Software Engineer III - Secret/Top Secret Clearance

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Observance of (11) Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.     

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

An active DoD Secret clearance or higher is required. Top Secret eligibility is needed if you possess a Secret level clearance.  

Certification for IAT level II is required. Must possess one of the following: CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, or SSCP

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Manage and operate a lab space. This includes but is not limited to updating various software, firmware, system configuration, and hardware of various Cross Domain Solutions and supporting architecture deployed in the field. 

Maintain all required security and access control records including daily open/close and end-of-day checklists.   

Update, maintain, and provide users with access to lab documentation, to include user guides, system administrator guides, checklists, job aides, and files/documents under configuration management control.   

Provide customized updates to the existing Lab Operating Procedures.   

Replicate problems identified by the CDC SAs, troubleshoot them in the CDES lab, and work with the SAs at CDC and technology vendor engineers until the successful resolution of the problem.   

Monitor, troubleshoot, and report to the COR/ACOR all failures or deficiencies of CDS hardware assets.  

Purchase needed hardware/software at the direction of the COR/ACOR to maintain needed capabilities within the CDES lab space.  

Maintain a baseline suite of hardware and software in the CDES lab space required to support the CDS architecture. 

Provide support to ongoing systems integration efforts including maintaining staging areas within the CDES lab space for CDS products.   

Schedule use of systems and staging areas to ensure adequate support for scheduled deployments.  

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. 

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. 

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 this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience. Minimum of five (5) years of related experience. 

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

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.  

EOE including disability/vet. 

*This position is contingent upon contract award - Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

The estimated pay range for this role is $70K - 110K annually, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• STD/LTD/AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Legal Aid Assistance Program

• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Observance of (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI). 

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