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Job Description Job Description At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for a Dockside Sampler. This position will work as a contractor for NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD). The FSD ensures the quality of collected data through compilation, quality control, and assurance. Organizing, maintaining, and developing databases (like bioprofile, logbook catch record, and head boat activity report databases). Performing data analyses and extractions to support stock assessment activities (like SEDAR), general scientific inquiries, and annual reports summarizing landings and effort estimates. Developing and implementing electronic reporting systems like the Fisheries Electronic Reporting System (FERS). Please note that we are recruiting proactively and do not yet have this position available. If awarded the work, this will be a full-time position. Work will be performed offsite at several locations in the Southeastern US from NC to TX. The contract has a one-year base period with a potential of three option periods. Tasks: Resource Surveys: The Contractor shall provide biological sampling from the recreational head boat fishery in the Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Texas. Serve as the NOAA Fisheries field representative with head boat owners/operators and anglers in the Contractor's assigned sampling area. Identify and enumerate individual fish to the species level from landed catches; collect length measurements, record weights and sex from individual fish in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables: Perform data management and analysis Data needs to be entered and quality controlled daily Data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Laboratory Support: The Contractor shall process, perform Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA QC) and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations Process Otolith and spine collections based on sampling protocols and goals. Biological samples must be uploaded to the Oracle system by the 15th of each month for the previous month. Otoliths and spines must be mailed to the Beaufort Laboratory by the 30th of the following month. Deliverable: The Contractor is responsible for collecting, processing, and QA/QC of biological samples in accordance with sampling protocols. Collect and process bio samples from each trip sampled. Samples must be submitted on a monthly basis Bio samples and data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Data Management Support: The Contractor shall use custom data entry applications and database software such as, Microsoft Excel, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results. Review daily Trip Reports-identify errors and inconsistencies for all vessels in the area of responsibility. Review dockside sample data for accuracy and submit to Oracle system within 7 days of the date sampled. Conduct QA QC procedures following prescribed protocols. Deliverable: Use SRH Oracle to enter, store, validate, and edit data. Data will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Bio samples will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Other General Duties: The Contractor shall assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary. Participate in administrative communications - weekly calls and quarterly calls at the prescribed time. Responds to unscheduled communications (calls and/or emails). Submit Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) with work completed. Conduct regular checks, maintenance, and precautions to ensure government equipment (vehicle, measuring boards, and computer) remains in good working order, and when needed, action taken to repair equipment. Deliverable: Assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Division with data entry and processing as necessary. Completion report due Weekly All products shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Analytical Support: Experienced and proficient with Microsoft software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QA, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data. Assist in tracking vessel reporting compliance and reconciling vessel reporting issues, including contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. Update and submit Head boat Activity Reports (HARs) on a weekly basis in accordance with protocols. Review weekly late trip report list and hold list with attention to vessels of responsibility. Deliverable: Develops and reviews reports. Completion of vessel activity report due weekly. Review compliance report weekly All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Research Activities Support: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Deliverable: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Work products based on the manning schedule for survey scientific support. All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Outreach and Education: The Contractor shall participate in public outreach efforts by assisting, meeting with fishermen, and participating in public events to educate the public about SRHA and fisheries management in the region. Deliverable: Participate in public outreach efforts. Report due within 7 days after the event or within confines of report request Information related to outreach and education shall be provided to the SEFSC Outreach Coordinator. Scientific Meetings: The Contractor may be required to prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in various position related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forms. Events consist of, but are not limited to the following: Stock assessment data workshops Fishery Management Council Meetings Port Agent Annual Meetings. Deliverable: Prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate as required. Report due Within 7 days after the event Information related to scientific meetings shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Experience and Education: Essential: Expert knowledge of Southeast U.S. Atlantic marine fish identification. BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data. Perform statistical analysis and provide results in presentation or report form. Desirable: Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys; computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Experience collecting catch and effort information from recreational fishermen Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish. Salary range is $30 - $40 per hour, dependent upon experience. Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire. Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply. We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.

