Company Introduction 9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com.

Team (Project) Introduction

Identity Access Management (IAM) is divided into two business lines: Identify Services and Access Services. The primary services supported are the Master Person Index, Provisioning, Authorization Management Service, Single Sign-On Internal/ External, Veteran Health Identification Card, and Compliance Auditing Reporting.

9th Way Insignia has an opening for a Systems Engineer to work in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT) on the Identity and Access Management (IAM). This high-profile position serves as Insignias primary point of contact and leads the day-to-day contract operations, ensuring that the IAM technical scope is delivered within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Professional Level

An Engineer, 2 has a good understanding of the software development life cycle and can take on work without much direction majority of the time. Performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the project and firm. An Engineer, 2 has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. An Engineer, 2, has strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a blend of good problem-solving and innovation needed to resolve a wide variety of technical production challenges.

Functional Job (LCAT) Information

A Senior Systems Engineer provides technical support in system architecture, system design, system integration and technical management. Assists in providing technical input to the systems engineering process. Leads teams in developing application and technical plans. Guide customers in the installation and use of strategic products through education and guidance, first-use and tuning assistance problem solving and critical situation resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and system designs.

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``` - Developing, designing, and maintaining network architecture and system infrastructure

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``` - Overseeing and supervising the work done on the computer systems and networks

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``` - Managing system development and maintenance

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``` - Working with managers and stakeholders to determine system needs and requirements.

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``` - Conduct comprehensive analysis and evaluation of existing systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

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``` - Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate design concepts and feasibility.

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``` - Lead the implementation and deployment of system architectures, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

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``` - Perform performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging of system components as needed.

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``` - Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous innovation and improvement.

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``` - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required.

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``` - 5+ years of relevant technical skills and knowledge.

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``` - Proficiency in system design principles

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``` - Strong under tanding of networking, storage, and virtualization technologies.

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``` - Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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``` - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

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``` - Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $77,096.24 - $100,325.94.

9th Way Insignias range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Clearance, background investigation

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Location This position is remote.

9th Way Insignia reserves the right to adjust work location based upon mission requirements.