Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect - TekSynap

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process
Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation
Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts
Oversee the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
Communicate with other program personnel, Government overseers, and senior executives
Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans
Analyze complex information and independently take appropriate actions to resolve problems
Provide engineering guidance to technical staff and establishes effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners
Deliver briefings on complex topics to groups, which may include high-level decision makers
Work complex research projects as a senior contributor and as part of an integrated research team
Design and deliver solutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Minimum 10 years of experience as a System Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline
Minimum DoD 8570 IASAE Level II certification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Exposure to Cloud/AWS
A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution 
Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF)
Able to build systems from the ground up – network architecture/systems engineering

TekSynap is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer/Architect who desires to focus on soup to nuts cyber project management and coordination - to completely own applied research and experimentation projects and ensure their success by doing whatever it takes to achieve that success.  You'll be engineering projects that will develop and implement next-generation IT tools, systems, and capabilities to help revolution the cyber battlefield and ensure the superiority of our cyber forces over our adversaries.  You'll coordinate with various parties to ensure the mission effect is achieved, and utilize your technical expertise throughout the entire process to ensure everything is accomplished in a sound and secure manner.

United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) is a unified Combatant Command whose mission is to plan, coordinate, integrate, synchronize, and conduct activities to direct the operations and defense of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) and conduct full spectrum military cyberspace operations. Since its inception, USCYBERCOM’s mission has been rapidly evolving to effectively operate and defend the DODIN and to integrate and coordinate Department of Defense (DoD) Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Ft. Meade, Maryland   

• Type of environment: Office 
• Noise level: Medium  
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. 
• Amount of Travel: 10% 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Must be a US Citizen   

• Active TS/SCI CI Poly  

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.