Technology Assessment Engineer
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Location: Falls Church, VA 22042
Description:
Description
Performs the computer engineering activities required to evaluate and assess technology; provides technical leadership on assigned projects and initiatives; researches and reports on the designs of networks, computer systems, software, and online platform services; assesses the data privacy implications of those designs; collaborates on integration testing and implementation plans; recommends changes in policies, processes, and procedures; serves as a liaison, consultant, and advisor throughout the division to provide best practice engineering solutions; participates in requests for proposal (RFP) processes; works with technology vendors and outside consultants.
Qualifications
Required
Performs the computer engineering activities required to evaluate and assess technology; provides technical leadership on assigned projects and initiatives; researches and reports on the designs of networks, computer systems, software, and online platform services; assesses the data privacy implications of those designs; collaborates on integration testing and implementation plans; recommends changes in policies, processes, and procedures; serves as a liaison, consultant, and advisor throughout the division to provide best practice engineering solutions; participates in requests for proposal (RFP) processes; works with technology vendors and outside consultants.
Qualifications
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in information systems, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
- Four (4) years of experience in computer engineering or a related field, two (2) years of which includes the assessment of hardware, software, and cloud-based platforms.
- Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of network systems, computer systems, software, and cloud-based platforms
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy local, county, and state regulations, laws, and policies.
- Strong attention to detail and skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Ability to develop evaluation criteria and methodologies for assessing information technology products.
- Ability to act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on a range of modern systems and technologies.
- Ability to plan and coordinate the work of other technical specialists.
- Ability to compose reports, guidelines, specifications, and contractual documents.
- Ability to lead formal beta testing efforts for hardware, software, and other modern technologies.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people with a wide range of technical backgrounds.
- Master's degree.