OBXtek is recruiting for a Security Engineer III to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM. The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:- Formulates/defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects.- Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. - Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. - Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. - Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming. - Also has duties instructing, directing, and checking the work of other systems analysis and programming personnel. - Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) review. - Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of team members. - May be responsible for project completion and user satisfaction.Standard work hours are 0700-1700. *Most of the work can be done remotely at this time. There will be, however, meetings onsite from time to time.*This situation is not firm and may change at any time.
OBXtek is currently staffing for an Technical Manager to work within the Air Force (AF) Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Engineering (AQR). This position is in support of our Staffing and Technical Acquisitions Support Service contract (STAQSS), supporting the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). AQR serves as the Air Force S&T Executive, Air Force Acquisition Chief Engineer and Technical Authority, the Air Force Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive, Air Force Standardization Executive, and functional manager for the scientist and engineer (S&E) career field. It develops and implements plans, policies, and procedures for Air Force S&T, laboratory management, technology transition (to include Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations), Technology Cooperation Program, technology transfer, development planning (DP), and experimentation. AQR establishes engineering policy and guidance for Air Force systems, subsystems, and end-items and leads the Systems Security Engineering activities that include the identification and protection of critical program information (CPI) and functions, elimination or mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities, and program protection planning. AQR also establishes policy and guidance for the development, implementation, and operation of the Air Force airworthiness assurance system and advocates for S&T, DP, prototyping and experimentation, technology transition, technology transfer, and S&T intelligence; defends these areas in the corporate Air Force PPBE process; and serves as the primary interface with Congress, OSD, and other government agencies for these non-SAP investments. AQR provides oversight of the scientific and technical information program, to include distribution controls, as well as develops the Air Force S&T strategy in consultation with AF/ST; oversees S&T program elements involved basic and applied research as well as assigned developmental program elements and ensures technology development supports warfighter needs. **This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with on-site work approximately 3-4 days per week.**When the Pentagon re-opens fully, this position can potentially be 100% onsite, based on the mission's needs. The tasks for this position include:- Assessing policy requirements and developing policy and procedures governing the interaction of Assurance in Software Engineering (ASE) into all acquisition phases of lifecycle management and sustainment of AF weapon systems.- Planning, developing, and coordinating ASE of weapon system Platform Information Technology (PIT) policy development/writing and plans to include strategic planning, capital planning, and investment control, workforce planning, standards development, resource management, knowledge management, architecture, infrastructure planning and management, as well as auditing.- Planning and coordinating policy development for the acquisition, implementation, and integration of CSRS techniques into software supporting operations in all phases of life cycle management and sustainment of AF weapon systems.- Reviewing existing and proposed policy documents that have Cyber Resiliency sections or possibly impact AF enterprise ASE policy.- Providing ASE expertise especially on weapon system Platform Information Systems (PIT) and Embedded Systems guidance to develop, implement, and evaluate actions to improve the cyber security and resiliency of operational software.- Establishing and promoting consistency across validated security and resiliency software in support of operational systems-level requirements concepts of operations (CONOPS) and architectures and ensures all program technical activities are consistent with these system- level baseline documents.- Reviewing program technical approaches to identify PIT and Embedded systems where integration of material solutions or Tactics, Technics and Practices (TTP) for operational software improves cyber security and resiliency of the entire system.- Reviewing of acquisition programs for integration and technical changes to programs to achieving better software security and resiliency.- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is staffing for Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) Exercise Planner for the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, VA. The work will include but not be limited to the following:- Produce a report of information outlined in the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) listed in TE4 (STPA Checklist). - Provide the tasks and deliverables required by the JELC for approximately 220 events per year. - Provide support for the Collective Training Branch (NG-J374) working at the NGB/NCR home office.- Ensure that they provide proposed planning, training and support for NGB and JFHQs-State IAW CJCSM 3500-series policy documents. - Support the requirements of exercises during: command post exercises (CPX), field training exercise (FTX), staff and table top exercises (TTX) at the National, regional, State, local and unit levels using Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) and Army Training Information Management System (ARTIMS) to automate the development of joint collective training events:- Facilitate and document exercise products. Formats and deadlines are subject to change, at the discretion of on-site program manager and military lead. - Validate and verify that event execution is in accordance with pre-approved planning. - Update branch upon the completion of the event execution. - Upon return from the event execution, complete TE9 to summarize Exercise Objectives, Observations and Findings, and Conclusions within five (5) business days. - Upon return from the event execution, commence tasks within TE3 and report weekly status during CRE weekly meetings.- Provide JELC planning status during the weekly JIET synch meeting.
