Job Title: Hardware Engineer or Network Administrator
Total Army Munitions Information System (TAMIS)
Duration: 1 year
Location: Herndon, VA
US Citizen
Active SECRET clearance
Hardware Engineer – This
position is responsible for the technical health, planning, management,
development, integration, installation, and operational support for end-to-end
systems. Services include:
- Hardware Support (design, layout, testing,
installation, deployment, system administration and maintenance) of
servers, workstations, printers and peripherals in Windows environments.
- Network Engineering Support (LAN/WAN/ATM engineering,
monitoring, administration and tool deployment)
- Software Support (database, applications development
and maintenance, life cycle support web technologies, MS SQL Server)
- Software Engineering Support (Documentation, testing,
requirements analysis).
The Network Server
Administrator is responsible for maintaining the LAN operation infrastructure.
Such responsibilities will include: System upgrades, system documentation,
daily administration and problem resolution, as well as assisting staff in
problem resolution relating to hardware, software, and communication
issues. The Network Administrator will participate in the design and
planning of the infrastructure required to support the Clients’ software
project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Full
responsibility for planning, managing and detailed documentation of the
TAMIS server room to include robust configuration control and status
accounting.
- Daily
monitoring and documentation of the health of the network, servers and
peripherals.
- Plans
and implements network security, including building firewalls, applying
cryptography to network applications, managing host security, file
permissions, and file system integrity, and adding and deleting users.
- Ensures
compliance with DOD IAVA requirements and installs required patches.
- Ensures
compliance of IT Security Policies, DISA STIGs and other applicable DOD
standards.
- Provides
support in security management and security architect standards and
documentations.
- Provides
technical support and consultation for enhancement of and change to
network security configuration.
- Defines
processes to manage the network security.
- Responsible
for system security planning, developing, and implementing security
policies
- Prepares
and maintains technical specifications and documents, drawings and system
documentation.
- Defines
security frameworks for existing and new systems.
- Develops
and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network
configurations.
- Installs,
configures, and maintains personal computers, Microsoft networks, PC
workstations, file servers, Ethernet networks, network cabling, and other
related equipment, devices, and systems.
- Supports
network infrastructure, including Windows 2003/2008 servers running MS SQL
Server 2005/2008, IIS 6.0/7.x, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, DNS,
DHCP, and Symantec Backup Exec.
- Installs,
configures, and maintains computer and network operating system and
application software.
- Adds
or upgrades and configures disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM
units, printers, and related equipment.
- Performs
hardware and software upgrades to network servers including operating
systems and applications.
- Performs
and/or oversees software and application development, installation, and
upgrades.
- Tunes
networks for optimal system performance.
- Recommends
upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
- Ensures
successful implementation and maintenance of the defined standards.
- Develops
cutting-edge, innovative solutions for IT networks security.
- Studies
proliferation of viruses and prevent hacker intrusion.
- Conducts
active penetration tests.
- Discovers
vulnerabilities in information systems.
- In
response to newly identified security threats, rapidly identifies and
fixes any network devices.
- Troubleshoots
networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions
and other operational difficulties.
- Prepares
and maintains a disaster recovery plan.
- Maintains
site licenses.
- Maintains
a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or
systems.
- Provides
fault resolution and escalation.
- Conducts
growth analysis and capacity planning.
- Monitors
nightly/monthly backups and virus protection.
- Coordinates
closely with configuration managers to provide hardware and software
configuration management information to include tracking and inventorying
all hardware, software, licenses, orders and purchases.
Knowledge / Skills Required:
- Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills including high degree of attention
to detail and accuracy.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability
to effectively manage time and schedules.
- Ability
to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Knowledge
and experience using CM software.
- Demonstrates
accuracy and thoroughness.
- Looks
for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Monitors
own work to ensure quality.
- Ability
to receive and respond to constructive criticism and apply feedback to
improve performance.
Minimum Requirement / Education / Clearance:
- 5
years’ experience in Network Administration or Engineering
- 2
years’ experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of
servers, personal computers, networks, and/or related hardware and software
(Required)
- DISA
STIG Compliance experience (Required)
- Computer/network
systems planning skills
- Demonstrated
knowledge in user administration, firewall and router configuration,
Microsoft Office suite support, Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows XP/Vista/7,
Cisco switches and routers
- Experience
with Hewlett Packard, Compaq and Dell enterprise servers
- Experience
in connectivity and communications protocols essential
- Experience
with cabling systems, hubs and routers
- Bachelor’s
Degree in related field (Preferred) or equivalent experience
Active
DoD Secret Clearance
We have a very good relationship with the Hiring Manager
and for the right candidate we can arrange an interview within a few days.
Look forward to connecting with you.
Thanks & Regards
Aravind
COMPQSOFT, Inc.
HUB Zone, SDB, MBE Certified
An ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 27001:2005 Certified
Phone: 281-978-4434 І Fax: 281-657-6717
Email: aravind.k@compqsoft.com
