Vickers Nolan Enterprises (VNE) · 1 day ago
Systems Engineer III
Charleston, SC (VNE) - Charleston, SC 29406
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expVickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts, and program managers. The Systems Engineer III role involves writing and maintaining various technical documentation, ensuring compliance with security regulations, and managing the documentation lifecycle using modern tools and methodologies.
AdviceCyber SecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and maintain a variety of technical documentation, including:
User manuals
System administration guides
API documentation
Software development guides
Installation guides
Training materials
Release notes
Troubleshooting guides
Security documentation
Compliance documentation (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD security standards)
Ensure all documentation is accurate, clear, concise, and consistent with established style guides
Update documentation to reflect changes in software, hardware, or processes
Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and validate documentation
Manage the entire documentation lifecycle, from planning and creation to review, approval, and publication
Docs-as-Code Implementation & Management:
Version Control: Use Git (or other version control systems like Mercurial) to manage documentation source code (typically Markdown, reStructuredText, or AsciiDoc)
Branching & Merging: Implement branching strategies for documentation development (e.g., feature branches, release branches). Manage merge requests/pull requests
Build Automation: Set up and maintain build pipelines (using tools like Make, Ant, Maven, Gradle, or scripting languages) to automatically generate documentation outputs (HTML, PDF, etc.) from the source code
Static Site Generators: Utilize static site generators (e.g., Jekyll, Hugo, Sphinx, MkDocs) to create websites from documentation source files. Configure and customize the site generators to meet specific documentation needs
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Integrate documentation builds and deployments into CI/CD pipelines to automate the process of publishing updates
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Documentation: Manage the infrastructure required for documentation (e.g., servers, storage) using IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible
Contribute to Tooling: If the organization is building its own documentation tools or extending existing ones, contribute to the development and maintenance of those tools
Security & Compliance (DoD Specific):
Adhere to all applicable DoD security regulations, policies, and procedures related to documentation, including:
Proper handling and marking of classified information
Data security and access control
Compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-53)
Ensure that documentation accurately reflects security configurations and procedures
Contribute to the development of security documentation, such as security plans, incident response plans, and vulnerability assessments
Participate in security audits and inspections
Be aware of data spillage prevention techniques when handling documentation
IAT Level II certified
Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups
Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard
Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off
Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Seven (7) years of IT professional experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance
Individual shall have experience integrating various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices through system specification, design, coding, testing and maintenance support
Individual shall consider overall project design including cost, schedule, and social issues that may be associated with a project
Five (5) years of technical experience in support of ISR/IO
Experience with full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
Proficient with utilizing DevOps tools for build, test, patch automation, and CM (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, BMC, or Similar)
Experience in creating and maintaining documentation, including knowledge base articles, procedure manuals, and technical guides
One (1) year of experience with DCGS-N, other C4ISR programs, or Software engineering program/projects
TS/SCI level Clearance required
Must have or be able to attain within 30 Days of assignment Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II certification
Benefits
401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Gym Membership (varies by location)
Corporate-Sponsored Events
Company
Vickers Nolan Enterprises (VNE)
Vickers & Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an SBA-certified, Small Disadvantaged (SDB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Stafford, VA.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bruce Vickers
President & CEO
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