Computer/Network Engineer (Windows Server Engineer) - Top Secret

COMPUTER / NETWORK ENGINEER (Windows Server Engineer) CLEARANCE : TS WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY ALTA IT Services has a direct hire opening for a Computer / Network Engineer with strong Windows Server experience to support a Rosslyn, VA Federal end customer.

This is an onsite position that requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Annual Salary Range : $152,000 to $160,000 annually plus benefits.

Description / Duties : The Computer / Network engineer evaluates new technologies and possible security vulnerabilities associated with them.

Assist in the planning of policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art equipment and their possible implementation in enterprise resources.

Responsible for testing the vulnerabilities associated with the software applications and hardware for networks. Works with a laboratory-focused local area network.

Designs and deploys network and video infrastructure cabling. Must be able to analyze computer and network architectures to optimize network performance, security, and laboratory testing functionality.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to document for senior federal end-customer managers the testing procedures, results, and recommendations for implementing tested technologies securely.

Must be able to troubleshoot a variety of hardware and software issues promptly while under tight time and resource constraints.

Must be able to research, test, review, and report on emergent technologies. Requirements / Qualifications : Must have a current Interim Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a U.

S. Government final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access. Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance / access approvals.

Must have five years of experience and a master’s degree in computer science or engineering, or at least ten years of equivalent work experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Must have experience in the following : configuring, designing, and maintaining Windows servers; designing, configuring, and testing personal computer and network software components in a laboratory environment;

programming software and command line interfaces; and setting up patch management software and backup management solutions.

Must be fluent in VMware, C, C++, Objective C, Java, communication protocol implementation, Wi-Fi, RFID, Bluetooth, TCP-IP, VoIP, and Linux / Windows / OSX scripting.

Must have experience with commercial and government best practices in securing computers, networks, and mobile devices. Must know how to use all major MS Windows applications.

Must have a detailed understanding and experience in Android / iOS / Blackberry operating systems. Must understand system architecture, application design, and device management and deployment.

Must have knowledge of Active Directory application mode, lightweight directory access protocol, and online certificate status protocol.

Must know bandwidth utilization. Travel Requirements : May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training, or maintenance at diplomatic facilities.

OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions. Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.

Annual Salary Range : $152,000 to $160,000 annually plus benefits. For consideration, please contact Melissa McNally via mmcnally@altaits.com #M2