NWP Technical Specialist

Job Description

ASRC Federal Technical Services is seeking aTechnical Specialist to join ourteam that supports the Federal Aviation Administration in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This role will make an impact by meeting the future needs of our FAA customer that includes securing data across networks in theenterprise.

• Provide 2nd level engineering support for the NWP
• Support system development/testing/integration/deployment/field support activities for NWP systems
• Review and comment on system engineering documents; system requirement documents; system testing documents, system maintenance planning documents
• Attend system design reviews; technical interchange meetings; any other meetings as requested to support program and team
• Possess a technical understanding of systems; databases; networking; computing environments; virtualization
• Develop and manage system engineering artifacts; system requirements artifacts; system testing artifacts; required product baseline artifacts
• Able to support software applications in Linux and Windows environments
• Able to troubleshoot networking, hardware, and Operating System (OS) issues

Required

• Working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking
• Knowledge of UNIX/LINUX skills and Shell Scripting
• Knowledge of hardware diagnostics
• Proficient technical writing and oral communication skills
• Familiar with PostgreSQL.

Preferred

• Interprets and analyzes complex information systems data to develop technical documentation, system diagrams
• Knowledge of Java, Javascript, Javascript Object Notation (JSON), Python, and/or C++
• Knowledge of Red Hat Automation Platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux IdM, Red Hat Satellite, Docker, Podman, Rancher, Kubernetes, Angular, Open Layers, Zabbix, and/or Source Code Management (SCM)
• Must be willing to travel; on call for site support
• Full-time position, standard work hours until March of 2024 (Candidate must be available for and willing to provide normal and on-call support after hours, holidays, and/or weekends); no specified job duration

Requirements

This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your skill set as a technical specialist. Excellent compensation and benefits including a matching 401k plan with immediate vesting, certification reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.

NWP transforms meteorological weather information, including forecast model data, into aviation-specific weather information. These enhanced capabilities produce greater situational awareness relative to the location, movement, and severity of convective weather. Improved weather information, provided by NWP, allows air traffic control specialists to manage air traffic more efficiently around hazardous weather areas.

• High School Diploma or GED required and three (3) years of related experience. Demonstrated expertise at Technical Specialist 6 level. An Associate's Degree in a related field will be accepted in lieu of two (2) years of experience.
• Works independently with limited supervision
• Provides expertise in software requirements analysis, design, design reviews, development, software testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of computer system

**COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Statement

The COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Executive Order 14042 and FAR 52.223-99 is currently not effective. But please note that if those or other related requirements become effective, positions will require successful candidates to obtain and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s). ASRC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.