Systems Engineer

J5 Consulting

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in computer networking across Windows and Linux environments.
  • Proficiency in cloud provider procurement and provisioning (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Experience in software development, testing, and debugging on both Linux and Windows.
  • Ability to devise tech-ops plans using standardized tools and methods.
  • Strong understanding of VPN technologies and firewall rules.
  • Experience managing social media accounts and troubleshooting related issues.
  • Demonstrated operational tradecraft experience, with a focus on security compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement technical operations plans based on provided tools and methodologies.
  • Evaluate complex situations to select appropriate technical capabilities and tools.
  • Manage cash funds, including procurement and payment tracking.
  • Provide Tier 1 user support and manage Azure/AWS cloud environments.
  • Oversee the configuration and troubleshooting of VPNs and network capabilities.
  • Facilitate the creation, management, and troubleshooting of social media accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with operational security best practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical national security projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on technological innovation.
  • Engagement with a diverse team of skilled professionals in the field.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Introduction:
The Sponsors office is the force of choice for the development of global infrastructure and delivery of solutions that drive influence operations. The Customer requires specialized skills in information security and tech ops.

Required skills and demonstrated experience:
  • Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: Computer networking in Windows AND Linux, Cloud provider provisioning/procurement, Use of common online services In a persona-specific environment, Website configuration, Web-page Building.
  • Demonstrated experience with basic software development/scripting/software testing and debugging (Linux and Windows).
  • Demonstrated experience building tech-ops plans using available tools/techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience to independently evaluate complex situations and requirement and be able to select appropriate technical capabilities/ use appropriate tools and develop methodologies to satisfy them.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with social media sites (please specify) and creation/management/troubleshooting social media accounts.
  • Demonstrated experience of VPNs (OpenVPN, Wireguard), Residential and Mobile proxies and firewall rules.
  • Demonstrate psychological resilience to work in varying conditions, manage time effectively, and adapt to different problems and situations.
  • Demonstrated experience with Azure/AWS Cloud Administration and Tier 1 user support
  • Demonstrated experience in managing cash funds, management and tracking of misattribute procurement including payments.
  • Demonstrated experience in persona identity handling.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational tradecraft (OpSec compliance).
  • Demonstrated experience with incidence tracking tool including JIRA.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating effectively (written and oral).

Highly desired skills and demonstrated experience:
  • Demonstrated experience with customer space, CONUS and OCONUS, and how it differs from other cyber activities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting internet capabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience with Virtualization technologies and VPN Networking.
  • Demonstrated experience with web development.
  • Demonstrated experience with Dark Web and ToR.
  • Demonstrated experience with Cryptocurrency exchanges.
  • Demonstrated experience with surveillance detection route.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting social media accounts and other internet capabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience working with mobile SIMs and eSIMs.
  • Demonstrated experience collecting data from social media accounts and other internet-based platforms.


US Citizenship:
  • This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance:
  • The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Travel:
  • This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
  • Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.
  • Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is anticipated within the Continental United States (CONUS).

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