Careers

• Provide for the daily/routine operations and maintenance of Windows server systems
  (Active Directory), including Microsoft Server 2003 and 2008.
• Install new software releases, perform system upgrades, evaluate and install softwareand security patches, and resolve software-related issues.
•  Support installing, loading, and configuring servers, server connectivity issues, perform server upgrades and migration to new system-level software. Perform Windows 2003 and 2008 Server administration across the enterprise utilizing Microsoft Best Practices.
•  Administer all servers including Domain Controllers, File, DHCP, DNS, Print,Application, Backup, WSUS, Exchange, Citrix, Web, and Virtual
• Setup and support centralized backup systems (BackupExec 2010 & 2012)
• Perform installation and management of VMware vSphere hosts and virtual machines
•  Perform virtual image management using VMware View Composer
• Provision and deploy View desktops, set up user authentication, configure policies, and manage VMware ThinApp applications in View Administrator
• Provide security measures and maintain patch management with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• Ensure that standardized methods and procedures are used for efficient and prompt handling of all changes
• Manage server resources and predict the need for additional capacity in advance
•  Manage McAfee HBSS and Firewall, Asset Baseline Monitor, Anti-Virus, Antispyware,Host Intrusion Prevention

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education

• You have a diverse and well-rounded technical background that covers 5+ years of technical experience including:
• Experience performing setups, installations, and maintenance of servers in anenterprise IT environment.
• Experience installing and administering Microsoft Operating Systems, firmware patches supplied by vendors and security or update patches as required.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware problems as they occur taking a proactive approach to resolve issues before they become major problems.
• Experience with the installation and maintenance of high-availability servers using Windows 2008 Servers.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Active Directory, Window domains and file permissions structure.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Clustering Technology.
•  Demonstrated working knowledge of vSphere and virtualization principals and concepts.
• Experience with supporting backup systems using BackupExec
•  Experience performing image management with VMware View Composer
•  Experience in managing Thin Apps with VMWare View Administrator
•  Experience with McAfee HBSS

Certification:

• Must possess relevant industry standard certification in accordance with the DoD 8570 series of regulations, including both an IAT cert and an OS/CE Cert (for example, Security+ (IAT) and MCSA)
• MCSA or similar Microsoft certification is required Desired Qualifications

• VMWare certification is preferred
• ITIL certification is preferred
• You have the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• You like to make your client look good
• You find solutions, not problems
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you execute brilliantly.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission
• You have strong organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple
  tasks/initiatives with multiple deadlines
• You are a quick study; you have a unique ability to adapt to new environments and to assimilate information quickly.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

You will be responsible for:

• Providing overall system/network administration and support to UNIX, LINUX, Windows, and Virtualized Systems
• Supporting Network hardware, server O/S, network protocols, and data
  communications
• Providing network support for Cisco Catalyst based local area network.
• Working on network engineering projects as assigned by the Network Engineer Team Lead.
• Assisting security engineers in maintenance and management of security devices with a focus on minimizing down time and increasing network performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field; A Master’s Degree in Computer Science specifically may be considered in lieu of experience

•  Three years as network administrator in multi-server, multi-platform, and multi-office environments preferred.
• Certifications such as A+, Net+, Sec+,MCP, MCSE, CCENT/CCNA, MCITP
  preferred
• TCP/IP knowledge, strong understanding of IP subnets, SNMP, SMTP, TCP/UDP, LAN/WAN routing and Internet troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Windows Server 2003/2008 R2 & VMWare.
• Experience supporting Windows 7/8, Window Server 2003/2008/2013, Unix Solaris or Linux (RedHat) O/S.
• 2 years of Cisco Networking experience
• Information Security awareness and experience

• Focused, organized and detail-oriented with a strong ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Quick learner with a strong desire to learn new things
• Self-direction and motivation is expected.
• Using experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

•  Developing DoDAF2 operational (OV), data (DIV), system (SV) and service (SvcV) view products in support of the cleint’s enterprise architecture
• Utilizing architecture products to shape/inform solution requirements in support of acquisition objectives
• Aligning architectures to the customer’s strategic goals/objectives (roadmaps, mission capabilities)
• Performing architectural analysis and design using both structured and object techniques
• Creating new architecture designs and integrating new architectural features into existing infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks
• Identifying system-of-system architectural needs by drilling through all layers of embedded security within the given WAN / LAN architecture
• Applying external interface requirements to architectural products; documenting external operational and system data exchanges
• Evaluating architecture impacts in response to customer needs
• Developing architectural studies, presentations, white papers and other analyses, as required
• Communicating architecture baselines and demonstrating value to customers not versed in architecture principles; supporting review boards by evaluating artifacts for architectural compliance
• Providing engineering recommendations based on cyber security needs analysis
• Compiling industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designs.

