Description

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Reston, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company and our benefits.

THE PROGRAM

The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community.  We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013.  We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.

THE PROJECT

The Sponsors office is the force of choice for the development of global infrastructure and delivery of solutions that drive influence operations. The Sponsor requires specialized skills in information security and tech ops.

THE ROLE

• The Contractor shall support the maintenance, deployment, and training of technical capabilities.
• The Contractor shall learn, understand, and maintain a variety of capabilities developed in support of the Sponsors mission.
• The Contractor shall facilitate the transfer of new capabilities from developers to the Sponsor. 
• The Contractor shall once trained, be responsible for maintaining the knowledge of how to setup infrastructure in support of the deployment and execution of the capabilities they maintain.
• The Contractor shall keep abreast of platform or other technology changes which could affect technical methods.
• The Contractor shall ensure capabilities can be deployed quickly in support of customer needs.
• The Contractor shall provide Sponsor officers with technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
• The Contractor shall work directly with technical operators to deploy capabilities (including troubleshooting) in support of customer needs as well as capturing new requirements or issues that come up during the process.
• The Contractor shall collect data as directed by the Sponsor from a variety of platforms in a variety of formats, collate it, and transfer it to Sponsor officers for further analysis.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience (preferred 3+ years) with one or more of the following: Computer networking in Windows AND Linux, Cloud provider provisioning/procurement, Use of common online services in a persona-specific environment, Website configuration, Web-page Building.
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 2+ years) with basic software development.
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 4+ years) building tech-ops plans using available tools/techniques.
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 4+ years) understanding requirements and selecting appropriate technical capabilities to satisfy them.
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 3+ years) in misattrib procurement including payments
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 3+ years) in persona identity handling
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 3+ years) in operational tradecraft (OpSec compliance)
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 3+ years) with VPNs and Proxies (e.g. Residential, Mobile)
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 3+ years) working with mobile SIMs and eSIMs
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 2+ years) with incidence tracking tool including JIRA
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 3+ years) communicating effectively (written and oral).

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Demonstrated experience (preferred 2+ years) with customer space, CONUS and OCONUS, and how it differs from other cyber activities
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 2+ years) with surveillance detection route
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 2+ years) managing and troubleshooting social media accounts and other internet capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience (preferred 1+ years) collecting data from social media accounts and other internet-based platforms.

Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  
• Health Savings Account with company contribution  
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  
• Paid Parental Leave   
• 401k with generous company match  
• Training and Development Opportunities  
• Award Programs  
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events  

The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
 
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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