Overseeing all technical aspects of the project that involves engineering development, architecture, integration and interface design analysis, installation, integration, fielding and field analysis, operations, maintenance, and testing of hardware and software.
Technical planning, leading, organizing, and motivating teams of contractors and sub-contractors are being achieved to a high level of performance, technical and engineering quality.
Researching, cost-justifying, recommending, and establishing current and future hardware and software architectures for all aspects of IT, from networks up through operating systems and shared software services.
Support system-level design and configuration of products including determination of hardware, operating system, and other platform specifications to meet project requirements while maintaining interoperability with existing Government network(s).
Perform a variety of network engineering tasks and activities concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, and shall often be called on to troubleshoot unique or complex problems.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Active 8570 certification (minimum Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III).
A minimum of a Bachelors of Science/Engineering degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, System Engineering, Network Engineering or other related technical field.
A minimum 10 years of experience managing complex projects of a similar scope and complexity to Section C requirements.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field.
Three years planning and executing local and long-haul communications.
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification or equivalent.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification or equivalent.
Experience and knowledge of COOP, DR, and Alternate Operating Locations (AOL).
Experience in collaborating with counterparts in other IC and governmental organizations and at senior levels, where customers and mission areas supported.
Experience managing the development and implementation of new technology, to include the design, integration, migration of network infrastructure and services, maintenance and troubleshooting, and recommending enhancements.
10 years of experience designing local, regional, WAN, and network systems and subsystems supporting voice, video, data, and imagery information.
10 years of experience leading teams of network, system, and architecture engineers.
Six years of experience leading a team utilizing Agile Software Development methodologies to successfully integrate Mission Command and Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination web services that have been certified and accredited.
Cloud Certification
Internet Protocol Engineering Professional (IPEP)
Registered Communications distribution designer (RCDD)
We are seeking a Chief Technologist Lead to join our team supporting our Intelligence Community Customer in Virginia.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job Information
COMPETENCIES
Establish Focus
Change Management
Develop Others
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Interpersonal Awareness
Build Relationships
Analytical Thinking
Conceptual Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Technical Expertise
Initiative
Foster Innovation
Results Oriented
Teamwork
Customer Service
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: WASHINGTON METRO AREA (WMA) (Tysons, VA &/or Bethesda, MD)
Type of environment: Office
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizenship
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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