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Newport News, VA

S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical ...

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MGR FIELD ENGINEERING SVCS 2

Newport News, VA

S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical ...

KMS Solutions, LLC

$90K - $110K/yr

Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (SUB PPEA) Analyst Company Overview: KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and ...

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Submarine Operating Authority (SOA) Computer Engineer

Submarine Operating Authority (SOA) Computer Engineer

Predicate Logic Inc.

Waimanalo, HI • On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Predicate Logic is looking for a motivated Submarine Operating Authority (SOA) Computer Engineer to join our team in Honolulu, HI.

Founded in 1992, Predicate Logic is a woman-owned, employee-owned, high technology engineering service company. Predicate Logic's employees routinely receive many accolades and awards from its customers. The corporate headquarters is in San Diego, California. Predicate Logic also has offices in Chesapeake, Virginia, specializing in communications engineering, training, and Cybersecurity, and in Charleston, South Carolina, supporting the Navy and Marine Corps programs through Naval Information Warfare Center Charleston.


SECURITY CLEARANCE:

  • Applicant must be eligible for a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist Government personnel in troubleshooting and repair of serial and IP-based communications systems and networks.
  • Support End Users via email, phone, and site visits.
  • Act as the liaison to the appropriate In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) to ensure problems that cannot be corrected locally are resolved by outside personnel.
  • Develop/provide test and evaluation support for new concepts, System Operational Verification Tests, and other test events requiring networking expertise.
  • Assist government personnel in maintaining strict configuration control of current architectures.
  • Participate in Submarine Shore Computer and Communications Systems Engineering Reviews and provide technical representation at meetings as required.
  • Provide network and system administration of the designated Computer and Communications Systems.
  • Install and configure workstations, servers, and applications.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of hands-on experience with Military Communications, including RF paths providing IP network connectivity.
  • First-hand experience desired in the following areas:
    • 1) CISCO Router / Switch configuration and troubleshooting,
    • 2) Microsoft Domain Administration,
    • 3) Virtual server administration,
    • 4) Configuration and troubleshooting of Military Communications Systems and other submarine-specific transmit and receive equipment, and
    • 5) Configuration and troubleshooting of Cryptographic Devices (for example. KG-175 TACLANE series, KIV-7 Series, and KG-333).
  • Strong technical and operational experience in special operations or expeditionary intelligence warfare.
  • Proficiency in performing software updates, intermediate to advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis of hardware, and hardware replacement.
  • Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelors Degree Computers, Electrical/Electronics, Mathematics with field of Computer Science.
  • Submarine Communications Experience HIGHLY desired.
  • Must have a Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT II) certification per DoD instructions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Predicate Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


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