Computer Scientist III - FAA IIF

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SUMMARY

The Computer Scientist III supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Integration and Interoperability Facility (IIF) by providing software second level maintenance, laboratory configuration/operation tasks, and prototype engineering, development, and integration.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience with state-of-the art software development environments and current industrial trends in the computer field are required. Must be able to apply experience to integration and development activities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides Architecture and client facing support across technologies and vendors such as Cisco, NetApp, VMware, Windows/Unix/Linux environments, VMware's vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V on a set of enterprise-level IT systems.

Performs En Route Training Voice Communications Tool (ETVCT) software second level maintenance, laboratory configuration/operation tasks, and prototype engineering, development, and integration. C

Supports the development of infrastructure designs that are innovative, resilient and highly available.

Provides SME support on tiered storage systems, both on-premises and cloud and unified computing.

Supports high available web applications hosted across various operating systems and understanding of load balancing, elasticity, etc.

Develops and presents white papers to bring next generation innovation to the client.

Provides SME automation of IT Infrastructure.

Supports operational SLA's 99.99%.

Provides SME support across the domain Lead and guides the work of junior technical staff. Serves as liaison between PM and technical staff in all aspects of projects. Plans project stages and assesses business implications for each stage.

Responsible for operational availability of all the systems hosted on the infrastructure.

Provides SME support of cloud hybrid COOP & DR plans.

Supports information assurance process in a technical role by complying with technical controls, technical checklists etc.

Assists and mentor's junior members on the team.

Creates, reviews and updates CMDB requirements and processes with cross-functional teams to ensure CMDB accuracy.

Builds and maintains an updated knowledge base, scheduled and ad-hoc reporting, dashboard visibility supporting CMDB upkeep.

Proactively reviews inventory status of IT hardware and performing reconciliation analysis of IT asset records within our ServiceNow environment.

Identifies opportunities on how to better manage and reconcile inventory and related reporting.

Promotes ITAM best practices and consistent process execution across the team, this includes maintaining ITAM work instructions and standard operating procedures documents.

Defines audit and asset record reconciliation procedures for recurring data integrity refresh.

Researches new and innovative solutions and promoting process improvement.

Identifies and pursues process improvement, automation, and application integration opportunities.

Learns from and educates fellow team members.

Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Experience in software engineering and/or software development with FAA operational systems is preferred.

Experience with the following subject matter is preferred:

• UNIX Operating Systems including Linux, AIX, and Sun Solaris

• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) including Visual Studio (Version 6/.Net/2015), the JavaBeans IDE, Eclipse, and InteliJ IDEA

• Structured programming languages including C/C++, Java, Scala, and Ada.

• UNIX/Microsoft scripting languages and tools including SED/AWK, Korn/BASH Shell, Perl, and Visual BASIC Script (VBS)

• Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) development using Structure Query Language (SQL). RBMS experience should include MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server

• Web Development using XML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), Active Server Pages (ASP), HyperText Markup Language (HTML), web template systems such a Smarty engine, and java script development (Node.JS framework and the JQuery Library).

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Able to work independently and with other team members in day-today project/development activities.

Excellent customer service and collaboration skills.

Detail-oriented with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to be self-motivated.

Ability meet high volume demands in a timely manner.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EOE including disability/vet.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• STD/LTD/AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Training and Development Opportunities

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