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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Senior Systems Engineer/Architect

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $143K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer/Architect to join the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), which leads the Department of Defense in finance and accounting. The role involves overseeing system architecture implementation, applying software development technologies, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Senior technical member of a systems development team responsible for design, development, maintenance, engineering and overall system architecture implementation for assigned area

Applies current and emerging software development technologies to perform system level development and modification tasks

Trouble-shoots system design and software/system administration/database administration/local area network implementation problems

Responds to system level problem reports originating from the field or internal test activities, by identifying defects, correcting, and testing the solution

Ensures the use and compliance of applicable DoD, DISA and DFAS standards and SOPs as they relate to software development and maintenance

Reviews technical literature and executive software guidance to maintain knowledge of new and evolving modifications, enhancements, and extensions to operating system and development environment

Analyzes large business problem areas, divides into component parts, analyzes the various aspects of the problem, and then assembles an improved system to solve the problem

Qualification

Systems EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentDatabase AdministrationCloud TechnologiesIBM Z/OSLinuxUnixCOBOLJavaC++PythonJavaScriptCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOral CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship or National

Suitable for Federal Employment

Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations

Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

Specialized experience is defined as serving as a senior systems engineer/architect for software systems using multiple server platforms (e.g. IBM Z/OS, Linux, Unix, Cloud), multiple programming languages (e.g. COBOL, Assembler, Java, C, C++, C#) and multiple scripting tools (e.g. JCL, Python, Bash/Shell, REXX, JavaScript) to engineer system solutions; ensures compliance with relevant standards and incorporates emerging technologies; addresses problem reports and contributes to overall system architecture

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level