Systems Engineer Level 1

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Systems Engineer Level 1

Candidates MUST have an active TS/SCI w/ Poly

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

DCCA is a growing and dynamic company serving as the large prime on a very successful contract, and we are searching for a motivated and energetic Systems Engineer (Level 1). We are looking for someone with hands-on systems engineering skills supporting operations and testing, with knowledge of modern communications networks. You will be working with a large team of highly qualified, skilled and motivated professionals, designing, implementing and testing solutions to address challenges in an evolving landscape. The ideal candidate would meet all requirements and possess one or more of the items in the list of desired knowledge and experience.

Location: Headquarters

Required Years Experience/Education - Systems Engineer with Strong SA background

- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, ComputerScience, Information Systems, Engineering Science,Engineering Management or related discipline from anaccredited college or university isrequired.

- Five (5) years of additional SE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

- Seven (7) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Required Skills/Experience:

-Strong hardware background required to integrate, optimize, and test next generation hardware into future system deployments. Hardware Includes but is not limited to: Dell servers, NVidia GPUs, network interface cards, network switches, and optical recorders.

- Support hardware integration efforts for software development team tasks may include:
- Testing various hardware configurations and bios setting on next Generation Dell servers
- Optimize optical switching to test servers
- Configure and maintain network switch to support lab efforts
- Maintain 20-30 racks of equipment
- Rack and cable new hardware as needed
- Support lab management duties
- Provide hardware recommendations for next generation hardware procurement
- Hardware Includes but is not limited to: Dell servers, NVidia GPUs, network interface cards, network switches, and optical recorders.

-Experience loading and configuring the software on the appropriate hardware including the specific equipment, local controller and remote controller.
- Experience integrating these processors and their HW & SW into overall system architecture

- Strong Linux SA background required to help enhance and automate growing development and testing environment.

AdditionalDesired Skills/Experience:

• Experience supporting STE/STN requirements across multiple SSP
• Experience automating SA tasks
• Experience with Kubernetes

Work Environment:
This team works in government spaces and interacts frequently with our customers to understand their requirements, schedules and priorities. This is a medium sized team of about 35 systems engineers, software engineers, subject matter experts, and other supporting disciplines including information systems security, systems administration, and technical writing. You will be an integral part of that team working to support an active mission.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is $140,000 - $225,000. The final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability, and life insurance programs, employee assistance, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets