Systems Engineer 5 (Cleared)

Systems Engineer 5 (Cleared)
Ft. Meade or surrounding area, MD

**ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance with Polygraph Required to Start**

SCD Information Technology (SCDIT) is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer 5 (SE5) with significant and relevant experience managing storage solutions, to include purchases for the specific classification of computers that we engage with, cloud, or at least servers.to join our dynamic and growing team. The SE5 will support a key contract that provides a large Intelligence Community agency with system engineering and technical assistance services in conducting activities within the processing and analytics mission.

Description:
Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives

Responsibilities:
Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288:

• Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal.
• Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement.
• Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management.
• Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.

Skills:
Highly skilled in the following areas:

• Understands file systems (XFS, Lustre/GPFS/SephFS, NFS, EXT4, etc.)
• Understands performance testing of IOPS and can write/evaluate test plans to reflect a need (for example, x number of nodes with xMB write capability)
• Knowledgeable of various types of HW configurations (i.e. RAID (0-10), Grid RAID, Sharding, etc.)
• Familiar with various storage networks (i.e. SAN, Ethernet, Infiniband, slinghsot, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in various types of storage, interfaces, tools, file systems (Flash/NAND (or other types) based SSD's, Form factors, RAID levels, Interfaces (M.2, SATA, PCIe NVMe, etc.)
• Familiarity with smart data
• Able to effectively monitor storage network, bus, and devices
• Experience with Fundamental Linux command and OS structure experiences (how to list directory structure, how to list directory location, list command history, etc.)
• Some form of programming language experience. Python preferred, but other languages will be helpful
• Familiarity with general computing system architecture
• Familiarity with general CPU components/architecture (Cache, processor core(s), Integrated Memory/Storage Controllers)

Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required to start.
• A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general system engineering experience. OR A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience. OR A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience. OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.

Salary Range: $220,000 - $236,800


The SCD Information Technology pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes major medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training and certification benefits, health and wellness initiatives, and more.

At SCD Information Technology, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.