Systems Engineer - (Active TS/SCI)

Bloomforth Corp; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomforth Corp, located in Rockville, Maryland, is seeking a motivated Systems Administrator to support the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will provide infrastructure support for applications and have experience in telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities include administering Linux and Solaris servers, troubleshooting complex systems, and working collaboratively in a team environment. A TopSecret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• TopSecret clearance is required.
• At least four years of relevant work experience in an engineering role.
• Experience solving problems in complex communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide infrastructure and configuration support for client and server-based applications.
• Administer Linux and Solaris servers.
• Offer IT support for day-to-day operations.

Skills

Expertise in GSM, UMTS, and LTE mobile core network architectures

Experience with Telco infrastructure

Knowledge of telecommunications principles

Experience with Wireshark

Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell)

Job description

This position is for one of our Clients, located in Virginiais currently seeking a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to support our client at the Department of Defense.

Job Description

Government Eligibility Requirements: TopSecret clearance is required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide infrastructure and configuration support for client and server-based applications
• Provide application, network, and application administration on Linux and Solaris servers
• Provide IT support for day-to-day operations, infrastructure, and configuration management in support of DMDC
• Provide 24 X 7 support on a rotational basis.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in an engineering role with two (2) years of specialized, relevant technical work experience in the areas of telecommunications, systems engineering, systems development, hardware and software developmentsand/or installation system engineering support
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and solving problems in complex communications systems
• Ability to identify and analyze functional and operational requirements, and develop solutions to satisfy emerging needs

Qualifications

Government Eligibility Requirements: TopSecret clearance is required.

Strong understanding and/or experience in GSM, UMTS, and LTE mobile core network architectures and related hardware, software, and protocols
Working experience with Telco infrastructure: NSS (i.e., MSC, HLR, AUC, VLR, EIR),
BSS (BTS, BSC, Common Air Interfaces), OSS (i.e., Inventory Systems, Customer
Care/Billing Systems and gateways to transport information), SMSC, SGSN, GGSN and
other ancillary components

Knowledge of the theory and principles of telecommunications (i.e., SS7, telco
subsystems design/architecture/implementation/configuration)
Experience with Wireshark and analyzing logs, stack traces, debug libraries,
software/hardware
Experience with scripting languages and programming; Python, Perl, Shell, VI, C, C++
Networking and security certifications

Additional Information

Bloomforth Teambuilder is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age or genetic information.