We are looking to hire a Maritime Network Engineer SME to support our U.S. Department of Transportation customer in Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA!

　　Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

　　The successful candidate will provide IT Network Engineering Support for the Office of Maritime Security and National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program at the DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD) and serve as an authoritative resource for the DOT agency relative to network operations, network development and production, supporting numerous agency and interagency maritime programs, and maintaining robust contacts with the maritime industry to provide network-related support and assistance.Direct involvement with MARAD Program Office on all matters related to NSMV network acceptance and testing. Person would have background on Maritime Network architecture, security, hardware, software, IT space configuration, and emergency response if necessary.Work closely with MARADs Office of Ship Operations to help ensure that MARAD's government owned vessels and shore support establishment are prepared for continuous operations in support of the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and other Government Departments, Agencies, and organizations.Support Office of Ship Operations assessments, audits, exercises, site visits, training and information development for contracted Ship Managers, and other commercial and government ship operators.Assist in the mitigation / remediation process, following corrective action plans approved by MARAD leadership i.e., Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and/or Task AreaProvide network architecture and security expertise to support the system engineering process formally known as the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Provide Network support to the MARADs NSMV Program Office, their Vessel Construction Manager (e.g. - security vendor), the Criterion Cybersecurity SME,and the MARAD ISSM in support of acquiring and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the NSMVs.Tasking location can be Philadelphia or Washington DC with expected trips to Bronx NY, Buzzards Bay Massachusetts, and other state maritime academies. Taskings may also include short periods of at sea time not to exceed 7 days. The successful candidate would be expected to be on site within 48 hours notice due to emergent schedule changes. Other on-site requirements will be delineated and provided for advance planning purposes.

　　Required Experience, Education, Skills and Technologies

　　The Maritime Network SME must have a BS in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years experience in the following areas:

　　Understanding U.S. maritime industry network best practices.Experience with maritime/vessel network operations, network development, security and production. Specifically, an understanding of marine operations and IT methods, techniques, and practices sufficient to select, recognize, adapt, and apply shipboard principles and practices.Understanding and familiarity with the U.S. Coast Guard and International Maritime Organization network requirements/policies/resources.Experience with Maritime network architecture, hardware, software, IT space configuration, and emergency response.Ability to work with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, satisfy expectations, knows products and services.Understanding of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring work, and performance.Understanding of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.Understanding of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, Power BI, Tableau, and Sh rePoint.Cisco certification required.Preferred Experience, Education, Skills and Technologies

　　Navy or Coast Guard backgroundSecurity Clearance Level

　　Must have a public trust clearance or higher or be capable of obtaining one.The Contractor (and sub-contractor(s), if applicable) shall comply with all Federal requirements for personnel security in accordance with DOT Order 1630.2B.Certification

　　A verifiable and current Cisco Network certification (minimum CCNA) - Cisco Certified Networking Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).Work Schedule

　　Remote with ability to travel 3 weeks out of year up to 7 days each time. Ability to be onsite if required for network outage.Benefits Offered

　　Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.Criterion Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individuals protected status:race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visithttps://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}