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For consideration of any of the following positions, please submit your resume as a MS WORD attachment and send it to careers at consortiuminc.com with the job title as the subject.

Application Security Engineer
We are looking for an Application Security Engineer who will be responsible for helping design security for all aspects of the application life cycle. The ASE ensures security risks of applications are known and evaluated for significance and effective security products and techniques are identified, implemented, and applied. Position serves as subject matter expert on production security technologies.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Researches new information security technologies (in the areas of application and application infrastructure components).
  • Participates in teams with security SMEs, in all application lifecycle phases, including: requirements gathering, architecture development, product/service selection and procurement, functional & QA testing, detailed technical design, technology infrastructure implementation and deployment, migration from existing services, operational process and procedure documentation, operations staff training,
  • Advises and consults internal clients on appropriate application of existing security services to solve problems or enable new business opportunities.
  • Recommends, customizes, implements, documents, and transitions to operations, reusable technical security service components including: application level intrusion detection systems, authentication systems, authorization systems, audit trail management systems, cryptographic systems, and others as defined by management.
  • Researches and implements new security technologies as point solutions for Technology initiatives unqualified under reusable enterprise security services. Based on accumulated knowledge of project-specific security implementations, recommend new security service development ideas to the Security Technology R&D process.
  • Assess applications to identify security risks using appropriate automated tools and other manual techniques. Provide viable recommendations for minimizing or eliminating identified security risks. Advise and assist with implementing recommendations where needed.
  • Assists application teams with resolving security issues in their application.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science or equivalent with two years of professional work experience in application development, including experience in the delivery of secure systems or the assessment of application security; a masters degree emphasizing application security may be accepted in lieu of work experience. Experience should include:
  • Development languages and frameworks: VBA, ASP, ASP.NET, Perl, C#, Java/J2EE, XML, Python, Ajax, Google GWT or Yahoo YUI
  • Inner workings and security aspects of variety of Application Servers (Weblogic), Web Servers (Apache, IIS), Database Servers (Oracle, MS SQL).
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products especially MS Excel, MS Word and Visio is desired.
  • Preferred that the candidate have hands-on experience performing application security assessments using business-class assessment tools including static code analyzers (e.g. Fortify , Ounce), web vulnerability analyzers (e.g. AppScan, WebInspect), platform vulnerability scanners (e.g. Qualys), Nessus, as well as manual techniques for evaluating logic flaws. Experience performing manual code security review is a plus.
  • Excellent technical writing, documentation development, process mapping, and visual communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

    Location: Rockville, MD



    VOIP Telecom Consultant

    The Telecommunication Consultant (TC) manages the day-to-day operations of the telecommunications area. The TC is responsible for managing the existing enterprise legacy voice and emergent VoIP infrastructure which includes Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems, voice mail systems, Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) and Interactive Voice Response systems IVRs. The TC is responsible for managing the relationship with telcos and wireless carriers, telecom hardware manufacturers and service providers. The TC is responsible for the mobile wireless devices and the video teleconferencing systems. Position serves as subject matter expert on legacy and up-and-coming telecommunication architectures, unified communications protocols and voice-video-data converged networks.

    Essential Job Functions:
  • Manages the day-to-day operations of the telecommunications area. Responsible for managing, implementing & supporting the existing enterprise voice infrastructure which includes Nortel legacy PBX systems, Nortel Media Gateways, Nortel Symposium Call Center solutions, Nortel Voice mail systems, ACD and IVR. Managing an Aspect automatic call distribution and interactive voice response systems used by two separate internal HelpDesks.
  • Work with the senior technology leadership, business users and peers to develop a multi-year Telecom strategy, vision & goal, to plan, design, implement & support enterprise wide VoIP infrastructure and associated hardware & software, including IP-PBXs, call management systems, voice mail, soft-phones, automatic call distribution and interactive voice response systems.
  • Develop a plan in collaboration with the Data network team to integrate IP telephony systems with enterprise LANs, WANs, wireless LANs, and other Internet-based services and protocols. Evaluate, test, prepare detailed reports & recommendations for new technologies and solutions such as Unified communications (UC).
  • Choose outsourced third party vendors to select, deploy, and utilize appropriate tools to manage legacy POTS and ip telephony traffic on the network, provide fault detection & alerting and report on system performance. Monitor, identify and resolve capacity and performance issues for VoIP traffic to ensure continued, uninterrupted operation of telephony systems.
  • Work with wireless vendors to develop a program to manage mobile devices, such as BlackBerrys, PDAs and Cell Phones. Manage wireless voice and data plans to provide maximum benefits to the organization. Implement, maintain & negotiate telecommunication services with local & long distance providers
  • Develop the strategy for collaboration and conferencing systems. Manage the day-to-day operations of the existing video teleconferencing (VTC) system infrastructure. Establish the stratgey for mobile VTC units, desktop conferencing units and other user collaboration and conferencing solutions.
  • Perform periodic telephony audits to identify services that are no longer required and services that should be replaced with newer technologies. Manage telecommunications budget for VoIP systems, legacy voice systems and wireless voice/data services. Manage cost saving requirements, identify, test and recommend replacement technologies for US & International use of mobile devices.
  • Manages the vendor relationships with Telecom wired and wireless carriers, Telecom Hardware manufacturers and service providers, which include Avaya, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and local loop providers

