Senior Cross Domain Solutions Engineer

OVERVIEW:

Akumen Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Cross-Domain System Engineer to support a critical program within the Department of State and join a fast-paced engineering team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are you analytical and enjoy problem-solving? Do you want to design tools that will affect an entire organization? We are looking for a cleared Sr System Engineer who has a strong Linux development background and an understanding of the Microsoft technology stack. You will be responsible for application automation and development for a highly visible program used at the department-wide level. The employee will work on-site, at a secure government location during normal business hours in Washington, DC as required by the customer.

• This role will support the development of cross-domain solutions using a variety of frameworks and languages.
• Participate in, and contribute to, the design and architecture process for cross-domain application architecture for the various cross-domain transfer applications
• Perform Linux systems engineering duties such as developing demonstrable proof of concept implementations, integration, and testing across multiple platforms and applications.
• Create methodological documentation for client requirements with the ability to translate it into the technical design
• Liaise with engineering personnel familiar with existing product functions for potential integration into an application solution
• Use existing web-based UI/UX frameworks to create new functionality while retaining a consistent look and feel
• Database integration (LDAP, Postgres, etc.) and SQL query tailoring experience
• Develop demonstrable proof-of-concept implementations of the cross-domain applications utilizing architectural design concepts and/or documents
• Demonstrate proficiency with automated configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef)
• Utilize industry best practices for secure coding to produce applications that reduce attack risk and fail in a secure manner
• In conjunction with the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) team, implement and provide support for a C&A procedure utilizing existing C&A plans and documentation
• Implement a test procedure for the cross-domain application(s) utilizing existing documented test plans to ensure verification and validation of the product
• Work with the customer and vendor to support field deployment and resolve issues
• Showcase your ability to think through and resolve complex problems in a fast-paced dynamic environment is essential
• Additionally, the ideal applicant will participate in technical design

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in a relevant field or additional equivalent work experience
• Must have a minimum of 6 years of professional experience in system engineering including Linux and Windows environments
• Proficiency in software development with Java, C, Python, and bash shell
• Must have experience with network application development on Linux (preferred) and/or Unix or Windows
• Must have the ability to debug code modules and profile for performance
• Superior technical documentation and communication skills
• Proven record in successful relationship-building with users and stakeholders
• Possess refined development practices, including documentation and use of source code management tools
• Ability to build automated processes using well-known languages and frameworks such as PowerShell, CLI, python, YML, JSON, Puppet, Jenkins pipeline, Terraform, Azure Templates, Cloud Formation
• Linux OS hardening skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with virtualization platforms in an enterprise context
• Knowledge of security protocols and fundamentals of secure OS
• Understanding of cross-domain applications
• Understanding of IP networking and remote desktop protocols
• Hands-on experience using RedHat/Centos/Fedora and/or Ubuntu
• Familiarity with cloud computing (Azure or AWS preferred)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have and maintain an Active DOD Top Secret clearance.