General Dynamics C4 Systems
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Columbia,
Maryland
14430
General Dynamics C4 Systems is a leading provider of secure communications and information solutions, products, services, and technologies. From large scale, mobile, ad hoc and self healing networks such as Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) to state-of-the-art software defined radio products such as Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS), and complex software applications, General Dynamics provides a full spectrum of products and services including integrated logistical support. Our successes, in tactical and strategic environments, have made us a market leader in designing, developing, and deploying mission-critical information networks, systems and technologies. General Dynamics is also a leading provider of integrated solutions for satellite communication and operations, homeland security, detection, surveillance, intelligence and emergency response. General Dynamics has a highly trained, multidisciplinary staff who apply their experience and skills along with mature design and development processes to produce products and services that set the global standard in secure ground, air and space communications and networking solutions.
Candidate will lead a team test team in the evaluation of COTS products for a dynamic access control solution, building of a regression test repository, and conducting testing prior to deployment. Candidate may also provide Operations and Maintenance support after delivery, including system hardening and IAVA support. Must have at least one of the following certifications: GSLC, CISM, CISSP. Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in systems engineering or software engineering with some emphasis on testing. Must have a mininum of 5 years experience in installation and configuration of COTS products, working with COTS vendors, COTS integration, and testing, including writing test plans, executing tests, analyzing results, and writing test reports. Must have experience with test tools such as Parasoft Service-Oriented Architecture Test, Parasoft Loadtest, Wireshark, TCPMon, SoapUI, NMAP, HP Quality Center. Must have some familiarity with privilege management, Attribute Based Access Control, and Public Key Infrastructure. Experience with Web Service and IdAM standards, including SOAP, Web Services Security, SAML, and XACML is a plus. Prior experience on a DISA or DoD program, and/or with the DoD PKI is a plus. Experience with directory services, including LDAP and Microsoft Active Directory is a plus. Experience with Sharepoint, GNISE, Federated Chat, or ActivIdentity CoreStreet Tactical Attribute Repository Responder is a plus.
Candidate must have Secret clearance to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance within 12 months.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Full use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Contributes to the development of new theories and methods
Contributes to the achievement of business objectives
Strong knowledge of other related disciplines
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge and experience with object oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Creative thinker, good multi-tasker
Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Ability to clearly report information relevant to sound test engineering
Understands basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls
Duties and Tasks
Develops and conducts functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems
Assists with the design, development and implementation of cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting of hardware, software and systems
Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment including models and simulations
Isolates and documents issues and defects
Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees
Exercises latitude in technical objectives of assignments
Leads technical tasks for small teams or projects
Begins to provide engineering support to proposals
Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments
Guides the successful completion of major programs and projects
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or the equivalent experience is required. In addition, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.
Secret level U.S. DoD security clearance, and U.S. Citizenship is required.
Applicant must be able to pass an extended background investigation (EBI) for this position.
Interface
Frequent contact with managers within and outside of Engineering
Frequent contact with project teams across the company
Frequent contact with external customers and vendors
Occasional contact with Business Development
Additional Information
Travel may be required
Security clearance may be required
Works performed without appreciable direction
Provides resolution to problems to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity
Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve organizational objectives
Columbia, MD
Columbia, Maryland
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