Overview
Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.
Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer will support a cloud initiative, specifically in an organization with automation and Linux platforms.
Systems Engineering support will include, but is not limited to the following :
- Serve as the scrum master to ensure the deployment is coordinated, scheduled, tracked, and documented with the appropriate project managers
- Managing projects utilizing the agile methodology
- Daily management of the Jira queue
- Provide project managers with tailored insight into their respective projects by developing / maintaining Jira boards
- Provide project managers with actionable information regarding projects that are maintained within Jira
- Provide timely and accurate information to project managers so they can effectively manage the deployment of releases to development, demo, and test environments
- Provide daily status updates, metrics, during the deployment
- Prepare deliverables (e.g. status reports, plans, schedules, etc.)
- Work closely with the development teams, operational teams, and Program Management Office
- Work closely with the development and operational teams to meet objectives to ensure scrum practices are followed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Must possess and be able to maintain a TS / SCI clearance with PolygraphBachelor’s degree with 10-12 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 8-10 years of experience, or PhD with 5-7 years of experience (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a scientific or technical disciplineAnalytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts / theories for various projectsTechnology Design - Adapting equipment and technology to serve user needsAbility to logically and systematically convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraintsAbility to analyze and study complete system requirements, for example :Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specificationsApply the concept of operations set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design and construction of information systems across a major sector of the organizationKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technologyExperience with activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk analysis and modern business methods and performance measurement techniquesGathering, analyzing, assessing and tracking requirementsAssisting in the preparation of management plans and reportsExtensive knowledge of SCRUM methodology and the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Knowledge of the requirements tracking tool JIRA and how best to utilize its functionality in an agile environmentAbility to translate requirements into end-to-end designs for systems that involve multiple interfaces or activitiesWorking knowledge of mission priorities to proactively manage and deconflict actions and Sprint scopeWork independently and amongst a team with minimal supervision to address roadblocks and deliver results in a timely manner or provide the most relevant course of actionDemonstrated knowledge of numerous project management methodologiesExperience running Agile software development effortsExperience with successful Agile techniquesAbility to synthesize information from various resourcesDemonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently; a self-starterStrong interpersonal, networking, and critical thinking skillsDesired Qualifications
Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individualsAbility to work in a dynamic and challenging environmentStrong oral and written communications and interpersonal skillsComplex Problem Solving - identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsWorking knowledge of the Sponsor's domainWorking knowledge of cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)EEO Statement
Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
