POSITION TITLE:  Senior Systems Administrator

POSITION SCOPE:

This position serves as the senior systems administrator and team lead in support of a heterogeneous technical environment that supports scientists, researchers, and analysts at NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) at NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate Predictions in College Park, Maryland. Caelum’s STAR team possesses an infrastructure that includes both physical and virtual servers running CentOS (primarily), Red Hat, Open BSD, and Solaris. Other critical platforms include VMWare’s #ESX1, Dell PowerVault/NetApp, and Cisco switches, routers and firewalls.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Senior Systems Administrator for STAR mission network supporting RedHat/CentOS development environments.
• Administer, monitor and maintain all Linux servers including unboxing, provisioning, baseline configuration, ongoing configuration management, patching, and de-provisioning.
• Compile and install development tools for programmers.
• Perform Tier 2-3 helpdesk support for Linux system.
• Monitor system performance and resource utilization.
• Develop processes for streamlining inventory management and system provisioning.
• Assist ISSO with patching and developing and implementing firewall rules and security controls.
• Follow and support STAR Configuration Management practices.
• Manage STAR public services i.e. HTTP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and TDS thredds.
• Setup and manage hardware and software RAID and iSCSI storage systems.
• Provide documentation and SOPs for internal IT Team use and STAR users.

REPORTING/INTERFACE RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Caelum NOAALink Program Manager.
• Receives technical guidance and priorities from the Government Task Manager.
• Works closely with Caelum’s STAR Enterprise Architect in terms of strategic and tactical configuration changes, and process enhancement.
• Interacts and collaborates regularly with Federal and contract employees within STAR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency, with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience as a Linux Systems Administrator.
• Experience and demonstrable expertise with the following technologies:
  • RedHat/CentOS Linux
  • VMWare vCenter/ESXi Virtualization
  • Ability to compile software packages from source
  • TCP/IP Networking and Firewalls
  • Change management
  • Apache, nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Enterprise Storage: NetApp, Nexenta, Hardware and software RAID
  • Scripting: Bash, perl, python, ruby, etc.
• Experience with the following is valuable:
  • Git/GitLab version control system
  • Puppet Configuration Management tool
  • Graphite or InfluxDB
  • Programming: Compiling, linking, debugging, etc.
• Experience leading a technical team.
• Experience in NOAA or other U.S Government enterprise, particularly in support of a science mission, highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email resumes to NOAAjobs@caelum.com

COMPENSATION:

Caelum offers comprehensive fringe benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(K), holidays, vacation, and sick leaves. Base salary is commensurate with education and experience. A year-end or spot bonus is offered for outstanding performance.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Caelum is an EOE, offering equal opportunity for any qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, sex orientation, or physical handicap. Caelum especially encourages U.S. veteran for application.

Clearance: SECRET

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Art, or related field of study, and three (3) years’ Webmaster and Graphics Artist experience. CompTIA Security+ certification. SECRET security clearance required.

Description: Create, edit, and reproduce artwork in line with the organization’s needs. Have very strong oral and written communications skills, and the ability to communicate technical information with client Webmasters and customers to define graphic needs. Provide graphic design and web design output by utilizing Fireworks, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Windows Media Player, and the Microsoft Suite. Work with business content owners, a variety of content providers, departments and offices to provide graphic solutions. Perform basic maintenance, administration, and minor change related actions on maintained websites and web based services.

The candidate must have 10 years Business Analyst experience, OR 8 years Business Analyst experience and an Associate’s Degree in a Technical Discipline or related field, OR 6 years Business Analyst experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical.

A Business Analyst (BA) performs detailed analysis of business process and provides an interface between traditional logistical support organizations and functional requirement definitions.  A BA must have organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills; possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; interact at all levels in the chain of command; work independently with minimal supervision; work in a team-based, highly collaborative environment; possess the ability to work well under pressure and around tight deadlines.  A BA must have a wide range of knowledge in all areas of logistics in the customer business area.  BA responsibilities for data life-cycle control includes: defining data goals, objectives, strategies and standards for data cleansing/validation/accuracy administration, exercising oversight of legacy data cleansing, analysis, harmonization and staging to support the ERP environment and prioritizes associated tasks.  Develop the technical solutions to support identified metrics, monitoring ERP/LMP data quality and availability through the use of metrics and audits, compiling and maintaining a catalog with discovery level metadata using a standard metadata template that provides information about implementing ERP data security.  A BA performs technical analysis by assessing the areas of impact of data integrity issues from DOD to user level within the Enterprise; establishes Integrated Project Team (IPT) management plans.

