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Systems Engineer 3 - Circuit/Network/Digital Forensics

Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis Junction, Maryland, United StatesOnsite

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Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description


Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems engineer with at least one knowledge and/or experience in the desired skills list. This position is contingent upon award.

Requirements


Security Clearance:


  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:


  • Circuit Switched and Mobile Telephony signaling types, networks and systems, including audio encoding/decoding (9 years)
  • DoD SIGINT (3 years)

Desired Skills:


  • Specific communications protocols (e.g. GSM, CDMA, 5G, HTS, etc.) and associated community tools
  • Application Development for ipv4 and ipv6 packet switched networks (i.e. L2, L3), protocols (i.e. VOIP) and technologies (VPNs, encapsulation)
  • Digital forensics tools such as Wireshark
  • Deep knowledge of the OSI network stack and associated protocols across layers 2-7.
  • All protocol stacks for data transfer, to include but not limited to Routing protocols, Encapsulation, Tunneling and encryption, legacy protocols (i.e. SONET)

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.


Benefits


  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,400 HSA Contribution
  • 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D


Life at Captivation Software

Thrive Here & What We Value* Built reputation on delivering customer needs promptly* Engineers pride themselves on development & innovation for optimal solutions* Direct hiring, no third-party staffing/recruiting firms* Competitive salary range* 20% vested 401k contribution from Day 1* Above-market hourly rates & comprehensive benefits package* Company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage* Five Weeks Paid Time Off* Emphasis on innovation and creativity

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