Job Description Job Description At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for a Dockside Sampler. This position will work as a contractor for NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD). The FSD ensures the quality of collected data through compilation, quality control, and assurance. Organizing, maintaining, and developing databases (like bioprofile, logbook catch record, and head boat activity report databases). Performing data analyses and extractions to support stock assessment activities (like SEDAR), general scientific inquiries, and annual reports summarizing landings and effort estimates. Developing and implementing electronic reporting systems like the Fisheries Electronic Reporting System (FERS). Please note that we are recruiting proactively and do not yet have this position available. If awarded the work, this will be a full-time position. Work will be performed offsite at several locations in the Southeastern US from NC to TX. The contract has a one-year base period with a potential of three option periods. Tasks: Resource Surveys: The Contractor shall provide biological sampling from the recreational head boat fishery in the Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Texas. Serve as the NOAA Fisheries field representative with head boat owners/operators and anglers in the Contractor's assigned sampling area. Identify and enumerate individual fish to the species level from landed catches; collect length measurements, record weights and sex from individual fish in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables: Perform data management and analysis Data needs to be entered and quality controlled daily Data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Laboratory Support: The Contractor shall process, perform Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA QC) and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations Process Otolith and spine collections based on sampling protocols and goals. Biological samples must be uploaded to the Oracle system by the 15th of each month for the previous month. Otoliths and spines must be mailed to the Beaufort Laboratory by the 30th of the following month. Deliverable: The Contractor is responsible for collecting, processing, and QA/QC of biological samples in accordance with sampling protocols. Collect and process bio samples from each trip sampled. Samples must be submitted on a monthly basis Bio samples and data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Data Management Support: The Contractor shall use custom data entry applications and database software such as, Microsoft Excel, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results. Review daily Trip Reports-identify errors and inconsistencies for all vessels in the area of responsibility. Review dockside sample data for accuracy and submit to Oracle system within 7 days of the date sampled. Conduct QA QC procedures following prescribed protocols. Deliverable: Use SRH Oracle to enter, store, validate, and edit data. Data will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Bio samples will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Other General Duties: The Contractor shall assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary. Participate in administrative communications - weekly calls and quarterly calls at the prescribed time. Responds to unscheduled communications (calls and/or emails). Submit Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) with work completed. Conduct regular checks, maintenance, and precautions to ensure government equipment (vehicle, measuring boards, and computer) remains in good working order, and when needed, action taken to repair equipment. Deliverable: Assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Division with data entry and processing as necessary. Completion report due Weekly All products shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Analytical Support: Experienced and proficient with Microsoft software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QA, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data. Assist in tracking vessel reporting compliance and reconciling vessel reporting issues, including contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. Update and submit Head boat Activity Reports (HARs) on a weekly basis in accordance with protocols. Review weekly late trip report list and hold list with attention to vessels of responsibility. Deliverable: Develops and reviews reports. Completion of vessel activity report due weekly. Review compliance report weekly All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Research Activities Support: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Deliverable: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Work products based on the manning schedule for survey scientific support. All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Outreach and Education: The Contractor shall participate in public outreach efforts by assisting, meeting with fishermen, and participating in public events to educate the public about SRHA and fisheries management in the region. Deliverable: Participate in public outreach efforts. Report due within 7 days after the event or within confines of report request Information related to outreach and education shall be provided to the SEFSC Outreach Coordinator. Scientific Meetings: The Contractor may be required to prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in various position related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forms. Events consist of, but are not limited to the following: Stock assessment data workshops Fishery Management Council Meetings Port Agent Annual Meetings. Deliverable: Prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate as required. Report due Within 7 days after the event Information related to scientific meetings shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Experience and Education: Essential: Expert knowledge of Southeast U.S. Atlantic marine fish identification. BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data. Perform statistical analysis and provide results in presentation or report form. Desirable: Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys; computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Experience collecting catch and effort information from recreational fishermen Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish. Salary range is $30 - $40 per hour, dependent upon experience. Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire. Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply. We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.

