TSA - System Engineer SME

Job Category:Systems Primary Location:USA-VA: VIRGINIA-ARLINGTONSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Standard Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 2008-08-08Description: Essential Job Functions Designs and develops integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance. Performs and evaluates cost analyses and vendor comparisons of software/hardware systems to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations and measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations. Analyzes potential systems investments and prepares supporting documentation for recommendation(s) to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future performance, stability, and systems management/life cycle issues. Provides escalated technical support to customers by handling systems-related issues; may provide on-call technical support telephonically and/or electronically. Analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies and conducts testing to enhance performance. Conducts moderately complex projects or phases of significant projects; coordinates the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with standard business practices. Develops and implements training tools and documentation. Provides technical consultation on current and proposed systems to other organizations and clients. Performs repairs, maintenance and upgrades of existing systems using solutions in accordance with standard operating procedures. Investigates and resolves matters of significance. Provides work guidance to less experienced personnel. SMEs will directly support the ITSEC by providing their expertise and support during technology deployments and changes to existing IT infrastructure. The SMEs will advise ITSEC on security design reviews for all TSA wide IT technologies, as well as, field operational technologies that incorporate IT components. This includes the following technology: Firewalls, routers, switches, PKI, HIDS, NIDS, WIDS, WAPs Windows/Unix/Linux - Laptops, desktops, PDAs, servers, wireless devices Applications - Web applications, middleware, DBMS, E-Mail, Active Directory Video Teleconferencing, Printers, VOIP X-Ray devices, Explosive Detection Systems, and other devices captured in the TSA asset inventory Other technologies as requested by the ITSEC In addition, the SME stay current with new releases/versions of existing security hardware and software (know the security improvements) employed in the security services provided under the IT Infrastructure Program Task Order and the TSA IT Infrastructure, and make recommendations to the ITSEC for upgrades and refreshments. The SMEs will provide a quarterly report on security technology trends and emerging technologies, and advise the ITSEC as appropriate. The report will also include recommendations where improvements can be achieved in the efficiency, effectiveness, cost savings, quality, capabilities, or other areas of security operations and services.The SMEs will review design, installation, management and implementation of requested changes to the following technology: Firewalls, routers, switches, PKI, HIDS/HIPS, NIDS/NIPS, WIDS, WAPs, Network Behavior Anomalies Detection System. VPN Concentrators Web Content Filtering Malware (anti-virus/Anti-spyware) Anti-spyware Other systems and technologies as requested by the ITSEC Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelors degree in systems engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Four or more years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, operating systems programming, or naval architecture. Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications with a specific concentration in one or more areas Experience working with one or more structured programming languages Experience working with design principles and applications Experience working with design principles and applications related to integrated plant, aircraft, ship, and/or weapons systems (Naval Architecture only) Other Qualifications Analytical and creative problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of systems Communication skills to communicate system proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members Organization skills to balance and prioritize work Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Secret Create Success