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Software Systems Engineer
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Provides specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines, performing in-depth analysis, technical support, design, development, testing, and operational integration of systems software products.
About this role
Responsibilities
Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Software Systems Engineer to work for our company.
Summary
- Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
- Under minimal direction, provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, and applications implications.
- Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
- Assists in the planning and conversion for new hardware/software products.
- Maintains currency, debugs and configures related software products.
- Provides operating systems planning and evaluation for performance analysis, capacity planning and hardware upgrades.
- Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications.
- Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs.
- Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, setting standards and improving overall efficiency of the operating system.
- Prepares product documentation.
- Interfaces with customers to gather information on system requirements or problems.
Requirements
- Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
- 8+ years of experience in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Technology).
Preferences
- Experience providing specialized expertise across multiple systems and software disciplines is preferred.
- Experience performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products is preferred.
- Experience supporting complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support is preferred.
- Experience assisting with planning and conversion for new hardware and software products is preferred.
- Experience maintaining, debugging, and configuring software products is preferred.
- Experience supporting operating systems planning and evaluation, including performance analysis, capacity planning, and hardware upgrades, is preferred.
- Experience working from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications is preferred.
- Experience assisting with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs is preferred.
- Experience coordinating with system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve operating system efficiency is preferred.
- Experience preparing product documentation is preferred.
- Experience interfacing with customers to gather information on system requirements or problems is preferred.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Life
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle
Work With Us
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp (“CTech-Sys”), www.ctech-sys.com, is an SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone company located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and serves both government and commercial clients such clients as US CBP, US CIS, DLA, DFuse Technologies, and American Environmental Engineering Consultants.
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it’s our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, or any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. CTech-Sys is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents and perspectives of our employees.
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