System Engineer IV

Job Title: System Engineer IV

Location: 2001 Brainard Road, JITC compound Building 57439B Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

SUMMARY

The Department of Defense (DoD) has deployed PKI to enable information security services at multiple levels of assurance. Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) provides Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) technical services to perform testing of the certificate issuance process as it relates to each system involved in PKI to ensure integrity and security of enterprise-level credential services provided by DoD PKI. PKI Program Management Office (PMO), headed by DISA, established the PKI Lab at JITC as the official independent verification and validation (IV&V) test facility for issuance of, and support for DoD PKI test certificates as well as PMO directed tasks associated with credential management.

Performs professional engineering assignments in support of T&E of C5ISR, AIS, and IT/NSS efforts in one or more of the following disciplines: communications, electronics, communications security, network analysis, electromagnetic capability, ECM/ECCM, C2 mission analysis, IOP analysis, system standards, military operations (ground, sea and air), program analysis, or program planning. Has thorough knowledge of infrastructure, application programming, and web and software applications. Work requires thorough knowledge of concepts and recent developments in the specialty area. Provides expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development, and implementation of technical services, products, and systems. Recognized as a technical leader and resource and typically reports to senior management. Recommends system and application architecture and provides vision, problem anticipation, and problem-solving abilities. Provides expert support for the planning and engineering of an organization's systems infrastructure, including the implementation and design of hardware and software. Recommends process and infrastructure enhancements to improve the quality of services, products, and/or procedures. Develops test strategies for complex systems and systems of systems and recommends test support devices, automation, and instrumentation. Oversees the identification of functional problems and leads the analysis and interpretation of test results. Oversees the documentation, definition, and maintenance of internal quality control standards and reliability programs. Plans and directs specialized engineers working on technical projects.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Leads and directs the work of others. Typically reports to top management or executive. May provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist. Must be expert at problem-solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

• Related certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Examples of relevant Government or industry training include, but are not limited to, DAWIA Test and Evaluation Level 1/2/3 certification, ENG Level 1/2/3 certifications, CTEP certification, and applicable United States Federal or DoD school training and certification on a specific system, network, or technology.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• Requires a Doctorate or a Master's degree and at least 4 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Related certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Examples of relevant Government or industry training include, but are not limited to, DAWIA Test and Evaluation Level 1/2/3 certification, ENG Level 1/2/3 certifications, CTEP certification, and applicable United States Federal or DoD school training and certification on a specific system, network, or technology.