BCT-LLC is seeking a Cloud Architect Consultant. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/Poly. This position is located in Laurel, Maryland.

A career at BCT-LLC says you want to contribute and make a difference to something larger than yourself where success results from the dedication our team members have in building success for our customers and their mission.

If you are seeking a meaningful work experience along with a workplace culture that thrives on teamwork, we invite you to explore this career opportunity to join us.

Position Description

The System Engineer shall be responsible for creating, sustaining, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows including data storage, data transport, data management, data security, data compliance, and knowledge store management.

Additional tasking includes working with the mission customer to perform exploratory data analysis on raw data to clean, enrich, transform and convert the raw data into the required formats. The contractor shall also be responsible for devising methods to improve existing operational data flow processing, distribution, and reliability.

The Level 1 System Engineer (SE) shall possess the following capabilities:

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) — Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc.
• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
• Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
• Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
• Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)

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.

Position Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
• Experience using Apache NiFi canvas to process and distribute data
• Experience with Corporate data flow processes and tools
• Experience with Corporate data security and compliance procedures and policies
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Position Desired Skills

• Experience writing scripts using Bash/Python
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack
• Experience with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch/Kibana/Logstash/Beats)
• Experience with time-series visualization tools such as Grafana

What we Offer

BCT-LLC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include:

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Mentor Program

Who is BCT?

BCT, LLC is a woman-owned small business, founded in 2006. Since then, BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation and Initiative. In mobilizing these values, BCT has been able to deliver exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation in each step along the way. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD, they serve customers throughout the DMV, and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security, BCT’s leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a very dedicated and available home-office team in addition to leadership whose main-focus is their employee’s success and happiness. In short, BCT does small business like none other - come check out the difference!

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.