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Akina, Inc.

Systems Engineer - 1 (Linux/Ciena)

Akina, Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD


TS/SCI - Polygraph required
07-208-005
*Call in Support Required*

System Engineer 1 Description:
The selected Systems Engineer will serve as a site Engineer performing remote maintenance and refresh efforts for 8 sites. Travel to sites expected on a yearly basis. Performs daily interaction with partner entities.

Analyzes user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Required Skills:
  • The Engineer will need experience in Linux and Ciena to support with system administration, troubleshooting, loading software, configuration of telecom network and software packages.
  • Needs knowledge of cables and collection systems and how they work as well as understand data flow.
  • Engineer will engage SMEs, perform data validation once software is deployed, submit DMRs for data flow path problems/fixes, configure new software updates, and perform troubleshooting.
  • Must be experienced in NiFi and Linux.
  • Call in support is required under this TTO. The Contractor Team shall identify contract personnel who shall serve in a call-in capacity as part of one or more call-in teams, in addition to their regular duties. Call-in personnel shall provide technical assistance and technical support to Government operations at any time, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Call-in response times are expected to be within a two (2) hour window on a best effort basis.
LCAT Qualifications:
  • Seven (7) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.
www.akina-inc.com/careers