OBXtek is looking for a PC Technician/Help Desk to fill an opening at Lackland AFB. The overall project mission is to have expert support to assist in maintaining the integrity, continuity and daily administration of the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency IT support organizations. The role of the PC Technician is to support and maintain computer systems, desktops, and peripherals. The person will also troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training and assistance where required. Responsibilities include:- Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems utilizing hardware and software testing tools and techniques. - Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure appropriate notification during outages or period of degraded system performance. - Assists with installation of terminals and associated hardware. - In support of microcomputer applications, analyzes requirements; creates, designs and develops requirements in required media; provides program support; tests, debugs and writes documentation as required. - Provides customer assistance support in setting up microcomputers and/or installing software packages, when required. - Provides user training for hardware/software products; identifies problems and resolves hardware/software/network malfunctions; performs minor hardware/software/network maintenance such as board replacement, cable switching, communication assistance, hardware (printers) installation/replacement; interfaces with mainframe, LANs, Networks, provides analysis support for such requirements. - Operates the computer consoles; following prescribed scheduled work sheet instructions. Responds to basic console message error halts and report unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel. Isolates causes of machine stops or malfunctions and initiates corrective action to fix and prevent future problems. - Performs Start Up, Power Off, Shut Downs and Power Failure Recovery procedures when required. - Promptly and accurately reports all maintenance calls. Notifies vendors of software and hardware problems. Works with vendors to correct system faults. - Supports functional users in troubleshooting computer related problems. Polite, patient, and customer focused assistance is a must. Notify users of modified input data/format requirements. - Adhere to AF, DHA, JBSA Lackland, 59 MDW, and AFMRA regulations concerning Computer Operations. - Support users in the structuring of requests and inquiries with a user oriented language; identifies possible technical problems in the terminal, communication lines or the computer system; and advises the terminal user of where and how to acquire appropriate technical assistance. - Use trouble ticket software (Remedy or other method as mutually agreed upon by COR and Site Lead) to document and maintain all user trouble calls. A ticket number will be given to the customer when the ticket is created. - Conducts on-the job orientation, demonstrates how to operate equipment, loads new software releases, submits Communications-Computer Systems Requirements Document (CSRD) and System Change Requests (SCR), and assists functional users with any system problems they may encounter. - Conducts all In/Out processing of AFMRA, AFMSA, and 1 MRS personnel. - Perform approximately 1,200 CAC resets per year. - Operates in the position of alternate ISSO, and Telecommunications Officer (TCO). - Provides overall support for VTCs, provide VTC support service until the completion of the event, provide training on VTC equipment, configuration of user log-on routines, maintenance of workstations, and associated peripherals.
