TECHNICAL WRITING
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture, design specifications, and operational procedures.
- Create clear and concise technical reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Create necessary training modules to educate customers with the relevant system configurations.
- Create, revise, maintain, and enforce system security policies. Explain the necessity of the policies to leadership.
- Uphold and maintain the QMS systems and documentation by updating SOPs, flowcharts, and desk procedures.
- Manage performance of direct reports and delegate QMS implementation activities as required.
RESEARCH
- Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
- Investigate and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve system performance, security, and scalability.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in big data and cybersecurity.
- Find cost-effective ways to implement and maintain cybersecurity initiatives.
- Determine appropriate STIGs for government and commercial systems in secure spaces.
OPERATE/OVERSEE
- Provide oversight and technical expertise in the development and implementation of customer systems, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and client requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, create system designs, and develop detailed system plans.
- Execute system plans and implement desired technologies into government and commercial systems.
- Identify and configure STIGs for internal and customer devices to comply with applicable security regulations.
- Manage your assigned project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of customer systems.
- Identify and configure data pipelines and data ingestion tools to facilitate big data principles.
- Construct and secure data housing technologies most appropriate for customer needs.
- Design, justify, document, and implement NIST security controls.
MONITOR
- Ensure the performance, reliability, and security of customer systems through continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance.
- Establish performance metrics and benchmarks to evaluate system effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor industry regulations and standards to ensure compliance in system design and implementation.
SUPPORT
- Provide technical guidance and support to software development team throughout the development lifecycle.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to clients and operations.
- Provide technical guidance and support to the information technology team and assist with the implementation of organizational systems.
- Participate in pre-sales activities, including proposal development and client presentations, as needed.
TECHNOLOGIES
Specific:
Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, GovCloud platforms
Networking: Cisco networking equipment, Varying network infrastructuresOperating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu & Debian)
Virtualization: Microsoft Hyper-V, Azure Containers & Virtual Machines
Containerization: Kubernetes K8s & RKE2, Docker
Big Data Technologies: Elasticsearch, S3 object storage, NoSQL databases, etc.
Programming & Scripting Languages: Python, SQL, Ruby, PowerShell, Bash/shell, AnsibleIndustry 4.0: OPC UA, Kepware, etc.
General:
Deployment Automation
Backup & Antivirus Management
Server & Domain Management
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Completed BSc/Ba in Information Technology or similar, or 2+ years relevant experience.
- Windows & Linux Server Administration: 3 years (Required)
- OS Configuration and Troubleshooting: 3 years (Required)
- Cybersecurity Principles and Practices: 3 years (Required)
- NIST 800-160 System Security Engineering: 2 years (Required)
- Containerization Technologies: 2 Years (Required)
- Cloud Platform Configuration and Management: 2 years (Preferred)
- Network Configuration and Administration: 2 years (Preferred)
- Virtualization Technologies: 2 years (Preferred)
- Big Data Technology Design and Configuration (Preferred)
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving attitude
- Effective communication with range of business roles
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Work in a business office space that includes a lab and production environment
- Adhere to all saftey and regulatory protocols