Mid-Level Information Technology Generalist

The candidate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Learn CSCI proprietary image enhancement software to optimize technical systems administration and networking support.
• Provide system administration and networking support for Windows, Linux, GitLab, AnyDesk.
• Implement and manage small networks and systems as required.
• Establish or refine documentation and maintain an IP schema for project or contractual systems.
• Collaborate with senior network infrastructure engineers to integrate small tactical networks within enterprise networks when required.
• Provide hardware and software support to networked systems, switches, cameras, and network drives.
• Configure IP cameras with Real Time Streaming Protocols and video codecs such as H.264 and H.265.
• Provide system administration and networking support during system software testing and demonstration as required.
• Support technical writers by providing information on the standard operating procedures for troubleshooting and resolving software, hardware, and systems.
• Work in a team environment in rotating roles and cross-train as needed. Roles range from participant to operator to event lead. This will include presenting in demonstrations and delivering with a customer.
• Research possible new image enhancement algorithms for integration into the system.
• Data analysis of system generated videos. Run/re-run video image processing for system analysis purposes. Repeat needed to optimize system settings for a variety of conditions and scenarios.
• Enter data for analysis in appropriate applications such as MS Excel or PowerBI.

Experience:

This position will require presence in a professional office setting in Springfield, VA, 5 days per week, Mon – Fri, willing to work a flexible 40-hour week that includes day and evening work, with the potential for occasional travel.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required.
• BA/BA or equivalent experience of a minimum of six years in Information Technology/ Computer Science.
• 2-5 Years of experience with digital imagery, digital video, and the technical aspects of photography.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary digital sensors such as CMOS and CCD.
• Experience with IP-based cameras and streaming technology. Familiarity with setting up streaming IP cameras with RTMP/RTSP and related protocols such as H.265 and H.265.
• Practical experience with photography concepts such as focal length, depth of field, aperture, ISO, gain, shutter speed, imagery compression, imagery noise, lenses, storage, and digital media management.
• 1-3 years of networking experience, including a working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, ethernet, LAN/WAN, wireless protocols, and streaming protocols.
• Basic understanding of logical ports, protocols, POE, and firewalls.
• Practical knowledge of various computer, network, and security systems and frameworks
• Candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively and with courteous professionalism while engaging with team members and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook, PowerBI and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• The candidate must be or able to be cleared at a Secret security level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VLANs, routing, unicast, and multicast and VLC are preferred but not required.
• Experience with security cameras, imagery algorithms, imagery editing, video editing, imagery processing, ONVIF profiles is preferred but not required.
• Experience with MediaMTX or SimpleRTSP applications is preferred but not required.

Education:

A minimum of a High School diploma. Preferred BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.

Travel:

Minimum

U.S. Citizenship:

Yes

Minimum Clearance:

The candidate must be or able to be cleared at a Secret security level.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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