Systems Engineer, Expert (2)

At IT Availability, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Enterprise System Engineer serve to maintain a strong awareness of technical trends in information technology, develop and maintain a strong awareness of on-going IT projects, and business unit requirements; be able to apply the project management model (e.g. Spiral, Waterfall, Agile) selected for a given development effort; and provide analysis, design, development, deployment, and lifecycle support for innovative hardware systems and applications. Work involves being able to develop end-to-end cost analysis for projects; ensure systems being developed comply with the enterprise technical architecture; help project and program teams prepare for CIO Project Management Program control gates; and keep senior management apprised of project or program status.  Assignments may include leading teams consisting of contractor personnel.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are actively seeking Systems Engineers with a minimum of 11 years' experience, and a range of skill levels from basic to advanced. Bachelor's or Master’s Degree are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:

  • Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals.

  • Ability to develop a project plan and workflow based on a project management model.

  • Ability to effectively understand and communicate orally, in writing, and interpersonally to various customers/audiences.

  • Ability to identify technology gaps in current capabilities and processes.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve both technical and non-technical issues.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical and non-technical issues (e.g. equipment, systems, networks, computer operations, cover issues etc).

  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

  • Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Considerable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.

  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

  • Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

  • Knowledge of the Intelligence Community.

  • Knowledge of the ’s project management processes, procedures and tools.

  • Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

  • Project planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.

  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus.

  • Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

  • Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

  • Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • General professional years of experience may be substituted for specialized years of experience at a ratio of three (3) years of general experience within an occupation for one (1) year of specialized experience.

  • Relevant certifications will be considered equivalent to three (3) months of specialized experience.

  • An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to eighteen (18) months specialized experience.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to three (3) years specialized experience (total equivalency is not cumulative when combined with an Associate’s degree).

  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to a total of five (5) years when combined with a Bachelor’s).

  • A Doctorate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to a total of seven (7) years when combined with a Master’s and a Bachelor’s).

  • Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access

  • MS Office Suite

  • Markup language – HTML

  • Metric Tool

Requires

1.     US Citizenship

2.     Contingent upon successfully completing processing for a security clearance. 

IT Availability LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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