Systems Engineer
Bethesda, MD

Job Description

* Demonstrated experience monitoring existing systems to ensure structural integrity, overseeing the development and installation of new hardware and software, and installing and configuring operating systems and other software and routinely test installed software for glitch detection and other issues.
* Minimum six (6) years of experience in system engineering and IT support. These six (6) years must be concurrent with the requisite years of work experience.
* Proven track record of success in installation and maintenance of LINUX-based software.
* Ability to write custom scripts to reduce the need for human intervention, design and implement security systems and redundant backups to maintain data safety, and ensure constant availability of technical resources.
* Ability to effectively establish and execute strategic and critical task priorities to demonstrate problem-solving skills, and to think algorithmically.
* Ability to understand engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical and computer engineering.
* Demonstrated experience managing projects that include inter-disciplinary teams.
* Experience understanding complex system development methods and system testing practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizenship and existing Top Secret/SCI with polygraph ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED

Education

Degree MUST be in one of the following fields -- Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Database Administration, Geographic Information Systems, Information Security, Information Technology (IT) or Software Engineering.

Experience

Expert

* Doctorate (PhD) in approved field AND a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in associated field; OR
* Master's degree in approved field AND a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in associated field; OR
* Bachelor's degree in approved field AND a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in associated field; OR
* Associate's degree in approved field AND a minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience in associated field.
* High School/GED AND a minimum of sixteen (16) years of experience in associated field.
* No Degree AND 20 years of experience in associated field.

Senior

* Doctorate (PhD) in approved field AND a minimum of six (6) years of experience in associated field; OR
* Master's degree in approved field AND a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in associated field; OR
* Bachelor's degree in approved field AND a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in associated field; OR
* Associate's degree in approved field AND a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in associated field.
* High School/GED AND a minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience in associated field.
* No Degree AND sixteen (16) years of experience in associated field.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements

* U.S. Citizenship and existing Top Secret/SCI with polygraph absolutely required.
* Experience creating automated scripts and software.
* Proficiency with databases and SQL.
* Relevant specialized engineering experience.
* Advanced certifications, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified
* Solutions Expert (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified IT Professionals (MCITP).

Xator Corporation provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964