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ValidaTek is seeking a talented Application Operations and Management SME to support an enterprising program with our DISA customer.

• Serve as the knowledge expert to ensure availability, performance, and security of all applications within the JSP application portfolio. 
• Provide expertise in the architecture, deployment, and sustainment of COTS, GOTS, and custom-built applications. 
• Ensure availability, optimum performance, and security for all applications within JSP application portfolio, to include custom-built, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), and Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) applications. 
• Provide support and maintenance of applications in both resource test and production environments. 
• Provide for deploying and configuring applications within the test and production environments. 
• Ensure the availability, performance, security, and operations of all business systems/applications.
• Use Remedy to identify, track, and respond to RFC, Work Orders, and Incidents.
• Provide Tier 2 and 3 support to include system administration, application configuration, user account management, and application support to the customers.
• Provide database administration and support.
• Maintain application A&A documentation and Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Assist customers in maintaining security compliance and performing duties required during the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process.
• Create, update, modify, and maintain application and configuration documentation required for A&A, ATO, and Interim ATO.
• Provide system performance metrics to measure the availability, performance, and security of all business systems and applications.
• Perform problem management to identify potential issues and/or identify efficiencies to be gained within applications.
• Support and maintain mission essential applications designated as business systems for COOP.
• Plan COOP readiness status for both source and target systems always.
• Provide application support for all COOP activities.
• Provide configuration and release management of applications.
• Provide application rationalization.

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering, computer information systems, telecommunications, or management information systems, or commensurate experience in lieu of degree.
• Information Assurance (IA) Certification: DoD 8570 IAT II certification. (Security+, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Computing Environment (CE) Certification: Recent and relevant technical certification.
• Possess proven technical ability in the architecture, deployment, and sustainment of COTS, GOTS, and custom-built applications.
• 5 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, hardware/software analysis, systems integration, and systems maintenance. 
• 3 years (at minimum) of experience in the following areas: Networks, Servers, and systems management; Public Key Infrastructure, IT customer support; computer server and workstation installation, diagnosis and repair; technical writing; computer security; knowledge management; database administration, design and management; system maintenance; information technology project management; Information System Testing. 
• Knowledge of a range of current information technologies, computing platforms, and network systems, such as: cloud computing, blade server, unified communications, collaboration tools, cryptographic systems, social networks tools, enterprise services bus. 
• 3 years of experience securing Operating Systems to comply with DISA STIGs; network experience configuring and maintaining desktop firewalls. 
• Experience configuring security policies to protect system applications. 

USD $95,577.60/Yr.

USD $159,296.00/Yr.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.

The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.