Senior Systems Engineer; SETA

Overview

VTG is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (SETA) in McLean, VA
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• Senior Systems Engineer (SETA) to join our team of technical and business experts providing operational and mission support to a SI/SETA mission for a classified customer in McLean, Virginia.
• Support our clients to meet their mission goals and strategic objectives by providing high-quality Systems Engineering and technical leadership expertise for design, development, evaluation of end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their full development and operational life cycle.
• Maintain a strong background in systems engineering with specific knowledge of networking and Linux to enable data flow between a variety of hardware devices.
• Operate and maintain multiple customer systems with varying footprints and use cases.
• Troubleshoot and maintain network systems from remote terminals, identifying and resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and coordinate and maintain data flows across networks.
• As a network specialist, collaborate with other teams, such as engineering developers and technical operation officers, to ensure seamless integration of network systems with new technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation of network system operation and maintenance, including technical specifications, test results and maintenance records.
• Provide technical support and training to other teams as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and developments within the department, and apply this knowledge to improve system operations.
• Provide support to client programmatic and technical forums.
• Assist COTRs and INFOSEC engineering teams in developing system accreditation documentation.
• Attend relevant component readiness reviews and testing milestones and provide recommendations to the government Project Manager.
• Assist in the review and assessment of contractor deliverables and provide an independent assessment.

On-site requirement: This role requires the candidate to perform duties on-site Mon-Fri.

• A current/valid TS/SCI with relevant polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related technical discipline and 12 years relevant experience; master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience;
  PhD and seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on design, installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with the configuration management of CISCO, Juniper, or similar equipment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience working with inter-agency partners on technical intelligence issues and R&D activities.
• Desired
  
  Qualifications:
• Experience with managing data flows on IC networks; coordinating data back hauls from remote sites.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and architectures, including LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi.
• Experience with configuration management tools, such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Prior experience as a SETA.