Systems Engineer/Architect

Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Reference Code: 61364 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Systems Engineer/Architect Description:Assist the Department of Defense in implementing IT infrastructure development projects that include: architecture development, data center design, governance development, process planning, security engineering, and project planning. Use systems engineering methodologies to define information technology systems achitectures and to guide large sponsor IT programs. Develop project management plans for large-scale projects and work with Department of Defense staff to implement the plans. Work with the government to refine the practice of information technology implementation, the policies that govern it, and the foundational business processes that facilitate implementation. Assist the government in driving research and development efforts to meet actual operational needs. Apply disciplined technology T&E planning to sponsored work.Qualifications:Requires a BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. 7 years of experience. Demonstrated experience in data center and/or communications development and design. At least 10 years experience as an IT design engineer with demonstrated success with complex distributed server and network systems. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, ability to collaborate and work well on interdisciplinary teams, outstanding written and oral communication skills, and good organizational skills.Desires a MS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. 10 years of related field experience.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 61364Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.To Apply via APL's Employment Website:* Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.