Computer Scientist

Systems Plus, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Plus, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Computer Scientist for full-time, on-site work.

You will configure, update, and administer Linux systems, apply NIST configuration scripts to achieve security compliance, and maintain BRL networks and storage while keeping documentation current.

Candidates should have extensive security-focused system engineering experience, including biometric technology evaluations and ongoing system hardening.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience.
• Ten years of general system and software engineering.
• Five years of experience configuring and administering Linux operating systems (Ubuntu Pro required) including security settings.
• Ten years of experience maintaining system security configurations to meet requirements for operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Configuring, updating, and administering systems running Linux systems.
• Applying NIST configuration scripts to Linux systems and resolving any configuration issues so systems are compliant to NIST security requirements.
• Maintaining security updates on Linux systems.
• Assisting with configuring, updating, and administering Biometric Research Lab (BRL) networks and storage systems.
• Maintaining updated BRL documentation on configurations and processes as performed.

Skills

System engineering

Security compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux OS administration

Ubuntu Pro

Biometric evaluations

Job description

Position Title

Computer Scientist

Position Type

Full‑Time, On‑Site

Position Location

Gaithersburg, MD

Daily Responsibilities

• Configuring, updating, and administering systems running Linux systems.
• Applying NIST configuration scripts to Linux systems and resolving any configuration issues so systems are compliant to NIST security requirements.
• Maintaining security updates on Linux systems.
• Assisting with configuring, updating, and administering Biometric Research Lab (BRL) networks and storage systems.
• Maintaining updated BRL documentation on configurations and processes as performed.

Years of Experience

• Ten years of relevant experience

Degree and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Computer Science

Requirements

• 10 years of general system and software engineering.
• 5 years of experience: Configuring and administering Linux operating systems (Ubuntu Pro required) including security settings. Administering and running biometric technology evaluations.
• 10 years of experience maintaining system security configurations to meet requirements for operational environments.

Required Clearance

• Background check.