Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect

Overview

About the Company:

Cayuse Technologies launched in 2006 as a US-based alternative to offshore technology delivery centers, providing information technology solutions and subject matter expertise to our clientele. Cayuse focuses on federal markets and missions and is an SBA tribal 8(a) certified company. Cayuse brings significant past performance and excellent CPARS to its clients at an exceptionally competitive price. Cayuse’s 41,000 sq. ft. technology delivery center is fully redundant and prepared to meet the needs of government. Our clients include DHS, DHA, DoS, USMC, US Army, HHS/Indian Health Service, Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, among many more.

Primary Focus

Defines discrete systems with processes to link together complex systems and components with software applications to perform as a coordinated whole. Has a broad range of skills and a breadth of knowledge in several IT disciplines including systems and enterprise architecture, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. May include analysis of transition planning, intelligence formation requirements, and may develop architecture baselines. Assists with and leads development of integration and migration plans/schedules. Acts as an advocate for internal and external clients as the ultimate authority on the architecture design to address client business problems. Supports business process improvements or systems analysis for missions, systems, and fiscal requirements. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• The Enterprise Compliance Coordinator will work closely with the IT and Security team, as well as other stakeholders across the organization to assist in maintaining and developing appropriate policies, procedures, and documentation to maintain and scale the organization’s overall security posture.
• The Enterprise Compliance Coordinator will provide daily, weekly, & monthly status reports on various Cyber Security-compliance actions including, but not limited to STIG, IAVAM, and ACAS remediation efforts.
• Experience and knowledge of IT Compliance Frameworks.
• Analyze technical controls to ensure that security and compliance requirements are met.
• Verify documented processes, procedures, and standards to validate maintenance of secure configurations.
• Track enterprise compliance across multiple security frameworks and maintain records of requirements and mitigating controls.
• Oversee the development, documentation, and maintenance of the control framework.
• Evaluate organization information systems, management procedures, and security controls.
• Develop performance metrics to track compliance.
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.
• Assist in performing internal risk assessments.
• Assist in the development of security and privacy awareness training.
• Collaborate on IT projects to ensure that risk issues and security policy are addressed throughout the project life cycle.
• Serve as a liaison between IT and internal auditing teams. 

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and five (5) years or more experience; master’s and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Work is reviewed by management to measure whether objectives have been met.
• IT operations experience and Certifications IAT II certification (or higher) – Security+ CE preferred.
• ITILv4 Foundations Certification required. 
• Secret Clearance required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Self-starter with the ability to learn new tasks and skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Ability to multitask and have practical time management skills.
• Team Player
• Strong analytical and follow through skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional remote office environment
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time. Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Polished office protocols, high-tempo communication streams and working conditions.
• Must be able to work varying work schedules and/or extended hours to meet business needs and project deadlines.
•   Must be able to attend and conduct virtual meetings as needed.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer.

Pay Range

USD $73.82 – USD $83.82 /Hr.