Principal Systems Engineer

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support our customer, delivering comprehensive systems engineering in Windows NT/2000 and HP-UX environments.

The role requires a BA/BS in a technical discipline, 10 years of experience, and active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret. Frequent travel (75%+) is expected. Starting pay ranges from $102,377 to $169,898 per year.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical discipline required.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance; eligible for Top Secret.
• Willing to travel 75% or more.

Responsibilities

• Applies systems engineering principles across Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 and HP UX 11.0 administration and network support.
• Installs and configures the servers and client software upgrades, as well as provide network monitoring and firewall configuration.
• Provides engineering support, tests, administers, and troubleshoots mail server.
• Develops engineering assessments of different configurations, reviewing work products for correctness and progress.
• Coordinates with the Project/Program Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction.

Skills

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Windows NT/2000 administration

HP-UX 11.0 administration

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Principal Systems Engineerto support our customer.

What will you do?

• Applies a comprehensive set of systems engineering principles and disciplines supporting Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 and HP UX 11.0 administration and network support.
• Installs and configures the servers and client software upgrades, as well as provide network monitoring and firewall configuration.
• Provides engineering support, tests, administers, and troubleshoots mail server.
• Develops engineering assessments of different configurations. including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, and for progress in accordance with schedules.
• Coordinates with the Project and/or Program Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations.
• Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives.

Do you have what it takes?

• Must have a BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.
• Must have and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Eligible for a Top Secret.
• Willing to travel 75% or more

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $102,377-$169,898 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.