SA: Systems Engineer II

The Systems Engineer II position provides support to the engineering and maintenance of the organization's systems infrastructure, including supporting the design and implementation of hardware and software while monitoring the performance of deployed systems.  The position assists with architectural documentation, Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) documentation and validation, STIG compliance, status reports and updates.  The System Engineer work with the SAMP Task Lead in coordination amongst resources and stakeholders for the testing and validation of system upgrades and modifications for new projects and existing deployments.  This position also supports configuration and change managements processes; and ensures project/action plans, updates/upgrade tasks, and potential issues are briefed to appropriate stakeholders. 

SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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• Provide support for integrating additional tools into the SAMP IBM Tivoli NetCool system. 
• Provide advisement to users and review user produced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials regarding the use of IBM NetCool. 
• Facilitate systems analysis, design review, configuration, documentation and implementation of system applications and related SAMP IBM Tivoli NetCool system concepts. 
• Provide support for Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) as necessary in relation to the SAMP product suite. 
• Support the organic and/or contracted efforts relating to the expansion of SAMP monitoring systems and provide assistance to integration contractors with migration/transition tasks. 

• 3 – 5 years in managing, implementing, and administering situational awareness software suites such as IBM’s Network Operations Insight Suite preferred. 
• Experience with other network monitoring tools such as HP OpenView, NetIQ, or SolarWinds is helpful. 
• Experience in managing, implementing, and administering NetIQ AppManager 9.0 and subcomponents. 
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in: 
  • IBM DB2 
  • Windows Server 2012 or greater 
  • Scripting (Perl, JavaScript, HTML) 
• Must possess understanding of data communications, local/wide-area networking systems (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) 
• Thorough understanding of Internet Protocol (IP) routing, switching and the OSI model. 
• Experience with network management tools such as HP IMCS, Solarwinds, What’s Up Gold, etc. 
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple agencies while prioritizing critical/high-priority taskings. 
• Possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, and multi-task capable. 
• Approach work as diplomatic, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable.  

Certification

• Qualified candidates must have an active IAT II certification.

Clearance

• Position requires an active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.