By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Join Cole Engineering as a Cyber System Engineer. We're looking for individuals to provide technical assistance to end-users on the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) platform. Your responsibilities will include resolving user inquiries, documenting issues, and ensuring operational service standards are met.

In this role, you'll monitor reported issues, conduct thorough research, and troubleshoot using product information to deliver solutions. You'll provide guidance on issue resolution and escalate issues as needed. Additionally, you'll assist in supporting software upgrades, setting up user profiles, and maintaining user accounts to ensure timely responses and high-quality service levels.

As a member of the Help Desk team, the engineer will utilize Jira Service Manager tools and vSphere to monitor and maintain the PCTE platform guaranteeing its peak performance. This position is for the first shift working Monday through Friday. 

They will oversee the creation of user accounts, address platform issues raised by users, and ensure swift resolutions. Furthermore, they will incorporate user feedback for ongoing improvements to the customer experience. This comprehensive support encompasses systems categorized under Unclassified, Sec/REL, and Top-Secret security levels.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate seamlessly within a team environment and support stakeholders.
• Display attention to detail while entering user information to ensure accuracy, minimizing the need for corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze real-world problems and implement solutions following corporate guidelines, industry best practices, and established procedures.
• Regularly provide comprehensive reports detailing requests, resolutions, and progress status to all relevant stakeholders.
• Offer professional-level support for virtual environments, network functions, and other technical challenges.
• Display adaptability to meet customer needs and requirements effectively.
• Thrive as a self-starter in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating effectively with engineers of varying skill levels and experience.

• 5 years of relevant experience in System Administration, Help Desk or equivalent military experience.

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  Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university or 6+ years of relevant experience can be substituted for degree.

• 8570 Compliant IAT Level II or greater. Security+, CISSP or other equivalent certification required within six months of hire.

Support the configuration, execution, and troubleshooting of virtual environments created by users within PCTE.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Identity Management (IdM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).

Interact proficiently with vendors, users, customers, and developers to comprehend evolving needs and operational requirements impacting the production environment to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and successfully pass a CI polygraph, if requested. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $100,000, Salary Maximum: $140,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.