Program Lab Facilities CoordinatorOur client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Program Lab Facilities Coordinator to work from their Manassas, VA facility.Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S.
Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssemble test racks with components, servers, switches, KVMs, etc.Cable interconnections within the test rack and external connections to the lab in an organized fashion.Build servers with COTS and GOTS software, configure switches, etc.Controlling equipment/property movement and tracking (both government and company).Support new lab planning (layout, power, cooling, etc) and working with facilities to ensure all needs are met.Support Bill of Material generation and lab hardware ordering including lead time tracking.Support engineering if/when a hardware issue/failure is identified and working with the vendor/supplier to repair/replace/RMA failed equipment.Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirementsCommunicate project/program issues to management, as necessaryInstall and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other meansAssist in the development of new test engineering documentation such as test planning documents, test procedures and test reportsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to assemble and test computer equipment is requiredHigh level of knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g.
UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a *must*.Must be highly motivated and excellent attention to detailGood written and verbal communication skills.Basic Linux command-line knowledge.Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code helpful but not required.Degree or work experience in cybersecurity is a benefit.Education/Experience5+ years' of Submarine Combat Control Weapon System experience orBS in one of the following disciplines: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technician or a related field, or5 years experience working in one of these disciplines.Cybersecurity certification a plus.What You'll ExperienceTechnologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secretA team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's nextOpportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discoveredWhat You Bring to the TableSubject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fieldsProficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standardsWhat Sets You ApartCreative thinking with the ability to multi-taskCommitment to ongoing professional developmentTeam player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success