Senior CDS Systems Engineer - 26-015

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE UPON HIRE TO BE CONSIDERED.

WE USE E-VERIFY TO ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRM THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES.

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is an established, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Senior CDS Systems Engineer – 26-015 – San Diego, CA 

AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior CDS Systems Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members working on the Radiant Mercury Program in the Point Loma area of San Diego. Radiant Mercury is the premier Cross Domain Solution (CDS) for the Navy. As a member of the team, you are responsible for installing, configurating and testing various Radiant Mercury configurations.

• Troubleshoot complex system anomalies across Windows, Linux and network layers.
• Install and configure systems in the government lab.
• Support the CDS development, installation, training and testing of the family of systems.
• Work closely with DoD and Intelligence Community stakeholder engineers to ensure compliance with government regulations, military standards and security protocols. 
• Conduct System Baseline Security Assessments (SBSA), rule set verifications and filter behavior validation against Data Owner Guides (DOGs) and security policies.
• Independently perform installations, upgrades and configure systems at various DoD sites both inside the continental/contiguous United States (CONUS) and outside the continental/contiguous United States (OCONUS).
• Conduct Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of configuration of system installations to verify they are operating securely and as configured. 
• Complete required test reports from IV&V.
• Provide technical direction and recommendations to the government test team. 
• Review technical documentation and witness and report on Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of new software builds and operating system patches.
• Conduct functional testing at the component and system levels.

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

• Must have an active TS/SCI eligibility clearance from day one. 
• CompTIA Linux+ or equivalent cert required. 
• CompTIA Security+ cert required.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or cyber-related field from an accredited college or  university and ten years of experience.
• Strong Linux/Unix experience required, with command  line experience, preferably Red Hat 8 and 9 experience. 
• Extensive experience with Radiant Mercury.
• Experience with Linux/Unix shell scripting.
• Experience with CDS architecture, dataflow design  and rule set validation.
• Experience performing Independent Verification and  Validation (IV&V) testing for Radiant Mercury.
• Experience working with Office of Naval  Intelligence (ONI) and experience with XACTA requirements.
• Basic networking experience/knowledge.
• Ability to perform installations independently  immediately upon coming onboard.
• Ability to become a Trusted Agent within 6 months  after receiving training and TS/SCI.
• Ability to work independently and follow written  step-by-step instructions.
• Experience with Navy Command and Control systems  preferred.
• Strong communication and written skills. 
• Candidate must be comfortable being onsite (no  remote work) with travel up to 25%.

Salary Range: $150K-$180K

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at [email protected] if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.