The STAQSS contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence. The contractor shall support the entire spectrum of acquisition and sustainment efforts as necessary to support the respective Government organizations. **This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with in person meetings happening 2-3 days per week. AQP, Global Power Programs Directorate, directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of $10B portfolio of global power programs. The portfolio includes legacy fighters such as the F-15, F-16 and A-10 as well as fifth-generation aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. It encompasses the entirety of the AF munitions procurements to include weapons currently used in OIR operations such as Joint Directed Attack Munition, Small Diameter Bomb, and Hellfire missiles. Finally, the Global Power portfolio captures the AF investments in nuclear triad to include the legacy and modernized ICBM and Cruise Missile programs. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Seniorfocuses on the F-35 under the Global Power portfolio, developing documentation to support Air Force budget requests, and generating decision-quality information for Air Force senior leaders. Tasks for this position include:- Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platform.- Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution- Providing honest broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions- Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction- Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues- Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules- Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation- Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas- Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and developing summary documents/briefings and training material- Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Air Command (MAJCOM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bi-lateral activities- Preparing Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program- Supporting the HAF review process - Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROCs), Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCAs), Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), Congressional cycle, Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs), Air Force Review Board (AFRBs), Configuration Steering Board (CSB), Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, etc.- Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests- Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systems- Supporting program-specific efforts like Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groups- Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read-aheads, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXtek is seeking a Helpdesk/Deskside Support Technician/ Jr. Systems Administrator at the Department of Treasury **This position is onsite at 2070 Chain Bridge Rd. in Vienna, VA.** There is a possibility of occasional work at the headquarters building at 1500 Pennsylvania Ave, NW in WDC. Responsibilities: Monitors and responds to technical control facility hardware and software problems- Develops and maintains configurations for workstations, peripherals and cabling- Supports hardware, software and/or network problem identification and resolution- Configures, tests and evaluates hardware and software products to enhance information security - Provides help desk receiving and response to requests for service- Provides hardware maintenance support such as board replacement, comm and peripheral devices, cable switching, break/fix- Optimizes system operation, resource utilization and LAN capacity
OBXtek is looking for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to align business objectives with employees and management in the designated support areas of facility and personal security. The Facility Security Officer (AFSO) works for a government contractor with cleared personnel. This position manages in the development, administration, and implementation of all security procedures for classified or proprietary materials, documents, and equipment. Reports directly to the Chief HR Officer. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Manage the overall security program and supervise the Assistant FSO. - Establish and maintain successful working relationships with government and internal customers- Process new employee security clearances- Track security clearance investigations and perform administrative support functions to include Defense Information Security System (DISS), National Industrial Security System (NISS), and eQIP administration- Provide security briefings, debriefings, and awareness training for personnel- Process necessary badge requests for government and company facilities- Processing visit requests and certifications; submit incident reports- Prepare, issue and maintain DD254s- Review of required forms, process and screen of security forms of various background investigations, and associated paperwork for accuracy- Implement security policy and direction consistent with the Company and Government regulations- Interface with government customers on security related issues.- Prepare, manage and interface with DCSA during audits. - Provide answers/analyses to address questions and concerns from management- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
OBXtek is currently hiring an IT Specialist Instructor III for a Security Engineering environment in support of HDSVS (high definition security video systems) will provide subject matter expertise and instruction to the Department of State in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance and repair of electrical systems, electronic systems, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment. The incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision. Major Duties:- Designs and presents hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings to audiences on the following technical security topics: o Basic Computer Networking o Fiber Optic Installation o Closed Circuit TV Security Systems o IP Based Video Surveillance Systems o Security Management Systems o Security Systems Standards Review and Inspection o Electrical Systems including Power Regulators and Uninterruptable Power Supplies o Electronic Fundamentals- Works closely with Instructional Design, Systems Development and Manufacturers to develop and deliver technical security system training syllabi/curriculum/ lesson plans, presentation media, administrative/self-study guides, and trainee reference manuals for technical security devices, systems and procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)- Coordinates students, instructors, facilities, and classrooms for fundamental training course delivery.- Sets up and operate audio-visual equipment required in support of curriculum delivery.- Ensures that individual professional development records are maintained at the conclusion of each course in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).- Employs applicable Department of State security standards and other procedures to protect national security information.- Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks- Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice.Preferred Skills o Pedestrian and Vehicle Screening Systems o Access Control Systems o Access Denial Systems o Intrusion Detection Systems o Public Address and Announcing Systems o Physical Security Systems o Electric and Hydraulically Operated Vehicle Arrest Systems o Operation of GSA Approved Security Containers and DS Approved Locking Devices o National Electric Code