You will be responsible for:

The successful candidate must have experience with architecture modeling, supporting methodologies, and notation set background across both structured and object techniques.  This individual should have a strong understanding of DoDAF2 to include having practical experience in building various product views utilizing SA or a similar tool.  Additionally, the candidate should have broad based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and be able to apply this experience to specific cyber security initiatives relating to architectural design and development.

The successful candidate must be able to define, interpret and develop complex operational and system interfaces for large enterprise wide applications with support from senior domain engineers and/or government staff.  The candidate will need to attend and brief engineering and architecture review boards, serving as a team member simultaneously supporting multiple system and segment developments across the community.  Ideally, this individual will have broad knowledge of DHS and other Intelligence Community (IC) architectures and missions, both as-is and future vision.  Additionally, strong communication skills are required for collaboration with both customers and fellow architects alike.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or similar technical discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education

• You have a diverse and well-rounded technical background that covers 5+ years of technical experience including:
  • performing architectural definition and analysis
  • Experience developing DoDAF2 compliant products using IBM System Architect or similar tool
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Architecture certification by recognized Government or academic institution
• Advanced degree
• Working knowledge of DHS mission partners
• Knowledge of DHS/NPPD systems
• Experience within the cybersecurity domain
• Demonstrated operational experience with intelligence systems
• Demonstrated experience developing with advanced systems engineering concepts and/or tools
• Experience performing system engineering / system integration on Intelligence Community systems within the past 2 years

• Support CDM DEFEND Group B
• Assist lead engineer on project
• Provide technical input, expertise, and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as technical subject matter expert for their respective order.
• Provide technical expertise, review and support to the portfolio team.
• Assist Lead Engineer with technical interface at Agency technical meetings and Working Groups with the CDM DEFEND integrator.
• Participate in integrator agency meetings as necessary but often as possible.
• Participate in reoccurring PM lead portfolio team sync meetings.
• Provide recommendation on matters of understanding the technical requirements of the Task Order from the PMO’s perspective.
• Assist Lead Engineer in overseeing a Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) with integrator, or as needed, to include tracking down and providing answers to integrators as needed.
• Review and comment on technical documentation. Ensure all documents are strategically aligned with the CDM objectives.
• Troubleshoot and/or provide technical recommendations to ensure DEFEND requirements are met.
• Liaise with the CDM Testing Team bridging project management activities, SELC activities and Testing activities.
• Attend/participate in Technical Meetings/Deployment Meetings/On-Site Installs with DEFEND integrator, as needed.
• Provide detailed and thorough review, comments and recommendations of all deliverables, specifically Technical SELC deliverables.
• Understand and communicate requirements in The CDM Technical Capabilities Vol 1 & 2, as well as current CDM data model to support bridging the gap between the CMaaS integrators, Agencies and CDM Testing Team.
• Understand and communicate key updates and features provided in each Dashboard release.
• Include Lead Engineer on all deliverable review submissions for project.
• Provide weekly report of summary activities supported on a weekly basis by Friday, 12pm to Lead Engineer.
• Prioritize internal key deep-dive project review meetings with the Portfolio team vice routine Agency status meetings (unless specifically directed otherwise by another member of the team).

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience
• Possess knowledge of CDM cyber security tools (IBM Big Fix, Splunk, Tenable Nessus, Archer GRC, Forescout Counteract, etc.) are of primary interest. This includes what modules the tools consists of, the features provided by that module, and data the tools can provide.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of System Engineering Lifecycle
• Possess knowledge and experience with IT system deployments or IT operational support in the public sector.  Cyber security deployments and operations of primary interest.
• Possess Interpersonal skills, ability to effectively facilitate and interact with Agencies/CDM PMO/other contractors on CDM engineering requirements.
• Ability to work independently.