Digital Design Engineer jobs in Chesapeake, VA

Company Overview

Sentient Digital, Inc. (SDi) provides technology solutions and services to Defense, Federal, and Commercial clients under various delivery models. Our focus is on helping clients achieve their objectives through solutions and services in the cloud, cybersecurity, software development, systems engineering, and integration. Our capability areas include mission software solutions, professional services, cyber mission assurance, enabling technology, and integrated solutions.

Description 

SDi has an opportunity for a Windows Engineer to join our talented Norfolk, VA engineering team.  The Windows Engineer shall have expert knowledge of all elements of System Development Life cycle including System Definition, Development, Design, Analysis & Control, Integration, and Testing. The Windows Engineer shall be able to demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills, the ability to lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment, the ability to establish confidence and credibility with managers and senior level IT leaders, excellent communications skills, and foster open communications on teams. 

Job Summary 

As a Windows Engineer, you will play a vital role within a talented engineering team in guiding the System Development Life Cycle, ensuring successful development, integration, and testing.  With your strong problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and exceptional communication skills, you will excel in leading projects within a fast-paced, secure DoD environment, sometimes on-site at Naval Station Norfolk but also at our downtown Norfolk office.  Your expertise will contribute to the continued success and innovation of our organization and our customer.  If you possess a robust server-focused technical background, hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies, and a dedication to delivering high-quality systems in both secure and non-secure environments, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities 

The Windows Engineer will be responsible for: 

• Contributing to the planning and implementation of maintenance and installation work, including building and configuration of unique infrastructure components in virtualized environments.
• With the support of a talented Windows Engineering team, solving complex problems or a unique set of challenges related to Windows-based DoD systems.
• Participating in stakeholder engagement and communications with senior level Government personnel, creatively solving design challenges and IT sustainment issues as part of a talented team, managing, and explaining resolutions, corrective actions; identifying lessons learned and the collection and dissemination of mission-critical information.
• Designing critical mission components using appropriate modelling techniques following agreed architectures, design standards, patterns, and methodology.
• Creating and recommending the best way ahead (using an Analysis of Alternatives, for example) for a forward-looking systems design solution and presenting your unique ideas to our customer.
• Participating in one-of-a kind, unique Afloat-related installations, and de-installations of hardware and/or software Advising the system engineering team in the creation of test cases using in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications (such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability, and portability).
• Advising the system engineering team in the creation of test scripts, materials, and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
• Producing specifications of unique cloud-based or on-premises components, tiers, and interfaces, for translation into detailed designs using selected services and products.

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in a related field
• MS Degree in a related field or a minimum of 8 years of equivalent work experience managing and leading the successful realization of complex systems.
• A minimum of active SECRET clearance is required for this position. 
• Must have an active CompTIA Security certification.
• The Windows Engineer must have experience in the following areas:
  • Windows Server 2008 and 16, 19 and 2022
  • MS Exchange
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy (GPOs)
  • Security Policy
  • HP Service Manager
  • DNS
  • Hyper V

Desired Qualifications (salary commensurate)

• Microsoft Server-related certifications with Hyper V certification highly preferred
• Microsoft Azure-related certifications
• CISCO or AWS-related certifications
• Knowledge of Maritime systems or networks, especially within the DoD
• Design Synthesis
• Developmental Testing
• Operational Testing

Additional Information

Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check prior to employment. 

Physical requirements for this position include the ability to lift 25 pounds regularly, the ability to move safely in confined spaces, the ability to wear personal protective gear correctly when needed, the ability to go onsite to company and customer worksites, the ability to remain seated for extended periods of time, the ability to use a computer keyboard, and the ability to see and respond to dangerous situations when needed.

Sentient Digital, Inc. and RDA, Inc. are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.