Sr. Systems Engineer

Description:

We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. In this role you will be expected to provide onsite support 3 days per week in Washington, DC. Candidates must be willing and able to pass a federal background check to support the program. This position is contingent on contract award, and in this role you will:

• Plan and lead major technology assignments, evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• Perform systems engineering throughout the entire system life cycle to support data center modernization.
• Develop understanding of customer's organization, goals, business needs, and enterprise architectures and systems. Establish system development and integration methodologies and standards such as the ELCM.
• Facilitate the collection, storage, security and integrity of electronic data while ensuring appropriate access. Continually assess the technology needs of the client. Select and introduce technologies which will further the police/security mission and prepare for Cloud Services
• Provide excellent 3rd level support, and innovation in the delivery of information technology services such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Monitor all servers/services, core applications and test procedures for recovery from catastrophic failure of equipment and/or applications. Support Contingency Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery Program (DRP).
• Monitor data center environment and maintain hardware inventory of all racks. Implement Capital Equipment Replacement Program (CERP) to better manage equipment replacement at a more manageable pace.
• Develop system architectures that adhere to the Enterprise Architecture. Develops user requirements and ensures that business solutions are consistent with client strategic goals and investment decisions.
• Employ best practice processes in the design, development, integration, and implementation of systems. Applies business process improvement practices to reengineer business processes, principles, and methodologies.
• Implement state-of-the-practice systems and technology in the client environment, using leading-edge approaches, concepts, and ideas. Researches and evaluates system designs to select appropriate technology and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Be expected to supervise others.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in the related area as an individual contributor
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or other relevant discipline or related field
• Base-level certification, such as A+, Security+, or Network+
• Core certification within the server functional area, such as Server (MCSA, MCSP, MCSE, Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate), VMware Professional, VMware Advanced Professional, VMware Specialist