Cyber Range Event Systems Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm in the United States is looking for a skilled individual to support systems deployments and integrate solutions to technical problems. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and active security clearance. The role involves configuring systems, collaborating with vendors, and communicating technical matters effectively. Candidates should have strong proficiency in systems administration and team-building skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package and emphasizes excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work-related experience or a Master's degree with relevant experience.
• Active security clearance required.
• High proficiency in systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Support medium to large system deployments, including planning and designing software options.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot system networking.
• Analyze and integrate solutions to complex technical problems.

Skills

Systems administration

Information technology concepts

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

VMware

NetApp storage networks

DoD-standard endpoint toolsets

Job description

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Responsibilities

• Supporting medium to large system deployments, including planning, designing, and evaluating software options, selecting operating systems and protocol suites, configuring media, and deriving requirements
• Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting elements of system networking, including routing and switching, and supporting special communication methods such as VPN
• Performing independent analysis, evaluation, and integration solutions to complex technical problems to meet management and mission objectives
• Seeking optimum design within customer specifications, quality standards, schedule, and funding limitations
• Working with site users to deploy and integrate their solutions; offering assistance during initial integration stages or when integration fails; assisting in documenting changes
• Assisting with analysis on projects or phases of projects to enhance the technical and economic development of the product
• Resolving a variety of technical problems leading to advanced engineering studies designed to increase efficiency or reduce costs
• Assisting with briefing senior management and customer personnel on technical matters, technical research studies, and applications and in developing technical presentations
• Configuring both internal systems and customer tools within mixed environments
• Monitoring system performance and system resource utilization to ensure system availability and reliability, and chart trending and capacity planning
• Working within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to system infrastructure
• Assisting in selecting and implementing security tools, policies, and procedures
• Liaising with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution in fielded environments
• Working inside classified and unclassified environments to accomplish government goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field and five (5) or more years work‑related experience or a Master's degree and work‑related experience in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active security clearance
• Ability to apply comprehensive technical knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
• Capability to assist with planning and executing major technology assignments; evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short‑ and long‑term project growth
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with others as well as experience working independently
• Possess a high level of proficiency of systems administration and/or information technology concepts
• Strong communication, team building, craft, and vocational skills to include writing acumen for manuals, technical reports, and procedures

Desired Skills

• Experience working in a cyber range environment as an operator or administrator
• Experience configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN)
• Experience building and deploying software (from internal and external parties), troubleshooting vendor solutions with outside assistance
• Experience with VMware virtualization tools, including vSphere, and their interoperability with networks
• Experience performing system maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations (e.g., STIGs)
• Experience with logical isolation of virtual enclaves to support isolated test environments
• Experience with configuring/administering NetApp storage networks
• Experience with various DoD‑standard endpoint toolsets for OCO and DDCO efforts (e.g., Kali Linux, VyOS, Security Onion, pfSense)
• Military experience or experience as a DoD contractor a plus
• CCNA or a similar networking certificate
• VMware Certified Professional desired
• Have a Microsoft Certified Solutions or similar Windows systems certificate

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel (less than 10%)

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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