Job Description Job Description At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for a Dockside Sampler. This position will work as a contractor for NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD). The FSD ensures the quality of collected data through compilation, quality control, and assurance. Organizing, maintaining, and developing databases (like bioprofile, logbook catch record, and head boat activity report databases). Performing data analyses and extractions to support stock assessment activities (like SEDAR), general scientific inquiries, and annual reports summarizing landings and effort estimates. Developing and implementing electronic reporting systems like the Fisheries Electronic Reporting System (FERS). Please note that we are recruiting proactively and do not yet have this position available. If awarded the work, this will be a full-time position. Work will be performed offsite at several locations in the Southeastern US from NC to TX. The contract has a one-year base period with a potential of three option periods. Tasks: Resource Surveys: The Contractor shall provide biological sampling from the recreational head boat fishery in the Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Texas. Serve as the NOAA Fisheries field representative with head boat owners/operators and anglers in the Contractor's assigned sampling area. Identify and enumerate individual fish to the species level from landed catches; collect length measurements, record weights and sex from individual fish in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables: Perform data management and analysis Data needs to be entered and quality controlled daily Data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Laboratory Support: The Contractor shall process, perform Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA QC) and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations Process Otolith and spine collections based on sampling protocols and goals. Biological samples must be uploaded to the Oracle system by the 15th of each month for the previous month. Otoliths and spines must be mailed to the Beaufort Laboratory by the 30th of the following month. Deliverable: The Contractor is responsible for collecting, processing, and QA/QC of biological samples in accordance with sampling protocols. Collect and process bio samples from each trip sampled. Samples must be submitted on a monthly basis Bio samples and data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Data Management Support: The Contractor shall use custom data entry applications and database software such as, Microsoft Excel, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results. Review daily Trip Reports-identify errors and inconsistencies for all vessels in the area of responsibility. Review dockside sample data for accuracy and submit to Oracle system within 7 days of the date sampled. Conduct QA QC procedures following prescribed protocols. Deliverable: Use SRH Oracle to enter, store, validate, and edit data. Data will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Bio samples will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Other General Duties: The Contractor shall assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary. Participate in administrative communications - weekly calls and quarterly calls at the prescribed time. Responds to unscheduled communications (calls and/or emails). Submit Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) with work completed. Conduct regular checks, maintenance, and precautions to ensure government equipment (vehicle, measuring boards, and computer) remains in good working order, and when needed, action taken to repair equipment. Deliverable: Assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Division with data entry and processing as necessary. Completion report due Weekly All products shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Analytical Support: Experienced and proficient with Microsoft software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QA, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data. Assist in tracking vessel reporting compliance and reconciling vessel reporting issues, including contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. Update and submit Head boat Activity Reports (HARs) on a weekly basis in accordance with protocols. Review weekly late trip report list and hold list with attention to vessels of responsibility. Deliverable: Develops and reviews reports. Completion of vessel activity report due weekly. Review compliance report weekly All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Research Activities Support: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Deliverable: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Work products based on the manning schedule for survey scientific support. All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Outreach and Education: The Contractor shall participate in public outreach efforts by assisting, meeting with fishermen, and participating in public events to educate the public about SRHA and fisheries management in the region. Deliverable: Participate in public outreach efforts. Report due within 7 days after the event or within confines of report request Information related to outreach and education shall be provided to the SEFSC Outreach Coordinator. Scientific Meetings: The Contractor may be required to prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in various position related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forms. Events consist of, but are not limited to the following: Stock assessment data workshops Fishery Management Council Meetings Port Agent Annual Meetings. Deliverable: Prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate as required. Report due Within 7 days after the event Information related to scientific meetings shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Experience and Education: Essential: Expert knowledge of Southeast U.S. Atlantic marine fish identification. BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data. Perform statistical analysis and provide results in presentation or report form. Desirable: Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys; computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Experience collecting catch and effort information from recreational fishermen Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish. Salary range is $30 - $40 per hour, dependent upon experience. Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire. Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply. We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.

