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Reston, VA
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) CI Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
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Job Description
Position Title: Sr. Systems Engineer (Onboarding Engineer)
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
System Integration:
• Design, develop, and implement integration solutions to onboard new systems into the existing infrastructure
• Configure and customize new systems to align with existing business processes and technical standards
• Ensure seamless data flow and communication between different systems
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs (REST, SOAP), messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and ETL processes
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and ideally experience with programming languages used in the target systems (e.g., Java, .NET)
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience with object-relational, graph, and NoSQL document databases (e.g., PostgreSQL with Pgvector, Neo4J, ElasticSearch)
• Experience with object storage technologies (e.g., S3, MinIO)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based integration services
• In-depth understanding of macrosegmentation and microsegmentation network security strategies
• Experience with DevOps tools for automation, configuration management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Gitlab)
• Experience with monitoring tools to track system performance and identify issues (e.g., SPLUNK, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios)
System Onboarding Process Management:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document system requirements
• Analyze requirements to identify integration points and potential challenges
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes and system configurations
• Provide training and support to users on new systems and integrated workflows
• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new systems, from initial planning to go-live
• Develop and maintain onboarding documentation, including procedures, checklists, and training materials
• Coordinate with various teams (e.g., development, operations, security) to ensure smooth onboarding
Testing and Validation:
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of integrated systems
• Identify and resolve integration issues through debugging and troubleshooting
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders
Automation and Optimization:
• Identify opportunities to automate onboarding processes and improve efficiency
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks
• Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization
Security and Compliance:
• Ensure systems are integrated in compliance with security policies and IC regulations
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data
Troubleshooting and Support:
• Provide technical support to users experiencing issues with integrated systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration problems
• Escalate issues to appropriate teams as needed
Qualifications:
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related.
• 15+ years of experience in system integration, software development, or a related field.
• IAT Level II (CISSP, Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CCSP, etc.)
• Proven experience leading large complex programs as a Security Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role
• Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions in alignment with directives and standards, including ICD-503, IC Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-207, and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
• Experience with Identity, Credentialling & Access Management (ICAM)
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and operating systems
• Experience with cloud security architecture and implementations (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies quickly
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
System Integration:
• Design, develop, and implement integration solutions to onboard new systems into the existing infrastructure
• Configure and customize new systems to align with existing business processes and technical standards
• Ensure seamless data flow and communication between different systems
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs (REST, SOAP), messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and ETL processes
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and ideally experience with programming languages used in the target systems (e.g., Java, .NET)
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience with object-relational, graph, and NoSQL document databases (e.g., PostgreSQL with Pgvector, Neo4J, ElasticSearch)
• Experience with object storage technologies (e.g., S3, MinIO)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based integration services
• In-depth understanding of macrosegmentation and microsegmentation network security strategies
• Experience with DevOps tools for automation, configuration management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Gitlab)
• Experience with monitoring tools to track system performance and identify issues (e.g., SPLUNK, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios)
System Onboarding Process Management:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document system requirements
• Analyze requirements to identify integration points and potential challenges
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes and system configurations
• Provide training and support to users on new systems and integrated workflows
• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new systems, from initial planning to go-live
• Develop and maintain onboarding documentation, including procedures, checklists, and training materials
• Coordinate with various teams (e.g., development, operations, security) to ensure smooth onboarding
Testing and Validation:
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of integrated systems
• Identify and resolve integration issues through debugging and troubleshooting
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders
Automation and Optimization:
• Identify opportunities to automate onboarding processes and improve efficiency
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks
• Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization
Security and Compliance:
• Ensure systems are integrated in compliance with security policies and IC regulations
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data
Troubleshooting and Support:
• Provide technical support to users experiencing issues with integrated systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration problems
• Escalate issues to appropriate teams as needed
Qualifications:
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related.
• 15+ years of experience in system integration, software development, or a related field.
• IAT Level II (CISSP, Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CCSP, etc.)
• Proven experience leading large complex programs as a Security Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role
• Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions in alignment with directives and standards, including ICD-503, IC Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-207, and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
• Experience with Identity, Credentialling & Access Management (ICAM)
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and operating systems
• Experience with cloud security architecture and implementations (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies quickly
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