Computer Specialist (Senior) (MD and PA State)

BVA Bear's IT Solutions; Boiling Springs (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Senior Computer Specialist to work remotely, primarily supporting projects in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in systems analysis, programming, and hardware evaluation, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred. The role involves optimizing computer systems and processes, and requires U.S. citizenship. Flexible remote options available.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible work from home options

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in computer hardware or systems software specialist roles.
• Experience with third and fourth generation hardware and software evaluation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Determine costs for converting computer systems between languages or machines.
• Recommend utilization improvements for operating systems.
• Develop and maintain computer hardware and software tools.

Skills

System analysis

System programming

Application programming

Equipment analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance

Overview

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking Computer Specialist (Senior) for both MD area as well as PA area. These positions are full-time, remote role with travel to other Government or Contractor facilities as required in PA and MD. The average workday is 8 hours and the window in which those 8 hours may be scheduled is between 6:00am hours and 6:00pm hours eastern time, Monday through Friday except for Government Holidays with the core hours (9am to 3pm) being covered.

As a Computer Specialist (Senior) you will be responsible to determine costs for converting computer systems from one language or machine to another by using compilers, simulators, emulators, and/or language translators and to recommend better utilization of operating systems capabilities for improving system efficiency. Develops, manages, maintains, and evaluates current state-of-the-art computer hardware, software, and software development tools; evaluates their ability to support specific requirements and interface with other equipment and systems; determines potential and actual bottlenecks and proposes recommendations for their elimination; and makes recommendations for system improvements that will result in optimal hardware and software use.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline or three (3) years of equivalent experience in a related field. A Master\'s Degree is preferred.

Specialized Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience either as a computer hardware or systems software specialist or as a systems analyst with duties relating to the evaluation of third and fourth generation of current state-of-the-art computer hardware and software and its ability to support specific requirements for hardware and software evaluation, system management, or large-scale system development and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have eight (8) years of computer experience in at least two of the following disciplines: system analysis, system programming, application programming, and equipment analysis.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.