Job Description Job Description At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for a Dockside Sampler. This position will work as a contractor for NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD). The FSD ensures the quality of collected data through compilation, quality control, and assurance. Organizing, maintaining, and developing databases (like bioprofile, logbook catch record, and head boat activity report databases). Performing data analyses and extractions to support stock assessment activities (like SEDAR), general scientific inquiries, and annual reports summarizing landings and effort estimates. Developing and implementing electronic reporting systems like the Fisheries Electronic Reporting System (FERS). Please note that we are recruiting proactively and do not yet have this position available. If awarded the work, this will be a full-time position. Work will be performed offsite at several locations in the Southeastern US from NC to TX. The contract has a one-year base period with a potential of three option periods. Tasks: Resource Surveys: The Contractor shall provide biological sampling from the recreational head boat fishery in the Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Texas. Serve as the NOAA Fisheries field representative with head boat owners/operators and anglers in the Contractor's assigned sampling area. Identify and enumerate individual fish to the species level from landed catches; collect length measurements, record weights and sex from individual fish in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables: Perform data management and analysis Data needs to be entered and quality controlled daily Data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Laboratory Support: The Contractor shall process, perform Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA QC) and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations Process Otolith and spine collections based on sampling protocols and goals. Biological samples must be uploaded to the Oracle system by the 15th of each month for the previous month. Otoliths and spines must be mailed to the Beaufort Laboratory by the 30th of the following month. Deliverable: The Contractor is responsible for collecting, processing, and QA/QC of biological samples in accordance with sampling protocols. Collect and process bio samples from each trip sampled. Samples must be submitted on a monthly basis Bio samples and data will be provided to appropriate researchers at the direction of the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Data Management Support: The Contractor shall use custom data entry applications and database software such as, Microsoft Excel, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results. Review daily Trip Reports-identify errors and inconsistencies for all vessels in the area of responsibility. Review dockside sample data for accuracy and submit to Oracle system within 7 days of the date sampled. Conduct QA QC procedures following prescribed protocols. Deliverable: Use SRH Oracle to enter, store, validate, and edit data. Data will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Bio samples will need to be entered, checked and validated on a daily basis. Other General Duties: The Contractor shall assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary. Participate in administrative communications - weekly calls and quarterly calls at the prescribed time. Responds to unscheduled communications (calls and/or emails). Submit Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) with work completed. Conduct regular checks, maintenance, and precautions to ensure government equipment (vehicle, measuring boards, and computer) remains in good working order, and when needed, action taken to repair equipment. Deliverable: Assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Division with data entry and processing as necessary. Completion report due Weekly All products shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Analytical Support: Experienced and proficient with Microsoft software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QA, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data. Assist in tracking vessel reporting compliance and reconciling vessel reporting issues, including contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. Update and submit Head boat Activity Reports (HARs) on a weekly basis in accordance with protocols. Review weekly late trip report list and hold list with attention to vessels of responsibility. Deliverable: Develops and reviews reports. Completion of vessel activity report due weekly. Review compliance report weekly All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Research Activities Support: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Deliverable: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory. Work products based on the manning schedule for survey scientific support. All required documentation shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Outreach and Education: The Contractor shall participate in public outreach efforts by assisting, meeting with fishermen, and participating in public events to educate the public about SRHA and fisheries management in the region. Deliverable: Participate in public outreach efforts. Report due within 7 days after the event or within confines of report request Information related to outreach and education shall be provided to the SEFSC Outreach Coordinator. Scientific Meetings: The Contractor may be required to prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in various position related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forms. Events consist of, but are not limited to the following: Stock assessment data workshops Fishery Management Council Meetings Port Agent Annual Meetings. Deliverable: Prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate as required. Report due Within 7 days after the event Information related to scientific meetings shall be provided to the Chief, Catch Validation and Biosampling Branch Experience and Education: Essential: Expert knowledge of Southeast U.S. Atlantic marine fish identification. BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data. Perform statistical analysis and provide results in presentation or report form. Desirable: Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys; computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Experience collecting catch and effort information from recreational fishermen Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish. Salary range is $30 - $40 per hour, dependent upon experience. Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire. Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply. We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.

