Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The CSFC Solutions Engineer would assist and support with the development, configuration, testing, and evaluation of Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) solutions used to secure government customers' classified data and networks. The Engineer will work individually and as a member of a team to configure network, software, and hardware networking components and security appliances and applications to meet DoD requirements and support their installation and initialization onsite in the customers' environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architecting Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) compliant solutions that meet NSA, DoD, and customer requirements.
• Be able to develop and modify system scripts.
• Write standardized system documentation, including configuration guides, test procedures, test results, and training materials.
• Provide onsite training to technical and non-technical users on the daily use, management, and troubleshooting of the solution after installation.
• Support all Cross-Domain solution requirements
• Collaborate with other operations departments to design approved infrastructure
• Serve as the escalation contact during large outages for Tier 2 and 3 systems.
• Author systems Engineering Design Packages including detailed implementation project plans and procedures.
• Configures systems, software, and hardware components to meet NSA CSfC, NIAP, and DoD requirements
• Performs systems design and systems integration
• Designs, develops, implements, tests and maintains complex secure communications systems
• Configuring/managing PKI Certificate Authorities for CSfC solutions
• Configuring Certificate Authority (ISC CertAgent/MS Windows Server/Red Hat Certificate systems)
• Configuring firewalls, Intrusion Prevention/Detection systems, vpn gateways, wireless controllers from various vendors (e.g., Aruba, Cisco, Palo Alto, SonicWALL, Juniper)
• Document configuration, test procedure, results, and training materials
• Preparing test reports and configuration documentation according to customer standards.
• Providing customer on-site training on solution daily use, management, and troubleshooting
• Providing customer on-site solution installation and integration
• Manage contractors and vendors during the implementation phase.
• Provide tier 2 and 3 support as part of a technical team.
• Identify and recommend hardware and support solutions based on research and analysis of new technologies, interfacing with customers and vendors.
• Provide technical expertise to sales engineering teams during complex systems developments.
• Serves as Systems Integrator for the various contracts within the DoD
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to the company.
• Apply DoD STIGs and IAVAs
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Top Secret OR Higher OR Secret Clearance level with completed T5 investigation
• 10 or more years of experience in Engineering
• BA/BS =12 years, MA/MS = 10 years; 
• One of the following DoD8140 Certifications:

• • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

  • Cloud+

  • GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)

  • GICSP (GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)

  • GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)

  • Security+

  • SSCP (System Security Certified Practitioner

• Professional Systems Certification (e.g., MCSA, Linux, etc)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team supporting Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) in Honolulu, HI.

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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Additional Job Information

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: Schofield Barracks / Fort Shafter, Hawaii
• Type of environment: Office

• Please note, access for the office location for the position requires individuals to ascend and descend three flights of stairs.  There is no access to an elevator or ramp.

• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: OCONUS Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs,
• Amount of Travel: Less than 20%

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

• United States Citizenship
• Secret Clearance requirement (Tier 5)

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $113,000.00 - $145,000.00.  The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.  

OTHER INFORMATION

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.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance.  Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

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, 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.