Systems Engineer, Senior

About Torch Technologies Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer (Senior) with networking experience and cloud Experience to join a team to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division (AF HRSD) headquartered at Randolph AFB (San Antonio, TX area). The person that fills this position will apply their systems engineering expertise to support the sustainment, operations, and maintenance of the network infrastructure for the Human Resources (HR) Information Technology (IT) Systems. This position will provide critical network engineering support for the legacy systems at DISA, during the migration phase, and post-migration phase of the Military Personnel Database (MilPDS) within the Cloud One environment to ensure uninterrupted customer and interface partner access. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division. The Systems Engineer Senior requires a highly self-motivated individual. This individual will perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Agile-based software engineering with responsibilities such as, but not limited to: Identify, describe, and apply emerging IT acquisition strategies, best practices, IT-related performance measures and quality management in support of acquisition planning, information assurance/cybersecurity, test and evaluation processes, verification and validation processes, and/or fielding and sustaining of IT/software systems; Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications; Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications; Prepare technical documentation which defines, specifies, and recommends system/subsystem characteristics; Prepare management reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering principles; Perform validation of software systems including development of analyses/evaluation criteria and procedures, analyses/evaluation of results, and related recommendations; Provide Agile and Digital system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight; Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes; and, Perform all (system) engineering according to applicable DoW, AF, AFMC directives, instructions, and manuals, to include, but not be limited to, AFI 63-101, AFMAN 63-144, AFMCI 63-1202, AFMAN 63-128, AFI 99-103 and their updates, successors (as happens over time). Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship is required. Education Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoW. OR, bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW. OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoW. Experience with DoW IT networks and services to include connectivity requirements, i.e., GCDS, SCCA, BCAP, Cloud Computing SRG, etc. Experience providing end-to-end networking engineering support for HR IT systems. Experience monitoring, sustaining, and troubleshooting network connections with critical interface partners. Experience implementing security controls, managing IP address tables, and configuring ports, protocols, and services (PPS). Experience evaluating "as-is" network routing and data flows to eliminate bottlenecks or single points of failure and the mapping and transitioning network pathways from on-premises to cloud. Experience with Agile methodologies and knowledge of Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, and BitBucket). MS Office Applications – MS Visio, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook. Certifications Highly Desirable - IAT/IAM level II certification (Minimum of Security+; equivalent or higher certification). Security Clearance Secret Security Clearance (required to start) Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supporting an AF or DoW Program Management Office (PMO) as a technical network experience. Prior experience with DISA DECC routing, DISA Cloud Access Points (BCAP/CAP), or Air Force Cloud One network configurations. Strong understanding of VPNs, firewalls, Cloud Access Points (CAP), routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), DNS, and IP address management (IPAM) Familiarity with DoW HR, personnel, or readiness data systems. Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, etc.), expert attention-to-detail & highly organized. Employment Details Schedule: (M-F; 8-5) Work Location: (onsite) Travel: (yes, 10-20%) Relocation Assistance Available: (No) Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: (No) Benefits ESOP participation 401(k) match medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off holidays Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 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Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen signifies that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company. #J-18808-Ljbffr