Network and Cybersecurity SME

<p>ECS is seeking an experienced <strong><em>Network and Cybersecurity SME</em></strong> to work <strong><em>remotely </em></strong>providing infrastructure support for the work performed under this contract for <strong><em>NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT)</em></strong>. All other tasks are intended to facilitate the implementation and operation of Network and Cybersecurity. This engagement supports current and future technologies including evaluating, planning for, and implementing new technologies in the NIAID and NIH environment in response to changing business strategies, policy, and regulatory changes. </p> <p><strong><u>Please Note:</u> This position is contingent upon [contract win].</strong></p> <p>The Network and Cybersecurity SME will provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environment, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on moderately complex problems.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environment, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on moderately complex problems that require an appropriate level of knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.</li> <li>Apply principles, methods and knowledge of the functional area of capability to specific task order requirements, advanced mathematical principles and methods to exceptionally difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications to arrive at automated solutions.</li> <li>Assist other senior consultants with analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture, networking; telecommunications, automation; communications protocols, risk management/electronic analysis, software; lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 8 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, including support teams and ensuring quality of service operations.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field.</li> <li>Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex security challenges and develop effective solutions.</li> <li>Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL v4 Foundation, SAFe, COMP, Security+, CompTIA, etc.</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in database management, various operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), and multiple programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, etc.).</li> <li>Reside within the Washington DC Metro area.</li> <li>Travel within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS as needed.</li> </ul>