The STAQSS contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence. The contractor shall support the entire spectrum of acquisition and sustainment efforts as necessary to support the respective Government organizations. **This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with in person meetings happening 3-4 days per week. AQP, Global Power Programs Directorate, directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of $10B portfolio of global power programs. The portfolio includes legacy fighters such as the F-15, F-16 and A-10 as well as fifth-generation aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. It encompasses the entirety of the AF munitions procurements to include weapons currently used in OIR operations such as Joint Directed Attack Munition, Small Diameter Bomb, and Hellfire missiles. Finally, the Global Power portfolio captures the AF investments in nuclear triad to include the legacy and modernized ICBM and Cruise Missile programs. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Seniorfocuses on the Weapons portfolio (AMRAAM (AIM-120) & AIM-9X, JATM, Classified A-A) under the Global Power portfolio, developing documentation to support Air Force budget requests, and generating decision-quality information for Air Force senior leaders. Tasks for this position include:- Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platforms.- Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.- Providing honest broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues.- Researching and analyzing program trends, identify issues, and recommend solutions.- Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction.- Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identify issues. - Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.- Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.- Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.- Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and develop summary documents/briefings and training material.- Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Air Command (MAJCOM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bi-lateral activities.- Preparing Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program.- Supporting the HAF review process - Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROCs), Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCAs), Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), Congressional cycle, Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs), Air Force Review Board (AFRBs), Configuration Steering Board (CSB), Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, etc.- Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.- Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systems.- Supporting program-specific efforts like Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groups.- Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read-aheads, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio.- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
OBXTEK is seeking MQ-9 Instructor Sensor Operator (CI) to provide support to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 492 Special Operation Wing (SOW) and operational units. Support areas include fixed wing aircrew instruction, fixed wing flight instruction, and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), aircrew instruction, fixed wing simulator instruction, and weapon system leads for specific mission design series (MDS) aircraft or location. This position is based at Cannon Field AFB, NM ResponsibilitiesProvide instruction to meet USAF proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force-administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator, dual qualification of sensor operators), and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the On-Time Graduation and annual student throughput requirements of this contract. Ensure syllabus tasks are 100% complete within the time specified for the lesson.Provide Scenario Development (simulator and flight) as required to meet the requirements of this contract.Ensure completion of Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program (AGEP) in accordance with (IAW) AFIs and training syllabi.Support instruction of the Crew Resource Management Course (CRM).[Removed IRC]
OBXtek is staffing for a seasoned TSCM Instructor III who serves as a training instructor for the Technical Security Countermeasures (TSCM) program in the Diplomatic Security Training Center (DSTC) for the Department of State. The incumbent will work independently and require infrequent supervision. Major Duties: - Plans, prepares, and presents TSCM training courses/briefs. - Provides recommendations and technical interpretations that may affect the design and delivery of training. - Prepares classroom environment pre/post instruction according to established procedures. - Assists other instructors in classroom preparation, instruction, and audio/visual support. - Provides research services and information to program office personnel on national and international developments in the TSCM domain. - Adheres to Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards. - Monitors the depletion rate of supplies, materials and equipment; notifies appropriate staff on low inventory or damaged equipment as required. - Participates with other agencies/working groups to enhance training as required.- Employs applicable Department of State security standards and procedures to protect national security information. - Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks. - Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice.Travels to U.S. and foreign training sites as required. Work will be hybrid in nature: 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely from home.If instruction is being conducted, this is only in the office, so those days will be in the office.
OBXtek is looking for an Instructional Designer II in our Department of State Technical Security Program in Northern Virginia. The Instructional Designer, under the supervision and guidance of the Program Office, is responsible for designing, developing and evaluating curriculum in accordance with the Instructional Systems Design model and Technical Security Engineering (TSE) Standard Operating Procedures. This position requires the incumbent to work closely with other program offices, subject matter experts, multimedia specialists, and distributed learning designers to design and develop lesson plans, student materials, and instructional media. Major Duties:• Applies principles of Adult Learning Theory to the design of all training materials; • Designs, develops, implements and evaluates training solutions; • Designs and develops curriculum and courses of instruction using the Instructional Systems Design model; • Develops lesson content and identify appropriate training delivery mechanisms; • Identifies training gaps and recommend changes to training programs and curricula that will minimize or eliminate training gaps; • Develops course material to include planning documents, student and Instructor materials and course presentations; • Conducts needs assessments • Develops learning goals and objectives, using the Instructional Systems Design model in accordance with Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures; • Monitors courses and instructors against performance criteria; • Performs course evaluation; • Develops course proposals and project management plans; • Develops, maintains and ensures adherence to a course development schedule during the development cycle; • Stays current on policy, law and technology changes, as well as skill requirements, office directives, roles and responsibilities to ensure up-to-date curriculum; • Coordinates with instructors, subject matter experts (SME), multimedia team and other program offices; • Provide course management services, including course revisions, instructor performance evaluations, cost assessments, and making recommendations for course retirement; • Assists curriculum management by maintaining all curriculum records, scheduling and conducting curriculum reviews, making recommendations for updates and changes, and tracking revision history; • Reviews content and provide final quality control check on lessons and all supporting material • Evaluates pilot courses to ensure that they conform to Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, FLETA accreditation and adult education standards; • Attends internal and external meetings as an Instructional Design expert; • Provides weekly updates of course activities to the curriculum manager; • Provides the necessary support and guidance to achieve and retain all FLETA accreditation requirements for the Program Office; • Participate in every facet of the Instruction Design process with some supervision and guidance; • Employee will require some supervision and has a growing opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work. Work will be hybrid in nature: 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely from home.
OBXtek is searching for a Senior System Administrator for a contingent proposal effort for the FBI to be located in Quantico, Virginia. This exciting program, Learning Systems IT Technical and Program/Project Management Support Services, will require a Top Secret clearance. This position is for an experienced Senior System Administrator to support the FBI’s computer systems being used for the delivery of training content and training related services. This position involves working in support of the Training Division to deliver training content and training related services to FBI personnel. The Senior System Administrator’s role is to ensure the stability, administer, and monitor the in-house and cloud information systems. Initiate security scans utilizing a variety of commercial and custom security tools. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded IT background, possessing intermediate to advanced skills within Windows Server OS, server virtualization technologies as well as cloud services support skill areas. The tasks for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Completes administration activities such as setting up of user accounts, roles, access, and privileges- Operating Systems Installation and Configuration: Perform initial installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019 servers in both physical and virtual server environments- Perform application installation, configuration and support COTS and in-house developed software- Provide administration of servers in a virtualized server environment using Microsoft Azure Portal, VMware and or Hyper-V management tools- Provide administration of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 in a Cloud server environment (MS Azure or Amazon AWS)- Coordinate and perform upgrades (hardware + software) for the assigned systems and infrastructure under their control- Effectively monitor and performance tune Windows Servers using advanced built-in features as well as 3rd party tools- Monitoring, alerting, capacity planning and reporting for COTS and in-house developed applications- Troubleshoot server system problems, utilizing available tools and working in coordination with other internal groups and vendor provided technical support resources- Troubleshoot networking issues related to routing, DNS, DHCP, firewalls and DMZ architecture- Work with Information Security Systems Officer to monitor and ensure compliance with security policies- Document complex system configurations, processes and procedures- Create, request and present technical specs and requirements for purchasing of new servers, hardware and software- Responsible for managing Microsoft Azure WSUS, GPO, DNS and AD while ensuring standardization, performance, reliability, and change control process are adhered to- Responsible for implementing backup and restore policies- Assist in the design, testing, implementation, and documentation of new software and enhancements of existing apps- Work with project managers, developers, and end users to ensure system designs meet business requirements- Run, review and mitigate security findings using tools such as Nessus, App Detective Pro and App Scanner Enterprise- Install operating system software updates, upgrades and patches and perform rollbacks as necessary- Be efficient with scripting languages such as PowerShell to automate simple tasks.- Support the Splunk application to include install and setup of the application forwarders, writing SPL queries, setting up alerts, and managing daily ingest to not exceed license threshold.- Other duties as consistent with this roleTarget amount of Telework: 40%Potential amount of Telework: 60%
OBXtek is searching for a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for a contingent proposal effort for the FBI to be located in Quantico, Virginia. This exciting program, Learning Systems IT Technical and Program/Project Management Support Services, will require a Top Secret clearance. This position is for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for assuring compliance with all information system (IS) security requirements. The ISSO ensures proper assessment and implementation of security practices and procedures and validation of all security obligations toward meeting the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. The tasks for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Ensure that Learning Systems Unit (LSU) adhere to Federal Information Assurance policies and procedures to acquire and maintain an Information System(s) Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the FISMA, by following NIST 800-53 guidelines and NIST 800-53a security controls assessment practices for all current and future systems.- Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each information system.- Provide liaison support between the LSU system owner and other FBI info system security personnel.- Guides LSU Operations/system engineering design and development toward a “baked-in” security approach using Information Assurance best practices, as well as FBI-specific policies and guidelines.- Create and update the Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Contingency Plan (CP) and Incident Response Plan (IRP), as required for each system- Responsible for keeping track of all privileged users accessing IS’s.- Conduct required info system vulnerability scans and log analysis according to risk assessment parameters.- Ensure that all system security Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) are reviewed and updated.- Ensure all information security audit logs are retained in accordance with DOJ, ODNI or FBI policy- Report any information system security incidents to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and/or Chief Security Office (CSO), immediately, and initiate upon approval, any protective and corrective measures, required to be taken.- Actively participate as a security board member in the Change Management Process- Ensure all info systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies.- Perform at a level where all information system security assessment documentation delivered to the government is accepted on 1st pass. The government criteria shall be based on administrative (grammar, spelling, punctuation, classifications markings, etc.) and technical review.Target amount of Telework: 40%Potential amount of Telework: 60%
OBXtek is searching for a Project Manager for a contingent proposal effort for the FBI to be located in Quantico, Virginia. This exciting program, Learning Systems IT Technical and Program/Project Management Support Services, will require a Top Secret clearance. This position is for a Project Manager to support the FBI’s Training Division by applying information technology solutions to their business processes. This project manager would be responsible for managing the Agile development process for a team of software developers and business analyst and guide them on proper implementation of Agile/Scrum practices. Work with customers to ensure overall success of project deliverables. This includes participating in daily SCRUM sessions, grooming the backlog, building project schedules, leading sprint planning sessions, and ensuring the overall quality of the final product. The tasks for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Managing complex initiatives using project management best practices across multiple functions and integrated project teams by planning and coordinating the project objectives with consideration for risk.- Interfacing with the software development team leads and government stakeholders in supporting their roadmap and vision by prioritizing features, release planning of backlog and system demos.- Understand process, potential issues, and consequences of changes during Software Development Lifecycle.- Facilitating the Scrum process of planning, staff meetings, reviews, and retrospectives with team and proactively removes impediments to progress.- Embrace, coach, and steer Agile best practices and principles within the team, as well as defining and refining Agile metrics to understand team performance.- Establish milestones, anticipates issues, and monitors adherence to project scope, requirements and design documents, schedules, and to the SDLC process.- Assume day-to-day responsibility for ensuring that the project is completed on time.- Interface with customers and ensure project deliverables are meeting business requirements. - Must have excellent communication and mentoring skills.- Possess the ability to adapt, be flexible, and work well in a cross-functional, matrix management environment.- Reports to leadership on project health and progress.- Solicits feedback from team members and interested stakeholders.Target amount of Telework: 20-40%Potential amount of Telework: 80%
