Engineering Subject Matter Specialist

Horizon Industries Limited (HIL) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. We are currently seeking an Engineering Subject Matter Specialist for a full-time position, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) remotely with occasional on-site requirements in New Cumberland, PA.

Job Description:

This task will provide comprehensive engineering and customer support for the entire DLA FSEI toolset. The toolset consists of the following: the software COTS tool, the Ubuntu Linux operating system (OS), which supports the COTS tool, and the physical and/or virtual appliances that host the OS.

• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environment
• Provide high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that necessitate high-level knowledge of the Subject Matter for effective implementation
• Participate as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, modeling, simulation, testing, integration, documentation and presentation phases
• Provide on-site and off-site ForeScout professional services to customers including, product deployment, configuration, health checks, optimization, training and troubleshooting.
• Assist with implementation capacity and network designs
• Coordinate pre-installation calls and provide written post deployment summaries
• Contribute to the development of, and implement, best practices and training material
• Collaborate with government representatives regarding deployment techniques, feature requests, product issues
• Experience installing, managing and supporting production network and computer security systems comprised of multiple network hardware and software
• High level knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating systems
• Knowledge of security standards, procedures and technologies
• Network administrator experience and network security experience is a plus
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications, including presentation skills for audiences of varying levels of technical understanding
• Experience in DoD networks and processes

Required Skills / Experience:

• Three (3) years relevant experience
• Must possess active IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC)
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
• Computing Environment Certification: LINUX+
• Additional Certification requirement: Forescout Certified Administrator (FSCA) or Forescout Certified Engineer (FSCE) Certification

Education: None

Location: Remote/New Cumberland, PA

Salary Range: There are various factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $120,000 - $145,000

Company Overview:

Horizon Industries Limited was founded in 1996 and based in Vienna, Virginia; Horizon is a dynamic, SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with professional and talented strategists, technologists, and consultants with a wide range of expertise, experiences and personal accomplishments. Horizon provides expertise in the areas of IT, analysis and evaluation, data analytics, business process management, acquisition and financial management, cost and risk assessments, Independent Verification & Validation, program management, systems engineering and design, databases design and management, logistical warehouse services and administrative support services. Horizon also offers capabilities related to financial, operational and technology consulting and risk management services, strategic planning, leadership effectiveness, anti-fraud waste and abuse programs, financial and operational assessments, regulatory compliance, workflow automation, and audit readiness services.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law. Horizon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Horizon’s legal duty to furnish information.

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