Computer/Network Engineer-306304

About the role

Evaluates new technologies and possible security vulnerabilities associated with them. Assist in the planning of policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art equipment and their possible implementation in State Department resources.

Responsibilities

• Test the vulnerabilities associated with the software applications and hardware for networks
• Work with a laboratory focused local area network
• Design and deploy network and video infrastructure cabling
• Analyze computer and network architectures to optimize network performance, security, and laboratory testing functionality
• Troubleshoot a variety of hardware and software issues in a timely manner while under tight time and resource constraints
• Research, test, review, and report on emergent technologies

Requirements

• Current Interim Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals
• Five years of experience and a master's degree in computer science or engineering, or at least ten years of equivalent work experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in configuring, designing, and maintaining Window servers
• Experience in designing, configuring, and testing personal computer and network software components in a laboratory environment
• Programming software and command line interfaces experience
• Experience setting up patch management software and backup management solutions

Skills

• Fluent in VMWare, C, C++, Objective C, Java, communication protocol implementation, Wi-Fi, RFID, Bluetooth, TCP-IP, VoIP, and Linux/Windows/OSX scripting
• Experience with commercial and government best practices in securing computers, networks, and mobile devices
• Knowledge of all major MS Windows applications
• Detailed understanding and experience in Android/iOS/Blackberry operating systems
• Understanding of system architecture, application design, and device management and deployment
• Knowledge of active directory application mode, lightweight directory access protocol, and online certificate status protocol
• Knowledge of bandwidth utilization