Software Engineer 3 at Chipton Ross Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):5 Years with Bachelor of Science degree in related field; 3 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree; 0 years with a PhDPPE: Hard Hat, Steel Toes, Hearing and eye protection and flashlight POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. Ensures software standards are met.Installation & Configuration:Installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems, server hardware, and related software and applications.System Maintenance:Monitoring system performance, applying software updates and security patches, and managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights.Troubleshooting & Support:Diagnosing and resolving technical issues to ensure the continuous operation of systems, often requiring on-call availability for emergencies.Security Management:Implementing and enforcing security best practices, managing firewalls, and developing safeguards to protect systems and data from breaches.Data Management:Designing and implementing backup solutions, managing data storage, and developing and executing disaster recovery plans. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):Network or Network administrator experience preferred but not required. CCNA or CCNP certifications also preferred but not required  Experience installing, configuring, securing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Windows, and enterprise Linux systems. Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its variants a plus. Experience installing, configuring, securing, troubleshooting, and maintaining virtualization solutions. Preference for experience with VMware/vSphere. Experience configuring, securing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network infrastructure equipment in either Layer 2 or Layer 3 configurations. Department of Defense DIACAP/RMF accreditation experience a plus. REQUIRED EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree required.School must be accredited.  WORK HOURS:5/40 workweek. First Shift 7:30AM-4:00 PM