Systems Engineer

The EM&C Directorate provides technical solutions and system engineering expertise for House enterprise messaging systems. EM&C Secure Email Routing Gateway/Fax team is responsible for the House internet email filtering, malicious message remediation, bulk email platform, and electronic fax systems supporting the entire House, along with supporting systems such as monitoring and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or at least 2 years of equivalent work experience in:
• Ability to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• SMTP email knowledge is required.
• This may include any combination of: routing, authentication, filtering techniques, encryption, troubleshooting, knowledge of email-borne threats, bulk email, IP and domain reputation management, deliverability, mailbox provider interactions, and fax-to-email.
• Knowledge of all phases of systems development.
• Knowledge of scripting languages and information system monitoring
• Knowledge of Business Continuity concepts, technologies, and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with senior staff, colleagues, and non-technical users.
• Employees within this position are expected to demonstrate the following HIR Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Analytics;
  Application Administration and Integration;
  Consultation and Outreach;
  Information Assurance;
  Information Management;
  Information Systems/ Network Security;
  Information Technology Support;
  Knowledge of Emerging Trends and Industry Best Practices;
  Project Management;
  Quality Assurance and Testing; and Telecommunications.
• All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies:
  Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.

• Cybersecurity or email filtering system certification desirable.
• Monitoring tool certification desirable.

• Must successfully complete a criminal history records check.
• Employee may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the CAO Drug Free Workplace Plan.
• This position requires that the applicant be able to obtain and maintain an applicable U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• We will not submit your application for a clearance unless you are a U.S. citizen.
• ** Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).