Computer Engineer IV

SEACORP; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Computer Engineer IV in Olney, Maryland, to assist with the development and management of Government systems. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of experience. Responsibilities include designing system configurations and ensuring cybersecurity. The position is primarily office-based, requiring U.S. Citizenship and a Secret clearance. Comprehensive benefits include medical and retirement support, alongside other perks such as paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• Candidates must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain server and systems configurations.
• Administer server-based systems and security devices.
• Design and develop various types of software.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Knowledge of C, C++, Java

Familiarity with DoD Cybersecurity

Understanding of SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Windows Administration certification

CompTIA A+ certification

CompTIA Security+ certification

Experience with Linux

Job description

Computer Engineer IV

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SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Computer Engineer IV with an immediate need for a full-time position at a government facility in Olney, Maryland. The selected applicant will perform work to assist with the development and management of Government labs and DoD systems. While these positions will mostly have regular business hours, some travel will be required.

Job Summary

Full‑time Computer Engineer with a Secret clearance based at a government facility in Olney, Maryland. The selected applicant will perform work to assist with the development and management of Government labs and DoD systems. Regular business hours with some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Design architecture, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server and systems configurations (hardware and software) to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• In addition to design and development duties, computer hardware engineers supervise the manufacturing and installation of computers and computer‑related equipment.
• Administer server‑based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, messaging, and perform systems monitoring.
• Potential to consult on network and application issues to support computer systems’ security and sustainability.
• Successful completion of training in Windows Administration will be required within the first 6 months of hire.
• Apply the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that enable computers to perform their many applications.
• Solve technical problems that arise.
• Involved in the design and development of many types of software, including software for operating systems and network distribution, and compilers, which convert programs for execution on a computer.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field including but not limited to Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience, preferably in IT Architecture and Design.

Ideal Skills and Experience

• A current Windows Administration certification is preferred.
• Experience with DoD Cybersecurity, System Engineering, and/or Test & Evaluation processes is desired.
• Understanding of the application of policy, process, and technical controls.
• Position requires familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Engineering process, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series of special publications and other applicable DoD requirements.
• Experience with the implementation of security controls, STIG application, and scanning on current Linux and/or Windows versions is necessary.
• Examples of industry certification meeting this requirement are CompTIA’s A+(ce), Network+(ce) credentials. CompTIA’s Security+(ce) credential is a plus.
• Candidates must meet baseline eligibility for Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) at the DoD 8570-M Information Assurance Manager, Level I (IAT-I) and/or DoD 8140 Intermediate/Journeyman in Specialty Area 451.
• Must possess strong programming skills but are more concerned with developing algorithms and analyzing and solving programming problems than with actually writing code. The programming languages most often used are C, C++, and Java, with Fortran and COBOL used less commonly.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship.

Location

College Park, MD

Travel

Infrequently (<3 annually)

Clearance

Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office & Computer Laboratories – Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of 40 lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best‑in‑class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting‑edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.