Systems Engineer

UNITED STATES CITIZEN
MUST HAVE AT LEAST A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
HYBRID - SPRINGFIELD, VA AREA

SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE CANDIDATE’S SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
SALARY RANGE: $
HIGH END OF THE SALARY RANGE IS CONSIDERED FOR THOSE WHO EXCEED QUALIFICATIONS IN A REQUIRED AREA

Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND PAID HOLIDAYS

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Systems Engineer. The selected individual will join a collaborative team environment where they will provide support toward the successful delivery of the project deliverables. Key to the success of this position is the effective communication to all levels of staff for reporting project status.

• Thoroughly test all aspects of the client's application before any releases, patches or similar activities that may affect the functionality of the application.
• Review and evaluate the performance and application design for client and related applications.
• Test and evaluate the functionality and the performance of the new versions/updates.
• Review and evaluate any client's Software Change Requests (SCRs) or Software Problem Reports (SPRs) to ensure problems and requested changes are being clearly and thoroughly documented
• Develop an independent test plan and perform independent testing of the software prior to each release. Prepare a formal test report at the conclusion of the testing of each release.
• Verify that the developer’s plan for user training is complete; also review the training materials and their presentation with regards to their effectiveness.
• Assist client's staff in developing test plans and acceptance criteria for user testing, and assist with testing, if requested.
• Facilitate a stress test of the system to ensure an adequate number of users can simultaneously access the system.
• Review of, and assistance with the creation of, various Risk Management Framework (RMF) system accreditation documentation and RMF controls.
• Participate in system fail-over tests/Continuity of Operations (COOP) Exercises utilizing the back-up system to include coordinating with the user community.
• Investigate any application/system anomalies to determine causes and recommend possible work-around solutions; submit SCRs and SPRs as appropriate.
• Monitor the execution of software development and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure developmental products conform to the requirements.
• Analyze problems discovered.
• Recommend corrective actions.
• Report progress.
• Make sure work meets the identified requirements.
• Improve system performance.
• Provide a technical basis for the client's decision to accept the products.
• Review both the logical and physical database design, including current optimization criteria (tables, indexes, etc.)
• Recommend improvements and changes to enhance system performance.
• Provide guidance to client on requirements and design elements regarding the development of the client's containerization effort by the client's Research and Development Directorate.
• Conduct technical analyses and feasibility assessments;
• Draft miscellaneous system-related documents, related to the secure and reliable operation of the client's system;
• Resolve system technical and functionality issues
• Provide occasional user assistance and application demonstrations, by recommending and demonstrating IT solutions
• Perform high-level systems analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and implementation of very complex application that require a thorough knowledge of administrative and technical skills. 
• Directs and participates in all phases of system development with emphasis on planning, analysis, evaluation, integration, testing and acceptance phases.
• Designs and prepares technical reports and related documentation, and makes charts and graphs to record results. 

• Education: MA/MS degree.
• 10 years of experience
• Current/Active at least SECRET clearance.
• Possess knowledge of the New START Treaty and the various Conventional Arms control agreements supported by the client.
• Understanding of the sometimes-complex treaty rules and related client's algorithms associated with the various treaties and agreements is essential to being able to test client's and related applications.
• Be familiar with client’s Passport/Visa Office and Treaty Training Team processes and functions.
• Local travel within the Washington, D.C. area is required for the performance of this contract.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned small business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support.
 
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.