenue stream.
  • MDA SHIELD positioning still depends on task orders, not guaranteed funded work.
  • Autonomy demos at I/ITSEC and Constellis do not prove production-scale adoption.

What makes SimIS unique

  • Veteran-owned Suffolk firm sells cleared modeling, simulation, cyber, and autonomy to defense customers.
  • GSA MAS prime contract 47QTCA23D0056 runs through February 2043, broadening federal access.
  • RiverScout and SAMS give SimIS owned robotics platforms, not just staff augmentation.

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