Systems Specialist/Engineer (1099 Consultant)

ITnova is seeking a Contract Systems Specialist/Engineer for a 2-3 months engagement.  

  • Use and support a collection of development platforms or technical architectures and products that run on those platforms
  • Ensure the availability and facilitate the productive use of a development platform or a test environment for Application Teams or end users
  • Support one or several instances of a platform/environment, applying skills directly to a platform/environment and/or leveraging skills across multiple platforms/environment. 
  • Participate in an Application Team using the architecture. 
  • Collaborate with Technical Architecture Specialist, Functional Architects, Programmers and vendors to coordinate and enhance the use of the platform and facilitate migration to new versions  
  • Plan and manage network operating system upgrades
  • Participate in analyzing and evaluating emerging software 
  • Serve as a liaison between teams for network planning and connectivity
  • Develop appropriate functional and usability standards for the environments
  • Plan or assist in network environment, including supporting existing structure and enhancements
  • Plan and coordinate testing changes, upgrades and new and standard products, ensuring systems will operate correctly in current and future environment
  • Anticipate, identify, track and resolve issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Application or Environment team
  • Develop contingency plans as Infrastructure necessary
  • Analyze the functional and/or technical impact of new product releases
  • Develop advanced scripting and programming skills, including languages that run on specified platform
  • Anticipate and resolve issues specific to the team
  • Identify opportunities for new and improved technologies/standards to be used in the organization  
  • Identify, plan, and implement phase-out strategies for products and technologies
  • Demonstrate expertise in teaching/conveying technical courses/concepts
  • Assist in setting architecture direction and knowledge sharing
  • Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple work efforts from the Application or Environment Teams
  • Develop appropriate work programs and use them to effectively schedule tasks/assignments

General Experience: 
  • 5 years in desired environment 
  • Well-developed verbal and listening communication skills
  • Comfortable leading groups of people in discussions 

Education: 
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study·        

About ITnova:
ITnova is an engineering and information technology (IT) consulting firm, headquartered in Glen Burnie, Maryland. ITnova specializes in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), in particular, project management, business analysis, business re-engineering, quality assurance, testing and IT integration for the U.S. local, state and federal government. ITnova's approach of using proven methodologies, techniques and metrics allows ITnova to ensure project quality for key activities and milestones.

ITnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). ITnova has a complete benefits package including medical benefits, 401k, paid-time off and training reimbursement.

At this time, ITnova is unable to sponsor H1B visas for this position.

Want to apply later?

Type your email address below to receive a reminder

Apply to Job

ErrorRequired field
ErrorRequired field
ErrorRequired field
ErrorRequired field
Error
insert_drive_file
insert_drive_file