Sr. Systems Engineer – FS Poly (Annapolis Junction, MD)
Position: Sr. Systems Engineer Date 13 April 2010
Requisition #: ATS035-10-001
Location: Duration: Contract length.
Start Date: Immediately
Number of Positions: 1
Position Description The TaGaX Project is a rapidly growing state-of-the-art Digital Network Information (DNI) research initiative. Deployed worldwide as the XKEYSCORE system, it is incorporated into production architecture and used by analysts on a 24/7/365 basis. In-house support via the proposed acquisition (working in Government offices with colleagues) for research activities in both laboratory and production environments are required for components of this highly successful research and operational initiative. The Sr. Systems Engineer shall provide support including, but not limited to, Software Engineering Services, Software Development Services, Systems Engineering, Integration and Testing Services, Information Assurance Services, Information Security Services, Software Enhancements and Life Cycle Management, Technical Writing and other related engineering services.
Desired Skills / Experience Candidates should demonstrate familiarity or experience working in or with the following: (as many as possible)
• General programming: C++, PHP, Python, Bash Shell and Perl
• Database: Current working level knowledge of MySQL
• GUI and web related development: Java, Spring, Hibernate, Acegi, JIBX, Flex,
• JavaScript, EXT-JS, DHTML, Apache webserver, Web services (SOAP)
• Operating Systems: expert system administration knowledge of RedHat Linux
• Source Code Control and Build Environment: ANT and SVN
• Networking: SDH Optical Networking (Corvis, Ciena, Cisco)
• Basic network support: OSI Protocol Stack, Network Routing Concepts, VPNs, IP Addressing
• File formats: ASDF, SOTF, SFF, USSID124, MAILORDER
• Collection architecture: WC2/TURBULENCE collection architecture and, especially, the X-KEYSCORE system.
• SIGINT systems: MAILORDER, TRAFFICTHIEF, COURIERSKILL, BLACKNIGHT, CADENCE, WEALTHYCLUSTER2
Specific Requirements • All candidates shall have demonstrated experience as self-starters, proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment (preferably in a SIGINT mission area) and possess demonstrated skills working independently as well as collaboratively.
• 3+ years of relevant experience working as a Senior Systems Engineer
• Demonstrate ability to support a broad range of systems integration and design tasks.
• Experience working with DNI SIGINT systems and an understanding of SIGINT data flow.
Clearance Requirements TS/SCI w/Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Clearance Preferred)
Educational Requirements BS/BA Degree required. Industry Certifications preferred
To apply please send your resume to ken_barker@athenatechservices.com and include the position title and job number in the subject line of the email.