Senior Systems Engineer

VTG; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support ELSUR testing and verification for state and local law enforcement solutions. This 100% onsite role requires strong security testing experience and CALEA compliance know-how.

You will design ATP addenda, execute tests, analyze data, and document results while coordinating with NDCAC, CIP, and LE partners. A BS degree and CISSP with 7+ years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in an applicable field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of technical experience performing and implementing security requirements and system design of computer systems.
• CISSP certification and training as a certified ethical hacker, as well as, strong experience troubleshooting networks utilizing Wireshark or other packet analyzer tools.
• Proficiency in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as a sound technical aptitude for VPN software, TCP, IPv6, and VoIP related protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in the general Solution Verification Testing process.
• Research ELSUR and prepared an Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) addendum for testing a specific platform.
• Execute test plan addendum either on-site or remote for Standards and Operational Testing.
• Collect and analyze test data; quantify issues with ELSUR technical solutions (i.e., identify problems that would impact LE).
• Verify that ELSUR technical solutions developed in accordance with CALEA, industry standards, and/or the manufacturerds Feature Specification Document.
• Verify ELSUR technical solutions LE's requirements.
• Recommend corrective action to the ELSUR technical solution manufacturer based on test results.
• Support NDCAC/CIP negotiations for closure of identified ELSUR issues.
• Develop test plans and archive test data and documentation.
• Generate test results reports within two weeks of solution assessment and document in FBI records.
• Collaborate with LE agencies to share information impacting operations/compliance.
• Brief CIP personnel on test results and issues.

Skills

Security testing

ATP testing

Test data analysis

CALEA compliance

NDCAC/CIP coordination

LAN/WAN networking

Router/Switch/Firewall config

Education

Bachelor of science degree

Tools

Wireshark

Packet analyzer

VPN software

Routers/Switches/Firewalls

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a

Fredericksburg, VA.

Senior Systems Engineer

to work on projects contributing considerably toward closing the intercept capability gap for state and local law enforcement agencies. This role is 100% onsite in Fredericksburg, VA.

What will you do?

• Provide services in the general Solution Verification Testing process which involves the following:
• Research ELSUR and prepared an Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) addendum (subset of the entire ATP for testing a specific platform);
• Execute test plan addendum either on-site or remote for Standards and Operational Testing;
• Collect and analyze test data; quantify issues with ELSUR technical solutions (i.e., identify problems with the ELSUR technical solutions that would impact LE);
• Verify that ELSUR technical solutions developed in accordance with the assistance capability requirements of CALEA, the applicable industry standard, and/or the manufacturer's Feature Specification Document;
• Verify ELSUR technical solutions LE's requirements;
• Rrecommend corrective action to the ELSUR technical solution manufacturer's based on test results;
• support NDCAC/CIP negotiations with manufacturer/service provider for closure of identified ELSUR technical solution issues;
• develop test plans;
• archive test data and develop ELSUR technical solutions documentation (ie.., issued list(s)), Test Results Assessment Report, CALEA Solution Feature Reference Guide;
• Generate test results reports within a two-week timeframe from the completion of the solution assessment and document in the FBI's record keeping system;
• Collaborate with the Operational Technology Division (OTD) Operational Units, the NDCAC and other LE agencies, when appropriate, to ascertain and share information that may impact operations/compliance;
• Brief CIP personnel on ELSUR test results and analysis and discuss any issues and/or concerns with results.

What will you do?

• Provide services in the general Solution Verification Testing process which involves the following:
• Research ELSUR and prepared an Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) addendum (subset of the entire ATP for testing a specific platform);
• Execute test plan addendum either on-site or remote for Standards and Operational Testing;
• Collect and analyze test data; quantify issues with ELSUR technical solutions (i.e., identify problems with the ELSUR technical solutions that would impact LE);
• Verify that ELSUR technical solutions developed in accordance with the assistance capability requirements of CALEA, the applicable industry standard, and/or the manufacturer's Feature Specification Document;
• Verify ELSUR technical solutions LE's requirements;
• Rrecommend corrective action to the ELSUR technical solution manufacturer's based on test results;
• support NDCAC/CIP negotiations with manufacturer/service provider for closure of identified ELSUR technical solution issues;
• develop test plans;
• archive test data and develop ELSUR technical solutions documentation (ie.., issued list(s)), Test Results Assessment Report, CALEA Solution Feature Reference Guide;
• Generate test results reports within a two-week timeframe from the completion of the solution assessment and document in the FBI's record keeping system;
• Collaborate with the Operational Technology Division (OTD) Operational Units, the NDCAC and other LE agencies, when appropriate, to ascertain and share information that may impact operations/compliance;
• Brief CIP personnel on ELSUR test results and analysis and discuss any issues and/or concerns with results.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor of science degree in an applicable field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of more of technical experience performing and implementing security requirements and system design of computer systems.
• CISSP certification and training as a certified ethical hacker, as well as, strong experience troubleshooting networks utilizing wireshark or other packet analyzer tools.
• Proficiency in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as a sound technical, technical aptitude for Virtual Private Network (VPN) software, FTP, TCP, ASN.1, IPv6, and VoIP related protocols, window patch management, software development, and inventory management. This support shall enable the CIP to monitor the installation of components at designated locations while monitoring the prime/developmental contractors' technical schedule and deliverables.

*Position contingent upon contract award*

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $120,000-$190,000 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.