OPTICAL DATA INFORMATION ENGINEER - EXPEMPT POSITION - HIGH SPEED TEST TRACK

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services in New Mexico is seeking a qualified professional to manage and secure optical data workflows at Holloman High Speed Test Track. You will handle system administration for equipment that digitizes, converts, edits, and archives high-speed data.

A BS in EE/CS/IT or five years of relevant experience is required, plus knowledge of TCP/IP networks and server software. Candidates must obtain a SECRET clearance and CompTIA Security+; occasional field work and after-hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degree or 5+ years in relevant field.
• Experience with IT systems and procedures in technical environments.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP) and LAN/WAN concepts.
• Experience with software used to digitize and manage media data.

Responsibilities

• System administration for data collection and archiving equipment.
• Develop and maintain database software for equipment usage tracking and billing data.
• Provide technical support for user software and accounts; assist outside normal hours as needed.
• May serve as IASO and document security policies and procedures.

Skills

IT systems

Network protocols

Security practices

Server administration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Computer Science

BS in Information Technology

Tools

Windows Server

Non-linear editing software

Field equipment software

Job description

Southwest Range Services

Responsiblefor converting all optical media recorded at the Holloman High Speed Test Trackinto a single interactive data product.Responsibilitiesinclude system administration functions to equipmentused to collect, convert, edit, and archive high speed digital opticaldata.This includes knowledge of Windowsserver software, analog conversion techniques, non-linear editing software, compressiontechniques, and software administration to field equipment used to collect highspeed optical data.The applicant willbe responsible for technical support of user and client software, user accountadministration, and group policy maintenance. May require support outsidenormal business hours. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Positionwill require the candidate to develop and maintain database software used torecord and track equipment and material usage along with data assessment of opticaldata recorded by department optical technicians.The database is used to perform departmentbilling information, mission support reporting, and equipment usage backgroundinformation.

Mayserve as the departmental Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO).Develop and document site-specific policiesand procedures required to operate within classified and unclassifiedapplications.Writes and maintainssystem security authorization agreements and standard operating proceduresrequired for optical media collection and control.

Bachelorof Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or InformationTechnology or five years relevant experience.Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, IPX) on Local Area Networks andacross Wide Area Networks and related software comprising of various officesuites, databases, complex distributed test applications, techniques used todigitize film media, knowledge of non-linear editing systems, and variousserver WEB based applications.Demonstrates experience with the application of IT systems andprocedures including determination of hardware/software requirements,development of input/output data processes/techniques, and implementation ofdata verification/validation procedures.Must be able to obtain CompTIA Security + Certification in addition toapplicable commercial certification six months from appointment as IASO.Candidate must be eligible for a SECRETsecurity clearance immediately upon employment.Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 poundsand willing to work in field environment.A valid state driver’s license is required, and employment is contingentupon the successful completion of a security investigation. The selectedcandidate must also meet all eligibility requirements to work at the WhiteSands Missile Range (WSMR) and HAFB installation.

DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

Atleast two years of computer or electronic maintenance background.Experience with installation, maintaining,troubleshooting and updating complex software and operating systems.Networks Specialist certificate, ISCOCertified Network Associate, Microsoft role based or scenario-basedcredentials, or Security+ Certified professional certification.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.