Principal Engineer Systems Architect

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, configures, and installs network hardware in support of contract requirements
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware / software interconnection, as well as interfaces, including routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.
• Creates appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions
• Participate in network documentation and configurations peer reviews
• Provides regular monitoring and network analysis for short and long-range planning
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment
• Designs networks, or portions of networks, including hardware and software packages
• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems
• Install and configure various vendor routers, switches and firewalls
• Periodically provide after-hours and weekend support
• Implement and troubleshoot Internet Protocol (IP) routing protocols
• The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.
• We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Architect

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a master’s degree in a STEM
• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in X,.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Systems Architect

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in engineering, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience to include a background in engineering.
• Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.
• Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or weekends as business needs arise
• Experience working collaboratively on projects involving hardware, software, and firmware
• Demonstrated experience working in Linux environments and with scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, C/C++, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience with designing and maintaining LAN/WAN based networks

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation
• Experience with deploying, configuring, routing & switching concepts and protocols