Systems Engineer IV at Chickasaw Nation Industries in Fort Meade, Maryland

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!


We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.



SUMMARY



The Systems Engineer IV supporting CDES will serve a critical role in ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions.


As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.



ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS



Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.



KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs, tests and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products.


Analyses are performed at the deepest levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.


Designs and develops new systems, applications, and solutions for external customer enterprise-wide systems and networks.


Perform all actions necessary to integrate, test, and ship a complete CDS for their assigned deployment projects.


Provide customized updates to the existing site-specific pre-deployment checklist.


Integrate and test each complete system (i.e., hardware, software, and filters) in accordance with the pre-deployment checklist and site-specific test procedures.


De-install, pack, and ship each system in accordance with the pre-deployment checklist.


Recommend such site-specific modifications to documentation and/or training materials, as it deems necessary to ensure a successful deployment.


Provide high quality cross domain services to meet DoD Raise the Bar initiatives that will enable the program to remain compliant with appropriate DoD-approved architectures, programs, standards and guidelines.


Provide hardware and inventory control for classified and unclassified configuration end items.


Maintain and update the existing inventory control-tracking system to account for all hardware and inventory controls with the DISA Property Custodian.


Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.


Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.



OTHER DUTIES



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field or equivalent experience.


Advanced degree preferred.


Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Systems Engineering.



JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES



Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.


Work is performed without appreciable direction.


Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.



LANGUAGE SKILLS



Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.



MATHEMATICAL SKILLS



Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.



REASONING ABILITY



Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.


Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.



CNI CORE COMPETENCIES



Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.



COMPLIANCE



Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.



Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change. Your application submission authorizes Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) to consider your application all CNI Programs*




EOE including disability/vet.



If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!