Axient is seeking an Information Systems Engineer to join its team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) program in Albuquerque, New Mexico 

RAPID is establishing an information systems modeling, simulation, and experimentation facility to accelerate the development of cutting-edge, resilient, space-based data transport architectures. Under RAPID, Axient bolsters the research and development engineering team with technical expertise, logistics, and operational support.  

Responsibilities: 

The Information Systems Engineer will apply broad technical expertise to lead planning, acquisition, installation, and maintenance of the information systems required by users to accomplish work within the RAPID facility.  A more detailed description of responsibilities follows: 

• Serve as point of authority for all IT-related tasks in the RAPID facility  
• Coordinate with various enterprise network owners for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all network environments hosted in the facility 
• Maintain operation of current and lead implementation of new standalone and/or commercial network environments 
• Maintain documentation of facility physical and logical network topologies 
• Maintain inventory of facility information systems 
• Assist in assessments of IT-related requirements to accomplish the objectives of the RAPID program 
• Coordinate and execute version control program for facility standalone information systems 
• Conducts market research and procurement of all facility IT-related equipment and/or contracted work in accordance with applicable acquisition and facility regulations 
• Regularly collaborates with facility security officer and maintenance officer to ensure facility occupant needs are met and facility accreditation is maintained 
• Assists facility end-users with submission of trouble tickets as needed 

Education & Experience 

• 8+ years of related experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field (computer science, engineering, network specialization, or similar) and 5+ years of experience 
• CCNA, CompTIA Security+ or other technical certification that meets DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements and
• Experience in designing, building, integrating, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting diverse network and computing information systems both physical and virtual 
• Experience supporting various computer hardware and multiple operating systems in both a stand-alone and enterprise environments 
• Experience working in secure facilities and handling/processing DoD classified information

Requirements 

• Must hold a SECRET clearance and be able to obtain a TOP SECRET level clearance after hire 
• Must be able to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations 
• Must be able to complete and pass a U.S. government background investigation 
• Proof of U.S. citizenship 

• Ability to work onsite at Kirtland Air Force Base 
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a diverse team environment 
• Experience leading teams, coordinating with external organizations, and meeting the needs of stakeholders 
• Excellent verbal communication, written and quantitative analytical skills, including technical writing skills 
• Eagerness to attain knowledge and skills per the evolving needs of the RAPID program

Preferences 

• Working knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes and procedures 
• Basic knowledge of Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud computing platforms 
• Proficiency in the use of MS office applications, i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio