Computer Systems Engineer

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

Summary  

A computer systems engineer in the Computer Systems and Cyber Security group is responsible for the integration and maintenance of core hardware and software infrastructure and services used by training devices.  Core responsibilities will include the development of installation and secure configuration procedures for hypervisors (e.g. Hyper-V, VMware, etc.), operating systems (Linux and Windows), frameworks (such as .NET), network switches, and KVMs, as well as COTS and custom developed applications. Other responsibilities will include development and integration of standardized embedded solutions using various interfacing protocols. Developed products will provide a consistent, stable, and secure environment to support simulation software solutions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Development of reference solutions to maximize efficiency and create a consistent simulation environment 

• Computer system setup (includes hardware and software installation and troubleshooting) 

• Support of R&D project and innovation initiatives  

• Assist in the design and implementation of the most efficient solution in accordance with defined requirements. 

• Basic understanding of configuration management systems and large-scale software development. 

• Assist application engineers as required. 

• Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission. 

• Participate in Project Team Meetings (Weekly meetings with assigned staff). 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

•  B.S. degree in appropriate engineering discipline (preferably Computer Science or Computer Engineering) 

• Minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. 

• Working knowledge of DoD IA regulations 

• Security or equivalent IA certification preferred 

• Prior experience in operating system setup and updates to apply patches to mitigate Information Assurance Vulnerabilities.  

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Preferred Skills  

• Experience supporting DoD contracts 

• Experience working with multiple types of operating systems. (Linux, Windows) 

• Experience writing detailed operating system, and application installation instructions 

• Experience with operating system level setup of computers to implement cyber security controls and apply patches to eliminate vulnerabilities. 

• Experience setting up up and securing network hardware (ie switches, NATs, routers etc) 

• Experience researching and installing boundary defense mechanisms such as firewalls, network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), routers, and managed switches. 

• Experience researching and installing EPO virus protection software and firewalls 

• Experience reviewing program requirements and define the steps needed for meeting them. Including applicable Information Assurance regulations.   

• Experience applying computer changes to comply with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) 

•  Work closely with Integration Specialists assigned to programs to define required tasks to be accomplished to meet contract requirements. 

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

• Work is performed in an environment where irritants such as noise from telephones, temperature and lighting variations may exist, but there is little chance of injury, accident or occupational health problems. 

• Works at job activities that require sitting, standing or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening 

• Moderate to high levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position.  Extended work hours and possible 2nd and 3rd shift assignments are likely to be encountered.   

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time. 

• May be required to climb stairs. 

• Must be able to travel CONUS and to International sites  

• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.  

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