Systems Engineer

Gnostech Inc.; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gnostech LLC in Warminster, PA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a growing engineering services business. The role focuses on secure system design, research of new technologies, and sustaining current products.

The candidate will work in a team environment with DoD and commercial security regulations in mind. The position requires a US citizen with secret clearance (final TS preferred) and experience with Windows Server, virtualization, VPNs, Linux basics, scripting, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a relevant field required.
• Must obtain Security+ within six months.
• Secret clearance required; TS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the current line of products, helping maintain system security posture and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Provide direct communication and support to the critical stakeholders and system users.
• Assist in the research and evaluation of new technology and solutions to help drive the product line into the next generation.
• Perform product design using engineering best-practices.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation, user manuals, white papers, and presentations.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of DoD and commercial security regulations.

Skills

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Windows Server

Networking & VPN

Virtualization

Linux basics

Python scripting

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field

CompTIA Security+ within six months

Tools

Splunk

AWS/Azure/GCP

Active Directory

DoD security frameworks

Job description

Systems Engineer

Gnostech LLC, a growing technology solutions company, has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer to support their growing engineering services business. This position requires a motivated individual who seeks to work in a team environment where creative solutions are encouraged, technically challenging problems are the norm and the focus is on the application of new technologies to real world problems. The on-site location for this position is Warminster, PA.

Specifically, this Systems Engineer is needed to support a small team developing a multiple-security level system incorporating virtual environments and VPN technology. Applicant will assist in the support and sustainment of the current products and take part in researching new technologies and architecture for future systems development and upgrades. The applicant must have a hunger for knowledge and an interest in understanding the latest advancements in technology as it relates to the product line.

Overview

Location: Warminster, PA
Job Title: Systems Engineer
Salary: Depending on Experience
Shift: M-F, Days

Travel: Less than 10% (maybe 4-5 weeks per year)

Position Responsibilities

• Support the current line of products, helping maintain system security posture and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Provide direct communication and support to the critical stakeholders and system users.
• Assist in the research and evaluation of new technology and solutions to help drive the product line into the next generation.
• Perform product design using engineering best-practices.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation, user manuals, white papers, and presentations.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of DoD and commercial security regulations.

Minimum Security Clearance

• Secret clearance required
• Final TS preferred

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Desire to work in fast-paced environment and balance several tasks in parallel
• Self-driven personality and desire to take initiative
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated professionalism in one’s work
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Excellent technical writing abilities
• Experience with computer hardware/software integration
• Experience with Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Exchange, IIS)
• Experience in areas such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with network design and VPN technologies
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies
• Familiarity with Linux fundamentals
• Familiarity with scripting fundamentals (E.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Understanding of troubleshooting methodologies and OSI model application
• Understanding of Cybersecurity best practices
• Client/server deployment experience
• Team-oriented personality
• Applicant must be a US citizen

Additional Desired Qualifications, Skills, Certifications

• Passion for education and desire to obtain new knowledge and/or certificates
• Experience administering and implementing cross-domain solutions
• Familiarity with Linux SE experience and Linux Security Module
• Familiarity with Splunk administration
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools
• DoD related project background

Education and Training Required

• BA/BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field
• Must be willing to obtain CompTIA Security+ within six months

Minimum Years of Experience

• 3 -5 years of experience required

Gnostech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov. If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.