American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter With Security Clearance

Location: Vienna, VA and NoVA areas

Mode: Hybrid Remote/As Needed

Description:

We are seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support our software developers and engineers in meeting their mission requirements. Specifically, this candidate would help with in-house translations, facilitate communication among staff and customers, bridge the gap in customer communications (secure meetings), and work on a part-time, as needed basis. Though rare, there may be occasional travel for conferences and customer site meetings. This is a hybrid in person and remote position. Candidates must be remotely available and reside in the Baltimore/Annapolis, MD or Washington, D.C. /Virginia areas, with reliable internet service. The core work, outside of rare one-off customer meetings may be performed at an approved remote work location in Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia state only. This position may NOT be performed outside of these locations except with the prior written authorization of the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must hold an active US government security clearance at the Secret level or higher
• Must hold a BS degree ASL, Communication, Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Must have at least 1 year professional experience working as ASL interpreter
  • Highly desirable if the experience includes technical translations, such as working with software developers, technical engineers, and/or Math or Statistics bodies
• Must hold a certification from a recognized organization (ASL, RID, NIC, NAD, BEI, etc.)
• Must have the ability to provide quality ASL-spoken English interpretation in a timely manner
• While some of these translations might occur virtually, the applicant must also have reliable transportation to and from the Vienna, VA area for meetings that must either occur in person or in a secure environment
• Must be someone who actively stays abreast of best practices in interpreting services and resources
• Must have basic computer skills and proficiency (Typically we use MS Teams for virtual meetings) Desired:
• Must be a US citizen
• BS Degree or Higher in ASL Interpretation
• Experience working in a Business/Government setting with highly complex technical verbiage
• Knowledge of computer programming languages and software developer verbiage
• Prior experience translating for software developers
• RID Certified interpreter
• Experience with educating staff on how to request interpretation services appropriately
• Experience providing recommendations to departmental leadership to ensure adequate services to deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Benefits:

• Mission focused work environment
• Subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA contributions
• 401k matching
• Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Monthly WAN parties & quarterly events
• Flexible hours

Vaccination Notice:

Please be aware that you are applying for a position to work as a federal contractor. As such, Cipher Tech will require, and your employment will be subject to, such vaccinations as are required by federal, state, and local law requirements.

ABOUT US

At Cipher Tech Solutions, Inc. (Cipher Tech), we take great pride in supporting some of the most mission critical work in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The majority of our company is comprised of extremely talented engineers and developers who write production tools in direct support of one of two missions: digital forensics and malware reverse engineering.

Digital forensics is the practice of extracting and processing evidence from computers, phones, tablets, cameras, flash-drives, and just about any other form of digital media. The results of our work are then used to support federal and military law enforcement, counterintelligence, and counter-terrorist activities.

Malware reverse engineering is the practice of analyzing, oftentimes extremely advanced, malicious code. The goal of a reverse engineer is to understand how the malicious code works and determine facts such as: how did it infect the victim's computer, what kind of information it is seeking to steal, how is it communicating with the author (actor), and who that actor might be working for.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Cipher Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and inclusion, not only for the sake of compliance, but also because diversity of thought drives progress and improves performance. All hiring and employment decisions are made on the basis of business requirements, performance, and merit-with no regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status.

Important:

Be aware that you are applying for a job that requires a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

If you do not already hold a US government security clearance, we do have the ability to sponsor you for one, however be advised that this can be several months long, or a multi-year process.

The U.S. governmentwill not issuesecurity clearances to current or recent users of illegal drugs. On your application to us, you must acknowledge that you have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months (illegal drug use includes, but is not limited to, the use of illegal substances, the misuse of prescriptions, the misuse of over-the-counter substances,and the use of medical or recreational marijuana that may be deemed legal at the state levelbut is still considered illegal by the federal government).

NOTE: CIPHER TECH WILL NOTDISCRIMINATEAGAINST ANY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY, INCLUDING ILLEGAL DRUG USERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY SOUGHT PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT FOR A DRUG PROBLEM