Current MeriTec Employment Opportunities

Job Title: System Engineer

Job Description/Responsibilities:  The System Engineer will design, develop, test, and evaluate computer software programs, systems, and hardware and related equipment. He/she applies progressive working experience in the networking technical discipline. Works network systems projects involving integration of user network applications on distribution systems conforming with or supporting IEEE 802 standards. Applies specific disciplines required to accomplish the tasks including: DoD standard protocols, LANs, WANs, reliability and maintainability, safety, test and evaluation, quality assurance, network applications & topology, data communications, design and integration engineering. Applications include Network Management Systems, Firewalls, Domain Name Servers, Trouble Ticketing Systems (Remedy), call centers, help desk, or other network management tools.  Is knowledgeable and has hands-on experience with configuration, and installation techniques involving network servers (with Active Directory expertise), firewalls, switches, routers, hubs and other ancillary devices.  Evaluates and implements security tools and methods regarding network security issues of intrusion management, information assurance and firewalls. Must be knowledgeable of Government regulations, manuals, technical orders, standards, and industry publications.  The System Engineer reports to the INDS Program Manager.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science and/or Information Technology discipline.  Professional technical education, certifications and combinations of educational credentials with experience will be evaluated for consideration.

Experience:   Five (5) years of progressive experience working in network wide administration, installation, and sustainment environments.  Experience with Remedy, call centers, and help desk would be a plus. 

Requirements:   Must be a US Citizen.  Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  An in-scope SSBI (within five years) and a US government TS/SCI clearance within the last 24 months are required. 

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1.  Title:  Information Assurance Manager, Senior (IA Manager, Sr.)

Job Description/Responsibilities:  Certification and Accreditation(C&A) under the Air Force implementation of DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).   The IA Manager will successfully complete system C&A, Information Support Plan (ISP) support and services including conducting initial certification tasks and periodic review of security configurations. The IA Manager will review policy and procedure changes that have occurred since the system was last certified and accredited.  The IA Manager will initiate the DIACAP Implementation Plan, assign Information Assurance (IA) controls, and complete required security artifacts for upload into the Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR) system. The IA Manager will execute and update a Security Implementation Plan (SIP), conduct validation activities, and compile validation results in EITDR to retrieve a DIACAP scorecard. During the period of performance the IA Manager will develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) IAW DODI 8510.01.  Support will also include Security, Interoperability, Sustainability, Supportability and Usability (SISSU) sub-process for small, medium and large systems/enclaves.  DIACAP C&A of Automated Information Systems process will lead to an Approval to Operate (ATO) document granting Authority to Connect (ATC) to the Air Force network. Certification and Accreditation tasks and deliverables will be in accordance with the first three phases of the DIACAP and the three phases of the Air Force (AF) Information Technology (IT) Lean Process Version 5.0.  Support includes documenting entries/responses for the Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR).

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or technical discipline within the Information Technology arena required.  Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Experience:  Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of progressive experience within the IA environment.  Experience working with complex information system/technology enclaves, and providing appropriate documentation for Certification and Accreditation of Automated Information Systems.    

Requirements:  International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium Inc (ISC)2, CISSP, and/or CISM Technical Level II (IAT Level II) certifications or equivalent certification/experience.  Available to travel to DoD CONUS sites as necessary.  Must have excellent customer interaction and communication skills (verbal/written). 

Security Clearance:  Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Locations:  San Antonio, TX and Montgomery, AL

2.  Title:  Information Assurance Specialist

Job Description/Responsibilities:  Customer in San Antonio requires support to complete short notice task orders for certification and accreditation(C&A) under the Air Force implementation of DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).   The IA Specialist will successfully complete system C&A, Information Support Plan (ISP) support and services including conducting initial certification tasks and periodic review of security configurations. The IA Specialist will assist in reviewing policy and procedure changes that have occurred since the system was last certified and accredited.  The IA Specialist will initiate the DIACAP Implementation Plan, assign Information Assurance (IA) controls, and complete required security artifacts for upload into the Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR) system. The IA Specialist will assist in the execution and update of a Security Implementation Plan (SIP), conduct validation activities, and compile validation results in EITDR to retrieve a DIACAP scorecard. During the period of performance the IA Specialist will develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) IAW DODI 8510.01.  Support will also include Security, Interoperability, Sustainability, Supportability and Usability (SISSU) sub-process for small, medium and large systems/enclaves.DIACAP C&A of Automated Information Systems process will lead to an Approval to Operate (ATO) document granting Authority to Connect (ATC) to the Air Force network. Certification and Accreditation tasks and deliverables will be in accordance with the first three phases of the DIACAP and the three phases of the Air Force (AF) Information Technology (IT) Lean Process Version 5.0.  Support includes documenting entries/responses for the Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR).

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or technical discipline within the Information Technology arena required.  Combinations of education, experience, and other credentials/certifications will be evaluated for consideration.

Experience:  Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of progressive experience within the IA environment.   Experience working with complex automated information system/technology enclaves, and providing appropriate documentation for Certification and Accreditation of Information Systems.

Requirements:  Information Security Certificate (ISC)2, CISSP, and/or CISM Technical Level II (IAT Level II) certifications or equivalent certification/experience.  Active Secret security clearance.  Available to travel to DoD CONUS sites as necessary.  Must have excellent customer interaction and communication skills (verbal/written

Location: San Antonio, TX

NOTES:

All positions require an active US clearance and are located in San Antonio, TX unless otherwise noted.

Please submit a resume and application (downloadable here) to recruiting@meritecservices.com and please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line.