OBXtek is searching for a Business Intelligence Architect for a contingent proposal effort for the FBI to be located in Quantico, Virginia. This exciting program, Learning Systems IT Technical and Program/Project Management Support Services, will require a Top Secret clearance. This position is responsible for applying Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to the enterprise using MicroStrategy (or other BI Tool) and by designing, developing, and deploying an enterprise data warehouse (EDW) in order to support the FBI Training Division’s data analysis requirements. This individual would be responsible for the development of the data warehouse including the design and implementation of the logical and physical data model. This individual will also support the business by creating, adapting, and troubleshooting ETL jobs to populate the Data Warehouse. In addition, this position is responsible for driving the design and analysis discussions to determine the best database design to satisfy functional requirements for advancing the maturity of the organization's enterprise data warehouse capabilities. Finally, this individual would design, develop and implement reports and dashboards using MicroStrategy or similar tool. The tasks for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Perform analysis of business requirements and develop logical and physical data models for data warehouse to support them.- Design, develop and implement the MicroStrategy architecture.- Design and develop the processes in support of building out a scalable data warehouse environment.- Monitor the database system in order to guarantee optimal performance and proactively recommend corrective actions when issues are identified.- Design and develop ETL procedures for populating the data warehouse.- Develop reporting solutions ranging from simple grid reports or documents to complex multi-paneled, interactive dashboards.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with MicroStrategy reports and dashboards.- Assist with user support and training as needed.Target amount of Telework: 20-40%Potential amount of Telework: 80%
OBXtek is searching for a Lead .NET WEb Application developer for a contingent proposal effort for the FBI to be located in Quantico, Virginia. This exciting program, Learning Systems IT Technical and Program/Project Management Support Services, will require a Top Secret clearance. This position is for a lead developer to support the FBI’s Training Division by applying information technology solutions to their business processes. This developer would be responsible for development and maintenance of .NET based web applications and services. Responsibilities could include all aspects of the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment. This position is a team lead which involves collaboration with, supporting, and mentoring other team members. The tasks for this position will include, but not be limited to, the following: - Lead development team including working with team members to achieve their best performance and addressing poor performance and gaps in knowledge.- Lead Agile SCRUM team and ensure work is completed on schedule each sprint.- Conduct code reviews- In coordination with Testers, educate team members on testing their own work to limit reliance on Testers.- Work with program manager and lead architect to build application which leverages appropriate technology and is consistent across components.- Ensure team adherence to good development practices: documentation, code standards, code/design reviews, optimization and maintainability.- Support requirements gathering effort by ensuring they can be meet w/capabilities of the proposed system- Design and develop .NET based web application functionality using C#.- Build responsive internet applications using JavaScript, jQuery and other client-side frameworks.- Develops and maintains REST Web APIs.- Must be analytical, detail oriented and able to translate functional requirements into web-based solutions (i.e., web applications) using advanced technologies.- Conduct automated unit and integration tests of product functionality following established testing processes or procedures.- Research complex technical problems and propose effective and efficient solutions or designs.- Research and identify new technologies and developmental tools. - Perform other duties as assigned.Target amount of Telework: 20-40%Potential amount of Telework: 80%
OBXtek is recruiting for a Project Manager I to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM. The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:- Responsible for the successful execution and completion of each task within a project by providing coordination and support services to a more Senior PM or Program Manager. - This involves interfacing with the customer concerning technical, preparing status reports, project milestone reports, technical support, and general project administration. - May perform one or more of the following activities: - assembling project team; - assigning individual responsibilities; - identifying appropriate resources needed; - developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project; - meeting deadlines of project; - project scope management; - project time management; - project cost management; - project quality management; - project Human Resource (HR) management; - project communications management; - project risk management; and - project procurement management.Standard work hours are 0700-1700. *Most of the work can be done remotely at this time. There will be, however, meetings onsite from time to time.*This situation is not firm and may change at any time.
OBXtek is recruiting for a Security Engineer III to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM. The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:- Formulates/defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects.- Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. - Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. - Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. - Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming. - Also has duties instructing, directing, and checking the work of other systems analysis and programming personnel. - Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) review. - Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of team members. - May be responsible for project completion and user satisfaction.Standard work hours are 0700-1700. *Most of the work can be done remotely at this time. There will be, however, meetings onsite from time to time.*This situation is not firm and may change at any time.
OBXtek is recruiting for a Security Engineer II to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM. The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:- Formulates/defines test cases based on system requirements and specification. - Devises or modifies procedures to test a unit or a system as a whole. Perform test cases, documents the result, and tracks changes. - Prepares detailed specifications from which program bugs will be corrected and follows up with additional tests to ensure proper functional and system behavior per spec.Standard work hours are 0700-1700. *Most of the work can be done remotely at this time. There will be, however, meetings onsite from time to time.*This situation is not firm and may change at any time.
