Platform Engineer II - PIPELINE (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph) FORT MEADE, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=FORT+MEADE+MD+USA+20755) Description COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska. We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for seven years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group. **SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED: TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH BEFORE CONSIDERATION** This position is contingent upon contract award. Qualifications: + Ten (10) years' experience as a Platform Engineer is required. + Bachelor's degree in a computer engineering or in a field related to the computer engineering or computer science disciplines is required. + Four (4) years of additional Platform Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree for a total of 14 years. + 5+ years' experience with Linux, Unix, and/or Shell programming. + 2+ years’ experience with Enterprise Hosting Platforms, Service Applications, and/or Enterprise Data Centers. + DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required. Job Description: + Develops and implements applications into the enhanced virtual desktop infrastructure (eVDI). + Provides support to eVDI end-users, back-end applications and infrastructure. + Works with the network to utilize resources, capture network performance, and resolve networking issues. + Provides hardware, operating system and system administration support for enterprise IT services including software scripting, software installation, provisioning, and configuration. The Level 2 Platform Engineer shall possess the following capabilities: + Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations + Resolve complex network problems in regards to enhanced VDI (eVDI) + Perform implementation, integration, and maintenance on systems architecture related to the Citrix environment in Windows, UNIX, Linux systems + Collaborate with back-end application developers and DBA to integrate applications into the eVDI + Perform software scripting, software installation, provisioning, and configuration + Prepare hardware and system designs for updates to the eVDI + Provide support for the eVDI including troubleshooting, repairing, monitoring, and testing + Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to Citrix end users + Collaborate with engineers on systems integration efforts + Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning + Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information + Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate Benefits: + 100% company-paid Medical deductible w/ low premiums, Dental, Vision + Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Short-term & Long-term Disability + 401K: 6% dollar-for-dollar match (vested immediately) + Parental Leave (same amount of time for mother & father) + Paid Time Off + 11 Federal Holidays + Birthday Holiday + 2-week fully paid Sabbatical every 5 years + Emergency Facility Closure Days COMSO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.