Engineer Scientist 3 Windows Integrator

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

Qualifications

VNE, LLC is looking for a TS/SCI Cleared Engineer Scientist 3 Windows Integrator

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• BS degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other engineering related field.

Software Engineer or computer related degrees only: Working towards the following certifications within one and a half year after assuming duties: Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)/ Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) or with COR approval complete a vendor/platform specific certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Sun Certified Professional (SCP), Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP), CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CISCO Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), etc.)

Experience:

• Six (6) years of experience in C4ISR related programs to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support of C4ISR requirements. Three (3) years of technical experience in network, system architecture, and the interoperability of USMC intelligence system collection and analysis platform, development, testing, and implementation of requirements, specific product and systems. Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
• Experience with deploying Windows 11 operating systems using the DISA Secure Host Baseline (SHB) framework or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
• System administration experience with Windows 11 and Server 2019/2022.
• Powershell/Batch scripting.
• Docker and containerization experience.
• Conduct and review ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans for Windows platforms.
• Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and/or military experience with Distributed Common Ground System or Signals Intelligence systems.
• Active Security+ certification.
• TS/SCI level Clearance required.

Additional Quals:

Work experience and knowledge in the following technical areas:

• DISA STIG implementation and security configurations.
• Familiar with EVAL-STIG security compliance tool.
• Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) configuration.
• Familiarity with virtual environments such as Kubernetes, VMWare, and Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with SQL and database structures.
• Experience with Linux OS and application integration.

Job Description:

VNE, LLC is seeking an Engineer/Scientist 3 to support the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps Signals Intelligence programs.

The position requires the ability to create and maintain custom Windows installations through the use of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) as well as integrating proprietary software installations.

Efforts will also include the implementation of security standards such as patch updates, Group Policy Objects (GPO), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standards and more.

This position will work within a group of Subject Matter Experts (SME)s to develop the installation packages and ensure proper deployment/operation of software in the OS final state. Troubleshooting software installations and general Windows errors will be required.

Essential Duties of the Job:

• Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
• Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gym Membership (varies by location)
• Corporate-Sponsored Events