Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

About the role

The selected candidate will perform a wide variety of tasks for the Targeting and Navigation Toolset (TNT) program and Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program which supports the Tomahawk Mission Planning Center (TMPC).

Responsibilities

• Administering and maintaining several suites of PC clients running Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Splunk, Microsoft Office, TMPC software and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS
• Administering and maintaining servers running Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, RHEL, TMPC software and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS running in a virtualized environment
• Administering and maintaining other network hardware and network storage devices
• Installing and configuring hardware (client PCs, servers, network storage devices, networks)
• Installing and configuring Microsoft/Windows operating systems, RHEL, TNT/TMPC program software, as well as 3rd party COTS/GOTS
• Tracking and installing periodic software security updates and patches
• Providing help desk support to on-site Navy DoD civilians and military personnel regarding use of TNT/TMPC enterprise computing environment
• Interfacing with external users and other on-site contractors regarding TNT/TMPC enterprise computing environment
• Providing clear and concise status reporting in support of programmatic documentation requirements
• Updating and maintaining system installation procedures and system administration documentation for customer facility
• Suggesting and making changes to improve system configurations, installation processes, system performance

Requirements

• Must hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Security+ Certification (minimum)
• Self-starter, must be flexible and able to work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong Microsoft Client and Server OS installation and administration experience
• Experience with RHEL OS, to include system administration and IA configuration and maintenance
• Experience with Domain Controllers, to include account configuration and maintenance, DNS configuration and GPO’s (Group Policy Objects) knowledge
• Experience with supporting classified networks
• Experience with cybersecurity/information assurance processes and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft/Windows and RHEL system security and patch management
• Good problem solving skills and experience in troubleshooting Microsoft/Windows and RHEL operating system administration
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with Navy customer (DoD civilians and military personnel) and other Navy contractors
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with software developers and systems engineers
• Familiarity with MS Office products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Skills

• Familiarization with Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application, as well as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and NESSUS scanning
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of the following documentation: NISPOM, ODAA Technical Guide, DSS Assessments and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)
• Knowledge and skills to support integrating TNT, CPS, and TMPC systems with other external interfaces (GCCS, JTT, MIDB/MARS, NGA Libraries, etc.) in support of the Navy customer facility
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of various reconnaissance collection systems, imagery products and photogrammetric theory/techniques
• Knowledge of database systems
• Familiarization with the installation and administration of shared network storage devices
• Familiarization with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Strong understanding of computer hardware and hardware troubleshooting experience
• Strong understanding of shared network storage systems and networking