Principal Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Assured Information Security (AIS) has an opening for an onsite Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located at AIS headquarters in Rome, NY. In this role, you'll lead the Testing and Systems engineering team for the SecureView product. How You'll Succeed You'll succeed by designing, executing, and writing formal test procedures/plans across functional and security requirements.You'll participate in system, exploratory, and complex ad-hoc testingwhile tracking bugs, issues, and improvements found throughout the development lifecycle. You'll support the development of complex software components from initial design through testing, deployment, and release.Your additional responsibilities will include: Developing and overseeing content for user manuals, training materials, proposals, test plans, technical documentation, etc.
Identifying, understanding, and providing creative solutions to advance software performance
Evaluating tasks and deliverables for technical quality, ensuring solutions are engineered in a sensible and maintainable fashion
Auditing and verifying the work of others
Participating in design and architecture discussions
Utilizing and further developing test automation frameworks
Identifying future test automation opportunities
Maintaining and implementing test infrastructure
Identifying and anticipating infrastructure testing issues
Providing consultation to customers regarding testing approaches and practices
Collaboratively developing and maintaining the project roadmap with management
Providing prudent counsel for project direction
Who You Are You thrive at leading a team of engineers and providing tasking, driving schedules, and accurately estimating the duration and effort required for tasking.You're able to decompose large and complex problems, considering external factorsand contributing to processes to improve team efficiency and practices. You enjoy mentoring peers and providing guidance and direction. You're able to understand customers and their needs, appropriately handling independent interactions with customers. Your Expertise You have a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline and11 years' experience in quality/test engineering, system engineering or networking installation and administration; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
You have 8 years of familiarity with Linux and/or Windows
You have 8 years of knowledge of networking appliances
You have 5 years of understanding of industry standard tools
You have the ability to obtain/retain a Top Secret security clearance
You have the ability to travel less than 10%, as needed
What Sets You Apart Previous experience with the SecureView product preferred
Extremely strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
IT infrastructure knowledge
Networking knowledge & troubleshooting
Penetration testing
Test case management, design & execution
Bug/issue tracking software (Jira)
Version control software (git/bitbucket)
Virtualization experience (VMWare, Xen)
The Impact
AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Our roots trace back to the very beginnings of cybersecurity research, when a group of hackers worked around a pool table until they became profitable enough to order office furniture. They hung a pirate flag on the wall to represent their decision to do things differently. Those pioneers started AIS because they not only believed in the potential of the industry, but the necessity to provide the United States with the offensive and defensive capabilities needed to gain the high ground in cyber warfare. Decades later, the pirate flag waves tall outside of our headquarters, and we continue to develop and envision technologies that protect our nation and our warfighters. The challenge is that there is no end in sight. We're looking for the best and brightest people to support our mission. When you join our team, no matter your role, you'll be contributing to the security of our nation and our way of life. The Culture You're not just a number here. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry and ensuring our brilliant team members have exciting, challenging, and impactful work and a fun, values-driven environment to collaborate in. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran US Salary Range: $118,000 - $160,000
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.