• A BA must have a wide range of knowledge in all areas of logistics in the customer business area.
• A BA must develop Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA) Enterprise Data Management Office (EDMO) guidance for initiating and realizing a program that validates the accuracy (cleanliness) of data prior to migration.
• BA responsibilities for LOGSA EDMO data cleansing/validation processes include: defining data goals, objectives, strategies and standards for conversion reports, exercising oversight of legacy data cleansing, analysis and harmonization.
• A BA will be capable of defining a business process, defining the flow of the data from one stakeholder to another and delivering the customers the tools needed to continuously improve the cleanliness of data to ensure a successful conversion.
• The BA should have a working knowledge of logistics management principles, concepts, policies, regulations, military support programs and a thorough understanding of Life Cycle Support requirements.
• The BA will have familiarity with business process modeling and hands on functional testing.
• A BA conducts a series of phase reviews with the customer to determine the cleanliness of data at a given point in time, always with a goal of minimizing data anomalies at time of conversion.
• Multi-disciplined in any of the following Standard Army Management Information Systems and Enterprise-level Programs is a plus: AESIP, GCSS-Army, LMP, GFEBS, SARSS, SAMS-E, PBUS-E, ULLS A (E).

Technology:

• Maintain skill sets in the hardware/software being used to accomplish customer tasks
• Employment of centralized data management for cleansing, validation, analysis, and migration.
• Utilization of metrics to measure performance and progress
• Maintain an awareness of trends that may either positively or negatively affect the customer
• Exhibit a wide range of technical knowledge including database, application development, project management, scheduling, etc.
• Must have functional working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Training:

• Army Logistics Workshops/IPTs in support of various pre-migration activities (as required based on assigned projects and customer related tasks)
• Information Assurance and other DOD requirements
• Technology Conferences
• Functional conferences/forums designed to promote customer capability

Travel:

• Travel may be required, not expected to exceed 10%

Leadership/Direction:

• A BA 2 works under the direction of management and team leads.
• A BA 2 will be intimately familiar with a business process and partner closely with a customer lead and the user community.
• A BA 2 may lead some smaller analysis efforts but generally takes direction from a more senior level.

Activities:

• A BA 2 will perform the same activities as a BA 1 but also be able to more rapidly obtain an in-depth knowledge of customer hardware, software products and/or business procedures and have a broader experience and knowledge base. Some additional activities a BA 2 may perform are:
• Documenting information on the quantity, condition, location, and ownership of material in use, in storage, in process, and in transit logistics planning and execution processes.
• Identify and document the detail customer process requirements, hardware, software, physical, and support requirements necessary to establish the baseline for identifying functional and technical process improvements across the project.
• Analyze problems and provide a written report to the customer with a recommended course of action.
• Benchmark existing business processes
• Begin with a simple streamlined process, assuming no administrative, organizational or system barriers activities are initiated and develop a detailed analysis
• Design the conversion of an existing database configuration into a relational database environment, apply standard principles, theories, and concepts to solve problems of moderate or diverse scope.

Other Essential Functions:

The position for which you are interviewing requires a US government security clearance.  This is to advise you, that should you be extended an offer, if you possess a dual citizenship (i.e., citizen of the US and another country), in order to be granted a clearance you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country. Please note: relinquishing citizenship does not guarantee the approval of security clearance

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field of study, OR six (6) or more years related experience. Experience with DoD Classified and Unclassified network operations. Specifically, experience with Mission Command system training, conventional classroom technical support, and Classroom XXI support. Experience with CPOF, GCCS-A, BCS3, FBCB2/JCR, and related command and control systems. Experience working in a Microsoft Windows 7 environment supporting Windows Server 2003/2008, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, AD Group Policy Management, Windows Internet Naming Services (WINS), Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and a high proficiency with TCP/IP protocol. Candidate must possess baseline and Computing Environment certifications IAW DOD 8570-01-M, IAT II (CCNA-Security, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP). Must currently have or be able to obtain a Secret level Clearance.

