Job Description

At Woodsong Technologies (WT), we are driven by innovation, experience, commitment, and integrity. We believe that applying these values allows both you and WT to succeed in what we do. WT values your education, skills, and experience, and while you're at WT, we strive to help you develop your career and support endeavors that could encourage your growth.

Location: Ft Meade, MD

Required Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Description:

This candidate will be focused on five main disciplines: network management, network design/architecture, network systems engineering, network installation/maintenance, and information systems security engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and ten (10) years' experience of IT experience, to include Windows and Linux Network Administration experience (An additional five (5) years of experience as a system administrator may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree)
• Experience with architecture/topology of SW/HW/networks, including WANs/CANs/LANs, telecommunication systems, their components, and associated protocols and standards
• Experience configuring, managing, and sustaining development and testing network infrastructure and computer systems
• Understanding of the theory, design, and implementation of network architectures
• Ability to apply concepts, principles, theories, and methods for designing, development, evaluating, testing, and securing development and testing infrastructure networks
• Monitor and maintain applications within an IT environment
• Experience with the concepts, principles, theories, and methods for network connectivity (e.g. routing, switching, and IP addressing)
• Awareness of new, emerging, and evolving technology, tools, and trends applicable to mobile/RF development and testing infrastructure networks requirements
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of telecommunications, including their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they integrate with one another (e.g. transmissions, switching, routing management)
• Experience in the design, implementation, and operation of telecommunications systems
• Familiarity with the specifications, uses, and types of security hardware and software options
• Understanding of the concepts and principles of computer security
• Utilizing the principles and key elements of Configuration Management to plan, manage, or document the implementation, modification, or integration of systems
• Implementing, configuring, and sustaining computer/network security solutions (e.g. encryption, firewalls, anti-virus rule sets, and intrusion detection/prevention systems)
• Planning, coordinating, and administering the installation, testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems
• Maintaining systems inventory, non-attributable systems matrix, and rack/elevation/room drawings
• Implementing safety protocols
• Excellent communication skills with team and clients (both written and verbal communications)
• Team-based collaborative abilities
• Resourceful in terms of problem solving and troubleshooting
• Reverse engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Consult and coordinate with external organizations to resolve network, system, server, or other development and test infrastructure issues
• Identify and select IT products, tools, services, and infrastructure components for development systems
• Strategize/design/select architectures and procedures required to solve complex infrastructure problems
• Develop/contribute to/evaluate technical proposals for changes to CITE facility networks
• Install and customize as necessary HW and/or SW components into development and test infrastructure computer systems and networks
• Maintain computer system and network HW or SW, including UPS network
• Manage, monitor, and control networks
• Troubleshoot networks, computers, and peripheral devices to isolate causes of failures/issues
• Conduct site surveys for IT installations
• Validate testing and quality assurance of development and test infrastructure systems
• Analyze infrastructure problems to determine technical solutions
• Identify new and existing products, technologies, and/or architectures to solve design, development, and test problems
• Perform high-level design, specifying system and component performance and interface requirements
• Translate conceptual designs into technical specifications
• Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, configure, and improve development and test infrastructure equipment
• Perform all life cycle support: HW, SW, firmware, and configuration upgrades or modifications to currently installed development and test infrastructure equipment
• Effect repair and modification of HW components to include micro-soldering to replace components, repair traces to keep systems/devices in operating condition, and facilitate reverse engineering efforts

Benefits of Working at WT:

• Small Business – Agile and Competitive
• 15% 401(k) Contribution
• Exceptional Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and Disability (Short- and Long-Term) Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules

Woodsong Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy extends equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to the principles of fair employment and providing a workplace free from discrimination and/or harassment.