14900 Conference Center Drive
Suite 280
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Polar Star Consulting has several contracts to support advanced data network engineering
for the federal government. The roles include network architecture, engineering,
and implementation support. We are looking for network engineers who have experience
in developing and executing enterprise or carrier-
The work locations are primarily customer sites in Fairfax and Chantilly, Virginia. Some travel may be required, mostly within the continental United States.
Polar Star is also involved with other network projects, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to these as well as new opportunities.
Required
- 3-
5 years of experience in the engineering and deployment of enterprise or service provider network infrastructure - Layer 2 Ethernet engineering and MPLS engineering for core networks
- Layer 3 IP engineering and configuration
- Development and execution of equipment and network test plans
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering practice
Desired
- Network security and Information Assurance experience
- Network management systems and operations
- Experience with interfacing to transport systems
- Knowledge or experience with Brocade switches and Cisco and Juniper routers
Education and Certification
- B.S. or Equivalent (M.S. a plus)
- Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, Foundry (Brocade) FNCP desired
Other Requirements
- United States Citizen
- SCI clearance (Active SSBI) or ability to obtain one
Polar Star is seeking a candidate that has significant Architecture and Systems Engineering experience. The successful candidate will support an existing program that is deploying a combination of optical network transport equipment, network management systems, and enterprise services.
Tasks will include:
- Interfacing with government program leadership and engineering staff for gathering requirements and presenting solutions
- Solution development for Hosting environments, SONET, IP, Ethernet, VoIP, Email, messaging, Video and other enterprise applications
- Development of network and systems operating concepts and related documentation
- Develop solution details, implementation plans, and operations approaches working with the contractor engineering team
- Support or lead the development of Enterprise Architecture Roadmaps
- Support the development of Information Assurance approaches and support the IA team
The work locations are primarily customer sites in Fairfax and Chantilly, Virginia. Some travel may be required, mostly within the continental United States.
Required
- 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience
- Experience in leading a team for solution development, creating design presentations, design documentation, operations procedures and documentation
- Data networking experience that includes network architecture and information assurance
- Experience in email, VoIP, video conferencing, collaboration, and other messaging applications a strong plus
- Experience in data center architectures and development
- Experience in Network Operations Center development for applications services (e.g., voice, email, etc) a strong plus
- Network security and Information Assurance experience
Desired
- Experience with transport systems, DWDM and SONET a strong plus
Education and Certification
- B.S. or Equivalent (M.S. a plus)
Other Requirements
- United States Citizen
- SCI clearance (Active SSBI) or ability to obtain one
Information Assurance Engineer/ISSM
Polar Star has several contracts to support government customers and their mission. This includes both the technical aspects of an Enterprise Architecture and its associated Information Assurance specialist to support the Certification and Accreditation of a mission critical set of government infrastructure. We are looking for a candidate that can rapidly understand the goals of the customer and work with other contractors to develop the processes, guidelines, strategies and documentation necessary.
- Managing and leading efforts in the review, application, and maintenance of information assurance policies and procedures
- Review and maintenance of certification plans and accreditation documentation
- Performing security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments
- Conducting security tests and evaluations
- Coordination of certification and accreditation activity for project teams
- Evaluation of information assurance technologies for application to the projects and systems
- Planning and support of security engineering
- Development of information assurance training for Information System Security Managers and Officers (ISSM and ISSO)
- Working with Information Assurance working groups, planning teams, etc.
The work locations are primarily customer sites in Arlington, Herndon, and Chantilly, VA. Some CONUS travel may be required.
The successful candidate will also serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for Polar Star Consulting. This position is responsible to:
- Develop, implement and evaluate Security CONOPS, System Security Plans and/or System Authorization Agreements to satisfy Certification and Accreditation requirements in accordance with DCID 6/3, NISPOM Chapter 8, DITSCAP/DIACAP or other Goverment guidelines
- Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures ensuring all software, hardware and firmware changes are recorded as required by configuration management policies
- Ensure systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in accordance with applicable governing policies and procedures
- Maintain a broad knowledge of technology, equipment and/or systems to include the configuration, maintenance, analysis and use of computer forensics tools, steganography and metadata tools, audit reduction tools, firewalls, various operating systems and phone switches
- Support and maintain the physical security standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Provide system administration support when needed
Required Experience and Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DODIIS) and the Defense Technology Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) certification and accreditation roles, responsibilities, and methodologies
- Demonstrated knowledge of security, technologies and their application (e.g., operation system features, guards and firewalls, security tools, etc.)
- Experience in performing or participating in security test and evaluations (certification testing)
- Demonstrated understanding of end user security processes, procedures and roles (Information System Security Manager/Officer)
- Obtaining and managing security certification and accreditation of systems, networks and sites
- Knowledge of DoD 8500 Series Regulations, DCID 6/3, NISPOM Chapter 8, and DoD Instruction 5200.40, DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP)
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification/equivalent experience highly desired
- Experience as an ISSM or ISSO for other systems or agencies
Education:
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related scientific or technical discipline
Other Requirements:
- United States Citizen
- TS/SCI with current SSBI (CI Polygraph desired)
Polar Star Consulting has several contracts to support government customers and their mission. This includes both the technical aspects of an Enterprise Architecture as well as its business components. We are looking for a candidate that can quickly understand the business component of an Enterprise Architecture and help our customer develop the processes, guidelines, strategies, and funding approaches necessary for the realization and operation of a resulting Enterprise Architecture.
Activities include organizing and guiding Polar Star, government, and other contractor staff in the development, refinement, and maintenance of the organization’s Enterprise Architecture and Concept of Operations. A good technical background in telecommunications and information technology is essential.
The work locations are primarily customer sites in Herndon and Chantilly, Virginia. Some travel may be required, mostly within the continental United States.
Polar Star is also involved with other projects, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to these as well as new opportunities.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 10+ years supporting the Enterprise Architecture activities for one or more government agencies.
- Experience in working with Senior Government Staff in the development of the full lifecycle of Enterprise Architecture development including: Strategic Vision, Technical Vision, Workforce Strategy, Business and Technical Process Strategy, Performance Strategy, Integrated Services and Solutions Roadmaps, Customer facing Services Catalogs, Organizational Prioritization, and Fiscal year plans and schedules
- Experience in leading Senior Government Staff through Strategic Planning, Corporate
Task Forces, and short-
term and long- term investment strategies - Knowledge of Systems Engineering practices
Desired:
- Understanding of the enterprise environment for the Intelligence Community
- Experience on the deployment and use of networking technologies from Optical Transport to Internet Protocol services
- Experience in the Information Technology systems used to support the Intelligence Community
Education:
- B.S. or equivalent (M.S. a plus)
- Enterprise Architect Training and Certifications
Other Requirements:
- United States Citizen
- TS/SCI with current SSBI