Contact Information: Email resumes to FtLee@caelum.com

Compensation: Caelum offers comprehensive fringe benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(K), holidays, vacation, and sick leaves. Base salary is commensurate with education and experience. A year-end or spot bonus is offered for outstanding performance.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Caelum is an EOE, offering equal opportunity for any qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, sex orientation, or physical handicap. Caelum especially encourages U.S. veteran for application.

Requirements: Associate’s Degree in a related field OR three years of technically related field experience in providing audiovisual support. InfoComm International Certification in Audiovisual Technology (minimum), or an InfoComm International Certification in Audio Visual Technology Installation (preferred). Must currently have or be able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance.

Description: Perform daily on-site operational and sustainment support for installed classroom audiovisual equipment (hardware, software and ancillary and associated items of equipment to include networking and video teletraining (VTT) for TRADOC Enterprise Classroom Program (ECP) classrooms. Daily on-site operational and sustainment support includes: Maintaining on a daily basis a log of performance tasks, customer requests, and known issues. Provide status reporting of daily activities, recurring or significant issues, classroom maintenance/preventative maintenance checks and services and issues resolved. Produces audio products of presentations, ceremonies, conferences, and other events, and sets up equipment for others’ use in accomplishing the same.

Description:

An Information Technology I Client Support Administrator (IT CSA) is responsible for performing tasks which require touching the desktop and other computer systems. Given that this position physically interfaces with the customer, a professional, courteous demeanor is required in all circumstances.

The IT CSA must possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and telephone etiquette. Above average ability to interpret, analyze, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.  Must be decisive, conscientious and interact well in a team environment or training capacity. Has a strong desire to learn and is able to follow policies and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to work well with a minimal amount of supervision. Must have a strong working knowledge of and experience with computer hardware, software and peripheral devices in a diverse environment. Provides a high level of interfacing with co-workers, and communicate effectively with the clients, IT personnel and management.

Customer Service:  Provides direct customer service and technical support to users as required via phone, e-mail, fax, on-line systems and in person.

• Provides professional and personal assistance to clients in answering inquiries, locating information and analyzing technical requirements
• Provides prompt responses to users for problem resolution
• Responsibilities include informing users of pertinent network information including planned network downtime

Technology:  An IT CSA’s main technology emphasis must be to:

• Maintain skill set required to do job
• Maintain an awareness of trends within the technology industry
• Install/configure network printing devices
• Install, configure and maintain network applications and application distribution systems
• Ensure system security in compliance with customer policy including virus protection
• Implement and maintain network standards and guidelines
• Utilize enterprise tools sets such as Cisco Works, Remedy, CA Unicenter Network & Systems Management, Active Directory, etc.
• Configure and install new PCs, installation of needed peripherals and software, and physical attachment of PC to network.
• Install and maintain peripheral equipment, such as printers, modems, scanners, etc.
• Perform other hardware and software tasks as assigned

Training:

• Various network/operating system environments; examples: Unix, Microsoft Windows 7/8/10, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office Suite products; or customer defined application suites.
• Microsoft MCP or other entry level desktop OS
• Customer Service Training

Certifications Required:

• Security + and CE (Required to start)
• Security Clearance preferred. (Required to Start)
• Must obtain Computing Environment certifications (Windows 10) within 60 days of employment

POSITION TITLE:  Cyber Security Subject Matter Specialist

POSITION SCOPE:

Part of a contractor team that provides comprehensive Cyber Security Support for the Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM/LCMC). Primary work objectives include Risk Management Framework (RMF) A&A support, including tracking and reporting on system status; program guidance and coordination including support of awareness training; and Security Assessment support. Work location is Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, Alabama).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides senior level cyber security analysis and consultation.
• Responsible for briefing G-Staff stakeholders.
• Provides senior Level IAPM support with subject matter expertise of cyber operations and mission analysis in support of the RMF lifecycle.
• Develops and provides significant input for cyber security policies and procedures and their practical Army/RMF compliant deployment.
• Less than 10% travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferably with a specialization in information assurance, cyber security, or forensics.
• A minimum of six years’ experience in cyber security complemented by some experience in a related IT domain.
• Current IAM-II certifications required, e.g. CISM, GSLC, CISM, CISSP (or associate).
• Experience providing senior level IA Program Management support.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic cyber services for an enterprise level organization strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting an HQ level command is highly desirable.
• Expert understanding and experience with network topologies, architectures and operations.
• Understanding of the technical implications and impacts of security risk mitigation strategies, and associated tradeoff analysis.
• Experience in and expert understanding of the DoD RMF and NIST 800-53 controls implementation.
• Demonstrated history of proactive problem resolution and creative thinking in a team environment.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience coordinating with diverse interorganizational and interdisciplinary teams is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate.

