Knowledge Engineer

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Knowledge Engineer to join in on Annapolis Junction, MD. This role is integral to the evaluation and enhancement of end-to-end systems and products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of technical performance and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert feedback to Design Engineers throughout the product life cycle.
• Conduct in-depth research and evaluation of software products, system segments, and overall systems.
• Ensure adherence to government information assurance and cyber security standards through rigorous verification methods.
• Verify and validate systems, focusing on network operations, cyber warfare tactics, techniques, procedures, and threats to information networks.
• Assess system performance using established criteria and technical performance measures.
• Prepare detailed assessments and cyber threat profiles based on comprehensive testing, research, and analysis.
• Participate in design reviews of hardware and software components to ensure system applicability and requirement traceability.
• Review and validate test plans and procedures against system requirements.
• Develop and maintain analytical procedures to adapt to changing requirements.
• Produce high-quality documentation, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior intelligence and operations officials.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, which may substitute for four (4) years of experience.
• A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to six (6) years of experience.
• Prior experience in a similar role is highly valued.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that this position requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. Your application should include your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility - 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly

Health Benefits:

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus - Project-based
• Yearly bonus - Company based