in support of the Information Technology Capabilities Contract (ITCC), which provides modernized and secure IT infrastructure support to USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
Essential Job Functions
Performs requirements analysis, functional analysis, and synthesis of USSTRATCOM’s UNIX requirements.
Builds hardware and software technical solutions based on information gathered from submitted requirements documents and customer interviews.
Develops project definitions and engineering estimates to include cost estimates and cost benefit analyses.
Manages/performs implementation for technical solutions built. Provides input on technical refresh and life cycle planning for their systems assigned.
Participates in all phases of the development life cycle with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing and acceptance phases.
Designs and prepares technical reports and related documentation. Prepares briefings and prepares updates on project/task status. Prepares purchase requests and configuration management documentation.
Attends Integrated Product Team meetings with the government to learn of new requirements, provide technical expertise, respond to taskings, etc.
Builds UNIX/Linux servers, ensures security requirements are met, tests servers/systems/software/hardware, and integrates/installs them into the production environment.
Ensures all necessary documentation to operate and maintain the equipment and/or software is provided to the Service Delivery team. Performs performance monitoring and provides documentation of issues and recommendations to Service Delivery.
Analyzes potential systems investments and prepares supporting documentation for recommendation(s) to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future performance, stability, and systems management/life cycle issues.
Provides escalated technical support to customers by handling systems-related issues; may provide on-call technical support telephonically and/or electronically.
Analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies and conducts testing to enhance performance.
Conducts moderately complex projects or phases of significant projects; coordinates the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects.
Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with standard business practices. Develops and implements training tools and documentation.
Provides technical consultation on current and proposed systems to other organizations and clients.
Performs repairs, maintenance and upgrades of existing systems using solutions in accordance with standard operating procedures. Investigates and resolves matters of significance.
Provides work guidance to less experienced personnel.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
Four or more years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, operating systems programming, or naval architecture.
Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications with a specific concentration in one or more areas
Experience working with one or more structured programming languages
Experience working with design principles and applications
Other Qualifications
TS clearance, eligible for special accesses required
A+, Security +, Net+, or CISSP certification required
Working understanding of system engineering basics
Experience with UNIX Solaris–10, RedHat Linux and system integration (hardware, software, network, and database)
Knowledgeable of Oracle hardware, system security, system operation and performance, and system effectiveness.
Experience with system engineering tools .
Analytical and creative problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of systems
Communication skills to communicate system proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems
Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members
Organization skills to balance and prioritize work
Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel
Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
