Computer/Network Engineer-306304

Delaware Nation Industries • Alexandria, VA

3h • $140,000 - $145,000

About The Position

This role involves evaluating new technologies and their potential security vulnerabilities, assisting in the planning of policies and guidelines for state-of-the-art equipment, and testing the security of software applications and network hardware. The engineer will work with a laboratory-focused local area network, design and deploy network and video infrastructure cabling, and analyze computer and network architectures to optimize performance, security, and laboratory testing functionality. Excellent communication skills are required for documenting testing procedures, results, and recommendations to senior managers. The position demands the ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues under tight constraints and to research, test, review, and report on emergent technologies. A current Interim Top-Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and SCI access.

Requirements

• Must have a current Interim Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.
• Five years of experience and a master’s degree in computer science or engineering, or at least ten years of equivalent work experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in configuring, designing, and maintaining Window servers.
• Experience in designing, configuring, and testing personal computer and network software components in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in programming software and command line interfaces.
• Experience in setting up patch management software and backup management solutions.
• Fluent in VMWare, C, C++, Objective C, Java, communication protocol implementation, Wi-Fi, RFID, Bluetooth, TCP-IP, VoIP, and Linux/Windows/OSX scripting.
• Experience with commercial and government best practices in securing computers, networks, and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of all major MS Windows applications.
• Detailed understanding and experience in Android/iOS/Blackberry operating systems.
• Understanding of system architecture, application design, and device management and deployment.
• Knowledge of active directory application mode, lightweight directory access protocol, and online certificate status protocol.
• Knowledge of bandwidth utilization.
• Excellent oral and writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new technologies and possible security vulnerabilities.
• Assists in the planning of policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art equipment and their possible implementation in State Department resources.
• Responsible for testing the vulnerabilities associated with the software applications and hardware for networks.
• Works with a laboratory focused local area network.
• Designs and deploys network and video infrastructure cabling.
• Analyzes computer and network architectures to optimize network performance, security, and laboratory testing functionality.
• Documents testing procedures, results, and recommendations for implementing tested technologies securely for senior Department of State managers.
• Troubleshoots a variety of hardware and software issues in a timely manner while under tight time and resource constraints.
• Researches, tests, reviews, and reports on emergent technologies.
• Maintains required Security Clearance/access approvals.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior