Computer Engineer IV

About the role

The role provides critical support to the DCGS-MC Program by delivering comprehensive testing, evaluation, cybersecurity, configuration management, and quality assurance expertise across the system’s acquisition life cycle. This position ensures that system capabilities are developed, assessed, secured, and documented in alignment with program requirements and established engineering standards. The individual participates in key technical and programmatic forums—including WIPTs, working groups, CCBs, and engineering review boards—to support informed decision-making and program alignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and evaluation (T&E) support to DCGS-MC, including participation in WIPTs, working groups, CCBs, and engineering review groups.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity practices throughout the acquisition life cycle, including design, development, testing, fielding, and operation.
• Support configuration management (CM) for the DCGS-MC program, managing activities related to CM planning, baseline management, configuration identification, control, audits, formal reviews, and documentation.
• Execute quality management practices, including the implementation of a QA/QC program and adherence to established PPQA processes to ensure documentation, supplies, products, and services meet requirements before submission to DCGS-MC leadership.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 14 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Design, Software Development, or Computer Networks.
• 5 years of technical experience in support of a C4ISR Program of Record (PoR) such as DCGS-MC All Source, DCGS-MC GEOINT, or DCGS-MC SIGINT.
• Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM) / Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP).
• Microsoft role-based certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)).
• Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP).
• CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CISCO Certified Design Professional (CCDP).
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• VMWare Certified Professional (VCP).
• Cloud certifications (with COR approval).