Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Systems Engineer. The Client requires technical expertise and guidance to drive the future of online operations in order to keep pace with industry standards. This includes understanding, designing, and developing infrastructure and infrastructure components that meet the Client’s security needs. It also includes developing updated guidance for online operations and identifying new technologies for potential integration into the Client’s technology and systems baseline. Finally, this includes supporting current operations and keeping continuity while integrating any new technologies.

 

In return, Acuity Inc offers a great company culture with wonderful work/life balance and a robust compensation package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, up to $6K training & professional development benefit annually, 401K matching, corporate events/team-building and more!

 

Acuity was awarded "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal for over 8 years (2010 - 2014, 2015, 2017-2021, 2023, 2024) and "Top Workplaces" by Washington Post (2022, 2023, 2024). www.myacuity.com

Acuity is a digital strategy and technology consulting firm that serves federal agencies with critical missions. Our experts support projects in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to help protect our national interests and keep people safe. If you have technical experience and a passion for making a difference, we might be the right fit for you.

What you 'll be doing:

• Shall, with Client oversight, deliver and integrate new technical solutions and guidance to advance the Client’s online operational objectives.
• Shall be capable of designing, building, configuring, and maintaining infrastructure and infrastructure components to evolve online operations.
• Shall understand the tradecraft necessary for conducting secure online operations.
• Shall keep current with internet technologies and services and understand their applicability and security implications for the Client’s operations.
• Shall evaluate new technologies, components, and services for applicability to the Client’s activities.
• Shall integrate new technologies and services into an existing baseline with minimal disruption to operations.
• Shall research, develop, maintain, and document new methods, technology, and services for integration into the Client’s online operations.
• Shall conduct and provide quick-turn security and product assessments for new technologies that will be utilized on the Client’s network.
• Shall be required to communicate and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Shall fully describe and document mission solution architecture and interfaces.
• Shall comply with the Client’s Risk Management (i.e., cyber security) Framework to ensure that the program addresses and mitigates vulnerabilities and risks identified throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Shall coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions, technical exchange meetings, user feedback sessions, and operational planning.
• Shall track work requirements and action items to meet program deadlines.
• Shall use a Client-approved tracking system for issues and problems.
• Shall implement changes to current technical and networking solutions based on changing partner requirements, legislation, and policy.
• Shall conduct functionality testing for both new and existing operational systems and applications to ensure smooth integration of new technologies with existing systems.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience evaluating new technologies and services for compatibility with existing systems.
• Demonstrated experience researching and developing new technologies, services, or methods for integration into existing systems and baselines.
• Demonstrated experience integrating new technologies and services into existing systems and workflows.
• Demonstrated experience creating evaluation, integration, and test plans for new technologies, services, and components.
• Demonstrated experience with networks and network components, to include ability to understand network architecture diagrams and related information.
• Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Servers, Virtual Private Networks, and Virtual Private Clouds.
• Demonstrated experience with virtual environments and emulated mobile devices.
• Demonstrated experience with Android O/S to include an understanding of how the operating system works and its security settings.
• Demonstrated experience with domestic and foreign social media and security implications associated with utilizing social media sites.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial messaging applications and their security configurations.
• Demonstrated experience performing technical analysis on networks and applications to evaluate security and applicability to online operations.
• Demonstrated experience with browser security settings and add-ins.
• Demonstrated experience with technical troubleshooting related to networks, hardware, internet services, and mobile applications.
• Demonstrated experience consulting with customers to determine present and future user requirements.
• Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical topics to non-technical individuals.
• Demonstrated experience defining, analyzing, tracking, and reviewing requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with working within commercial cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience utilizing network monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated experience with understanding of network fundamentals, TCP/IP routing, switching, firewalls and VPNs, Ethernet, DS1, T1, routing concepts and routing protocols, HSRP, VRRP, DHCP, switching, 802.1Q, STP, VLANs, EtherChannel, IP Addressing, Subnetting and VPN.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud networking concepts.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Tor as a means of obfuscating online activities
• Demonstrated experience with internet encryption protocols.
• Degree or educational background in computer science, information science, systems engineering, or a related discipline.

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/Poly

 

About Acuity:

Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

 

Why Choose Acuity?

• Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
• Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
• Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.

 Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.

 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.