Sr. IT Systems Solution Architect

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Senior IT Systems Solution Architecture

who is a good oral and written communicator.

The person must have a broad knowledge and expertise in the subject matter and be able to act as a functional expert in the design and development of IT systems.

This position Frequently works with the Information Assurance Specialist and Lead Programmer in developing solutions for problems.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

Develop, update and/or provide training for personnel by

through multiple methods that include in person, online and ad hoc.

Assess, design, and conceptualize training scenarios,

approaches, objectives, plans, tools, aids, curriculums.

Identify the best approach based on training requirements to

include hardware, software, simulations, course assessment, examinations,

computer assisted training.

Develop and revise training courses and materials.

Prepare and maintain training schedules and new course

materials.

Update existing user manuals with application changes and new

functionality.

Work with the entire team (Developers, Testers, Analysts and

leadership) to understand new functionality and provide feedback regarding

user interfaces.

Support the team through updating and writing SOPs and

Documentation via technical and non-technical writing.

Attend meetings and prepare meeting minutes for delivery to

the attendees.

Systems Engineer at Abacus Technology in Andrews Air Force

Base, MD

Overview Abacus Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer to

provide technical support for an enterprise environment supporting the Air

National Guard at Andrews AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities Provide technical support to system technical planning

for installation personnel in support of ANG stakeholders. Provide

technical support in planning and implementing future system interfaces.

Review and make recommendations for the improvement of the system

configuration management program and forward to the COR/NGB/A2/3/6/10W for

review. Provide technical support for integration support in Directory

Services and Authentication Service Area. Provide project and integration

support for Enterprise Directory Services to include, the Active Directory

(AD) architect, Domain Controller (DC) management, and Enterprise

Application (EA) servers. Provide technical support for integration

projects that impact the AD forest which includes management of:

Directory and Global Catalog, Organizational Units, Group

Policies, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), and Domain Name Service

(DNS). Provide support in planning, exercise, and implementation of

disaster recovery procedures in accordance with the signed Enterprise

Disaster Recovery Plan provide by the Government. Provide Change

Management Documentation, Status Reports, Technical Solutions, and Test

Plans-Procedures on a continuous basis upon request by the Government.

Provide technical support for integration support in the Storage and

Virtualization Service Area. Provide integration support for VMware ESX

virtual infrastructures and data storage solutions as required for

specific platforms and enterprise applications (i.e., virtual

infrastructures and provide as applicable, wing level virtual

infrastructures, application configurations, schema management,

permissions management, and data structure management). Provide technical

support in activities involving deployment of new virtual infrastructures and

the provisioning of virtual machines as required to ANG Enterprise

locations. Provide Storage and Virtualization Change Management

Documentation, Status Reports, Technical Solutions, and Test

Plans-Procedures on a continuous basis upon request by the Government.

Provide technical support on installing, configuring, troubleshooting and

migration services for ANG enterprise collaboration system administration

to include:

SQL, Enterprise Backup/Recovery, Search, Security, and

SharePoint system administration based on the Microsoft Suite of Software

currently in use. Provide all system documentation including processes for

maintaining, supporting and configuring the ANG fielded services and

forward to COR/NGB/A2/3/6/10W for review. Provide Collaboration Services

Change Management Documentation, Status Reports, Technical Solutions and

Test Plans-Procedures on a continuous basis upon request by the

Government. Analyze and provide technical support in defining

requirements, design, develop, install, configure, implement, and monitor

the ANG segment of the AFNET. Provide technical support with the

installation, and trouble-shooting of hardware and software to Wing plans

and requirements stakeholders. Configure and troubleshoot Windows Server

R2 Active Directory, Group Policy, and user/computer account issues.

Configure hardware/software in accordance with DISA STIGs. Troubleshoot

Kerberos authentication issues. Install, configure, and troubleshoot ESXi

and vCenter issues, and Commvault media agents. Configure and troubleshoot

standard and distributed vSwitches, SAN storage on an ESXi host. Install,

configure, and troubleshoot SQL Server 2008 R2 infrastructure, and SQL

server high availability features. Migrate SQL instances/database between

SQL servers. Identify key issues/tasks, create and implement change

management for projects. Review and analyze the implementation and

migration of new technologies and develop recommendations for supporting

the integration of ANG services into an integrated baseline and forward

the recommendations to the COR/NGB/A2/3/6/10W for review. Use system tools

and subsystems to support domain analyses, and manage hardware/software

integration and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams,

and other accepted design techniques. Estimate integration costs and

scheduled activities, review existing programs and assist in making

refinements, reducing operating time and improve current techniques to the

COR/NGB/A2/3/6/10W for review. Provide technical support in requirement

analysis planning in support of the migration and integration of current

legacy systems. Examine systems for the purpose of achieving long term,

full-scale integration required for the Government. Develop options for

process improvement to be submitted to the COR/NGB/A2/3/6/10W for review.

Maintain and upgrade system capabilities as directed by the

COR/NGB/A2/3/6/10W. Provide Data Flow Diagrams on a continuous basis upon

request by the Government. Provide technical support in the requirements

analysis, development and implementation of technical solutions to support

internal cyber and space systems operations and business processes.

Provide technical integration support for CONUS and OCONUS ANG

stakeholders (i.e., coordinate with headquarters and installation

personnel). Provide technical support in site surveys for fielding efforts

to ensure the synchronization of required tasks (e.g., hardware, software

and training schedule) and to identify deployment or employment risks.

Conduct briefings and presentations at fielding sites for In-brief, and

Out-brief with lessons learned. Provide a Fielding Support Site Survey

Report on a continuous basis upon request by the Government. Provide technical

and operational support to include network administration services,

documentation maintenance, and routine system problem identification and

correction. Provide technical support in technical aspects of system

modifications, testing, installation and quality assurance. Provide a

System Modification and Configuration Management Engineering Change

Proposal (ECP) on a continuous basis upon request by the Government.

Qualifications 8

years experience in systems engineering and infrastructure

support. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Must hold the MCSA and

Security

certifications. Thorough understanding of application

software, operating systems, networks, storage platforms, and how they

relate to system architecture. Experience working on each stage of the

system development life cycle from initiation through deployment/sustainment.

Demonstrated proficiency with process modeling and developing workflow

diagrams. Able to elicit and interpret requirements and translate to

technical specifications/system design following best practices and design

patterns. Capable of performing:

problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and

technology roadmap analysis, and cost versus capability trade off

analysis. Able to communicate with management, technical staff, and end

users in a clear and professional manner. Experience with engineering

practices, techniques, and standards. Excellent oral and written

communication skills with the ability to develop and present technical

presentations. Able to represent complex data in diagrams or through other

techniques that communicate precise information to both business and

technical staff. Proven ability to understand the strategic and tactical

approach to projects and handle multiple projects concurrently. Must be a

US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance. Applicants selected will be

subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet

eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicants

selected will be subject to the Federal mandate regarding vaccination for

Federal government contractors.

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

B.A. or B.S. Degree.

Minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience in a related

field.

DoD 8140 IAM level 3 (any of the following certifications:

CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO)

Exceptional knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office

Products.

Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and manage

changing priorities.

Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both

independently and in a team environment.

Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

High business and technical aptitude to learn new

applications.

Strong interpersonal skills to work directly multiple

contractor and government teams.

Strong self-motivation and organizational skills.

Experience with computer based training software.

Required Security Clearance:

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an

active DoD Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

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