Systems Engineer III

Arcfield•City of Rome, NY

About The Position

Arcfield is seeking a Systems Engineer to perform fielding and technical support for cross-domain systems. The role involves installing systems at customer sites, integrating them with customer infrastructure, and supporting security approval activities. The position requires 25% to 50% travel to customer locations around the world, and the employee must live in the local area. After becoming proficient with the system, the engineer coordinates installation activities with customer site representatives, travels to customer sites to install and configure systems, and works with product development teams to stay informed about security and functional features planned for upcoming releases. The engineer also supports engineering environment systems and networks used for installation planning, customer training, and Help Desk operations. The position supports functional testing, installation prototyping, customer training and technical support, and system hardware staging. The projected compensation range is $88,874.63 to $153,517.58. Benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections, depending on the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related technical field, with 5–7 years of experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 3–5 years, or a PhD with 0–2 years.
Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, Microsoft Windows, desktop applications such as email, file transfer, and browsers, computer networking, and VM technologies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to obtain a DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher.
Ability to live within the local area.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of Linux, Microsoft Windows, desktop applications, computer networking and protocols, virtual machine technologies, Bash scripting, XML technologies and tools, Active Directory, and MS Exchange.
Basic working knowledge of Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux).
Experience with system integration, network troubleshooting, system troubleshooting, and regular expressions.
Familiarity with multi-level secure system architectures and system approval processes.
Active TS/SCI clearance, or TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
Active DOD 870 IAT Level II certification or higher.

Responsibilities

Coordinate system installation activities with customer site representatives.
Travel to customer sites to install and configure systems.
Integrate systems with customer infrastructure, including email, file, time, and PKI servers; continuous monitoring systems; VM servers; and KVM capabilities.
Engage with product development teams to stay informed about security and functional features in upcoming system releases.
Support installation and maintenance of engineering environment systems and networks for installation planning, customer training, and Help Desk operations.
Support functional testing and system installation prototyping.
Provide customer training and technical support.
Stage system hardware.