POSITION TITLE:  Cyber Security Engineer

POSITION SCOPE:

Part of a contractor team that provides comprehensive Cyber Security Support for the Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM/LCMC). Primary work objectives include Risk Management Framework (RMF) A&A support, including tracking and reporting on system status; program guidance and coordination including support of awareness training; and Security Assessment support. Work location is Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, Alabama).

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development and implementation of network access processes and controls in compliance with Department of the Army cyber security requirements and RMF.
• Provide Technical SME Information Management Security Management support to AMCOM and other Army customers.
• Support vulnerability management and network defense requirements through the development of proactive mitigations and defense systems.
• Less than 10% travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferably with a specialization in information assurance, cyber security, or forensics.
• A minimum of six years’ experience in cyber security complemented by some experience in a related IT domain.
• Current IAM-II certifications required, e.g. CISM, GSLC, CISM, CISSP (or associate).
• Experience in and expert understanding of the DoD RMF and NIST 800-53 controls implementation.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience coordinating with diverse interorganizational and interdisciplinary teams is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate.

POSITION TITLE:  Cyber Security Analyst

POSITION SCOPE:

Part of a contractor team that provides comprehensive Cyber Security Support for the Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM/LCMC). Primary work objectives include Risk Management Framework (RMF) A&A support, including tracking and reporting on system status; program guidance and coordination including support of awareness training; and Security Assessment support. Work location is Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, Alabama).

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the management of AIS documentation artifacts and processes through the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, leveraging the eMASS GOTS solution.
• Update POA&Ms with SCA-V results.
• Assist in the development of cyber security policies and procedures.
• Help conduct and document the results of self-assessment tests.
• Support government customers in development of RMF submission documents.
• Less than 10% travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience implementing the DoD RMF.
• Strong understanding of the NIST 800-53 controls and implementation implication.
• Expertise substantiated by recent hands-on experience utilizing eMASS to initiate and manage multiple AIS packages.
• Experience coordinating with multiple technical teams and different stakeholders is extremely valuable.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• IAM or IAT level I certification highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

Base salary open, depending upon background and experience of successful candidate.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Caelum Research Corporation is seeking a Technical Governance Lead for an IAE/SAM task order requirement for Program Assurance and Governance.

This is a full-time position working onsite in Washington, DC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be Project Management Professional (PMP) certified and have experience managing agile software development projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline
• Experience with Information technology project management,
• Experience with Web and mobile application development;
• Experience with Web content management;
• Experience with quality management;
• Experience with change, configuration and release management;
• Experience with cloud and centralized hosting support;
• Experience with enterprise and IT governance technology support services including infrastructure support services and security;
• Experience with prescribed rules of conduct concerning government information dissemination;
• Experience in understanding and support of the FISMA regulations, within the context of the software development process;
• Experience capturing, using, and reporting performance information as used commonly in industry to assess value creation and loss.
• U.S. Citizen
• Security Clearance: None

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Governance Lead shall support an effort in the areas of Web and mobile application development; Web and content management; quality management; change configuration and release management; cloud hosting support; social/digital media support services; enterprise and IT governance; technology support services including infrastructure support services; and Web content management that includes written and graphical content.

In the area of IT Governance, the Technical Governance Lead will manage the following activities:

• Web and enterprise communication governance framework implementation and management;
• Baseline management, performance management, and strategic planning;
• Using enterprise architecture methodology and EA information as decision making tools for enterprise-wide implementations.
• The GSA IAE objective is to provide useful, usable, accessible and secure websites and Web applications for the public and government employees using current, proven and cutting edge open-source technologies while exploring innovative strategies and capabilities to improve these services across SAM.gov.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email resumes to PAG@caelum.com

COMPENSATION:

Caelum offers comprehensive fringe benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(K), holidays, vacation, and sick leaves. Base salary is commensurate with education and experience. A year-end or spot bonus is offered for outstanding performance.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Caelum is an EOE, offering equal opportunity for any qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, sex orientation, or physical handicap. Caelum especially encourages U.S. veteran for application.