Application and Systems Engineer - NIH

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. The National Institutes of Health is seeking a Application and Systems Engineer. This is a long-term, full-time, contract position based in Bethesda, MD. This position offers a competitive benefits package.

This is a long-term contract position which offers :

- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

- Optional health, vision, and dental plans

- Paid leave, paid federal holidays, and 401K plan.

- Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position designs, executes, and optimizes advanced molecular, cellular, genomic, and functional studies using genome engineering, stem cell biology, high-throughput screening, imaging, sequencing, and specialized analytical platforms to support mechanistic and translational research. The role also provides scientific and technical leadership in laboratory operations, quality control, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, contributing to research programs, publications, presentations, and grant-related activities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, configure, maintain, and enhance NIH applications, databases, workflows, reports, APIs, integrations, and supporting infrastructure.
• Administer and support Windows and Linux server environments, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases, and related enterprise applications within the scope of NIH responsibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, workflow, interface, integration, configuration, and performance issues and support continuity of operations.
• Maintain version-control practices, release documentation, configuration-management artifacts, operational procedures, and relevant application-performance information. Implement technical security controls and remediate technical findings in accordance with applicable NIH, HHS, NIST, and system-specific requirements.
• Support Security Assessment and Authorization and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities by developing technical documentation, implementing and validating technical controls, supporting Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and preparing technical artifacts for NIH security systems and reviews.
• Develop and maintain operational, technical, Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC), release, and configuration-management documentation.
• Support system modernization activities, evaluate appropriate technologies, and recommend enhancements that improve functionality, security, maintainability, performance, accessibility, and user experience.
• Collaborate with division leadership and staff, NIH Institutes and Centers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and implement Government-approved technical solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting and evaluating computer systems and software packages and superior analytical and problem-solving skills.