Principal Systems Engineer (Forward Network Platform)

Power3 Solutions • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case. We are hiring a Principal Systems Engineer (Forward Network Platform) to work in Fort Meade, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph Description: Perform System Engineering tasks utilizing the Forward Networks platform.

Requirements

• Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Network Security (within the past 2 years)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) applications and tools.
• Linux
• AWS
• Scripting development

Nice To Haves

• Forward Networks platform
• Splunk/Elasticsearch
• Scripting development
• Confluence

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the Forward Networks commercial tool, and quickly become proficient in it.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Forward Networks tool to include set up and maintenance of data collection tasks.
• Utilizing the Forward Networks tool, model and visualize the network infrastructure in order to verify network behavior and ensure network compliance.
• Provide technical support, user training, reports, and documentation for the Forward Networks platform.
• Collaborate with external teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Serve as a technical expert and mentor to junior engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

What This Job Offers

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