Job Description Job Description Staff / Principal Platform Engineer Location: New York City Hybrid Department: AI Platform & Infrastructure Team Reports to: Vangie Shue - Principal Engineering Manager About AppGate AppGate secures and protects an organization's most valuable assets with its high performance Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution and Cyber Advisory Services. AppGate ZTNA is the only direct-routed Zero Trust solution built for peak performance, superior protection and seamless interoperability. AppGate Cyber Advisory Services harden your security posture and ensure business continuity. AppGate safeguards Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies worldwide. Learn more at About the Role As we expand our platform, we are standing up a new AI Platform & Infrastructure team: the engine room of AppGate's AI strategy. This team owns the infrastructure layer that every next-generation security capability is built on, from network observability to AI-driven threat detection and the secure operation of emerging Agentic AI systems. We're looking for a Staff or Principal Platform Engineer to build and operate the foundational platform behind AppGate's AI products. You combine deep DevOps and cloud infrastructure expertise with hands-on experience operationalizing AI/ML systems, and you treat observability as a first-class engineering discipline. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, private, high-impact company where your work directly shapes the architecture, reliability and core platform that defines the future of security. You'll own the platform spanning APIs, cloud and self-managed solutions and AI/ML infrastructure, and you'll make it fast, reliable and observable at scale. This is a high-leverage, hands-on role for a senior engineer who sets technical direction and still ships. Key Responsibilities Build the Platform: design, build and operate the cloud infrastructure, services and pipelines that AppGate's AI and cloud products run on. Strong experience with self-managed technologies (kafka, elasticsearch) and Kubernetes are a must. Infrastructure as Code & Deployment Orchestration: Terraform and Helm for cloud provisioning, service deployment and configuration management. Implement Observability: instrument APIs, cloud services and AI/ML infrastructure with metrics, logging, tracing and alerting, and define SLOs and operational health metrics that teams trust. Data Platform: real-time and batch data ingestion pipelines, feature stores and data quality. Integrations: third-party connectors, APIs and platform integrations. Operationalize AI/ML: build model serving and inference pipelines, experiment tracking and the MLOps tooling for deployment, versioning, drift monitoring and lifecycle management. Engineer for reliability & automation: apply SRE practices to reduce toil, improve resilience and keep latency and uptime within target across the platform. Automate everything - deliver infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD and self-service tooling so product teams ship safely and quickly. Set technical direction: define platform standards, architecture and best practices, and raise the engineering bar through design reviews and mentorship. Collaborate cross-functionally: partner with data scientists, product teams and leadership to align platform investment with AppGate's strategic vision. Required Qualifications Experience: extensive platform, infrastructure or SRE engineering experience, with a track record of operating production systems at scale. Staff-level candidates typically bring 8+ years and Principal-level candidates 12+ years, though we hire on demonstrated impact. DevOps depth: strong command of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or equivalent), CI/CD, containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS). Observability expertise: hands-on experience implementing observability across APIs, cloud services and distributed systems using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, the ELK stack or comparable, including SLO and error-budget practice. Data platform skills: familiarity with real-time and batch ingestion pipelines, feature stores and data quality at production scale. Engineering craft: fluency in a primary backend language (Python, Go or similar) and a strong bias toward automation, testing and reliable, maintainable systems. Leadership: a record of setting technical direction, leading complex initiatives across teams, mentoring senior engineers, while still being very hands-on. Mindset: pragmatic, rigorous and ownership-driven. You thrive in a small, fast-moving environment and enjoy building foundations others depend on. Preferred Qualifications AI/ML infrastructure: experience building or operating model serving, inference pipelines and MLOps tooling such as MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker or equivalent, including model deployment, versioning and drift monitoring. Networking & Zero Trust fundamentals: working knowledge of the network and routing layer beneath modern access solutions - TCP/IP, TLS, tunneling/overlay networks, packet routing and filtering, DNS and firewalling - and familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) or adjacent domains (VPN, SDP, SASE, software-defined networking). You can reason about traffic paths, latency and throughput end-to-end, and instrument the network as a first-class observability signal. Compensation Staff: 185k-225k base Principal: 215k-270k base We offer performance bonuses and considerable equity. AppGate is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a federal contractor subject to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as amended, and their corresponding regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Further, AppGate is an affirmative action employer committed to taking positive steps to employ, advance in employment and otherwise afford equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. In furtherance of AppGate's policy regarding affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, AppGate has developed a written affirmative action program. This program is available for review upon request by any applicant or employee during normal business hours by contacting the company's EEO Coordinator.