Network Specialist, Senior with Security Clearance

Overview NETWORK SPECIALIST, SENIOR (HITS): Bowhead seeks a Network Specialist, Senior to support the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services -Restricted (HITS-R) contract located in San Diego, CA. Bowhead will provide the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) with technical and professional support elements required for the operation of the HPCMP Office (HPCMPO) in all phases of planning and execution of its mission, including: technical and administrative support in all areas of program activity, program management support, meeting facilities and office environment, to include a complete telecommunications and computer systems capability and full logistical services. Responsibilities - Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment. - Provides quality assurance review and the evaluation of new and existing software products. - Provides analysis related to the design, development, and integration of hardware, software, man-machine interfaces and all system level requirements to provide an integrated IT solution. - Develops integrated system test requirement, strategies, devices and systems. Directs overall system level testing. - Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. - Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. - Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. - May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. - May supervise computer programmers. - Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. - Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. - May design embedded systems software. - Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Qualifications * BA/S in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related field is required. A combination of experience and education may be accepted in lieu of degree. * Four years (4+) of relevant technical experience is required. * Intermediate-to-advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. * Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. * Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically Salary range is between $120,000 - $140,000 depending on experience. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level, may be required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance upon hire. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location. #LI-KC1