Software Engineer
Company Overview By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.
Responsibilities
The Contractor shall manage and execute the technical activities required to design, develop, integrate, test, and field applications and cloud computing resources to meet the USCG TDL Owner's deployment timelines and goals. These activities include: Develop and maintain Application Program Interfaces (APls) required for USCG information systems to pull data from CG-OWL. Customize CG-OWL User Interfaces for USCG use. Gather CG-OWL user feedback, assess validity, and present to Effort POC to collaboratively add and prioritize features to the Product Roadmap / Backlog. Conduct Operational and User Acceptance Testing. The Contractor shall monitor and report to the USCG, CG-OWL performance metrics as outlined in the USCG Modernized Learning Management System CONOPS to ensure compliance. To meet availability and performance requirements, the Contractor shall (C.5.4.1): Report performance metrics to USCG once per month, including any planned or unplanned downtimes and a summary of actions to address the downtime, and future mitigating factors. Address all defects found in the MLMS system, or inform third parties (e.g., Moodle, Learning Locker, Rustici, Cloud One) of any defects found. Update existing Sys/App Admin process guides from the USAF and USCG required to maintain the CG-OWL. Identify gaps in Sys/App Admin process guides required to maintain the CG-OWL. Assist Training Course owners upload course material. Coordinate with Tier 1 and Tier 2 help desk to understand areas of friction for end-users. Provide Tier 3 assistance for issues escalated through service desk process and critical issues. Keep process guides updated for System Administrators in accordance with the latest process or software release. Defects will be reported in a central USCG SharePoint system, and will include all available information, as well as contact information of defect reporter. The SharePoint will only be accessible by Tier 1, Tier 2, and those identified by the Effort POC (C.5.4.1). The Contractor shall provide Tiered 3 Support for CG-OWL Monday through Friday 0900-1700 ET excluding Federal Holidays. Tiered 3 support is defined by advanced support requiring investigation on a code level. The Contractor shall utilize the primary USCG ticketing system, currently CGFixIT (BMC Remedy), to properly document and respond to all incidents, problems, service requests, and maintenance IAW applicable USCG process guides, policies, and procedures. The contractor shall use the following CGFixIT (BMC Remedy) functional roles: Incident Assignee, Incident Manager, Work Order Assignee, and Work Order Manager. Required Experience/Qualifications Bachelor's degree Possess IAT Level II certification At least 3 years' revelant experience Special Requirements/Security Clearance Active Secret clearance
Benefits
Overview CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Wellness Program 401(k) Matching Disability (Short Term & Long Term) Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Education & Training Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty) CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.