    Requirements:
  • Consistent track record of success in managing day-to-day operations of the telecommunications area. Versed in telecommunications, wireless and VoIP security best practices
  • Must have experience with the implementation of a VoIP system in a multi-site enterprise supporting a minimum of 5,000 users.
  • At least 10 years of hands-on legacy telecommunications experience and 5 years managing a Telecom and or Network design team with sufficient VoIP experience
  • Certification in voice and routing/switching such as CCVP (Cisco Certified Voice Professional) or CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certifications.
  • Prior experience with one or more of the leading VoIP systems; Avaya, Cisco, Nortel, ShoreTel.
  • Solid background in routing, switching, TCP/IP, SIP, H323 and QoS.
  • Detailed knowledge of the configuration, optimization and operation of VoIP equipment.
  • Excellent technical writing, documentation development and visual communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain resource allocation, timely communications and meeting deadlines for high profile projects. Must have strong project management experience of new PBX/VoIP installations

    Location: Bethesda, MD



    Project Manager

    We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager to manage all aspects of complex, cross-functional projects in a matrixed organization. Manages project teams in projects that support the business/production units.

    Duties:

  • Manages all aspects of complex, cross-functional projects.
  • Prepares project justifications and plans for senior management.
  • Determines personnel and resource requirements to complete projects and negotiates availability of resources, as needed.
  • Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and monitors assigned projects to ensure timely completion, cost effectiveness, and functionality are met.
  • Coordinates the gathering and analysis of pertinent information re user requirements, workflow, etc., and the development of solutions, including scope and objectives.
  • Coordinates enhancement of existing products/systems and/or implementation of new products/systems with appropriate operations groups.
  • Identifies and resolves time, resource, and priority conflicts among projects. Alerts manager to conflicts requiring resolution at higher levels.
  • Conducts ongoing assessments of projects to ensure that project plans continue to meet business needs.
  • Provides status reports as required. Ensures that stakeholders are kept informed of the status, risks, and issues surrounding their projects.
  • May manage multiple complex projects and/or Project Managers.
  • Works with users, support units, and development sections in developing, planning, scheduling, and implementing new systems, software, services, products and applications.
  • Evaluates existing products/systems and/or those under consideration for purchase, developing recommendations to meet product/system objectives. Negotiates and coordinates with vendors in the purchase/lease of hardware and software in accordance with BNA’s purchasing policy.
  • Maintains knowledge of technological developments and resources that might benefit BNA in enhancing its business operations and meeting its business objectives.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated exceptional project management skills. Ability to manage projects and supervise people in the most complex projects. Strong knowledge of scheduling and organizing projects and use of Project Management software applications, such as MS Project.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and conflict resolution techniques, recognizing which issues should be escalated to higher levels for resolution.
  • Ability to work effectively and independently in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.
  • Current knowledge of information technology resources applicable to BNA’s business environment, including hardware, software, utilities, techniques, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of electronic product and/or systems development and implementation methodologies. Demonstrated knowledge of all stages of the systems and/or product design and software development lifecycles.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills as necessary to communicate, negotiate, advise, or resolve issues that are highly complex including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users effectively.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of budgeting analysis and cost control practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide timely and effective support to users and first line support staff on highly complex problems involving multiple systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze the requirements of systems. Ability to function as technical contributor and internal consultant on projects.

    Education:
    College degree with coursework in information systems, business, engineering, or equivalent experience is required. Formal training in project management strongly preferred.

    Experience:
    Minimum eight years of progressively responsible experience in information systems, including five years of experience managing mid-sized projects required.

    Location: Arlington, VA



    Vignette Developer

    Vignette development position. Experience with 7.6 a plus. Develops, implements, integrates and maintains applications. Under general supervision, formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop complex information systems. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs. Designs and constructs databases to ensure integrity, performance, accessibility, and recoverability of data. Establishes database definitions and tables; designs, codes, tests, and implements custom database scripts and formal procedures. May perform physical or logical data modeling. Develops applications for interactive web sites using Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 technologies.

    Location: Rockville, MD



    Windows 2000/2003 Server, Active Directory, Exchange 2003, Linux,Systems Engineer
    Responsibilities
    Works independently under the broad oversight and direction of the IT Director:
  • Manages an Active Directory for the domain, as assigned
  • Manages other application systems, as assigned
  • Performs IT-related tasks including: running hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting hardware and printer functionality, configuring hardware for new users, maintaining computer equipment and supplies inventory, IT-related documentation, and participating in disaster recovery rehearsals
  • Analyzes complex situations or conditions and determines corrective action(s) required
  • Directs other IT Engineers in taking corrective action
  • Performs daily operation checks on the servers and the network
  • Performs daily network maintenance and/or management over network resources including SAN, NAS, DAS, virtualized machines, file servers, exchange, Intrusion detection system, firewalls, router, and switches and so on
  • Troubleshoots the most difficult issues emerging from daily maintenance or emerging situations
  • Provides technical guidance, training, and coaching to junior-level IT staff members
  • Prioritizes and schedules IT requests and quickly identifies and escalates issues when necessary
  • Coordinates equipment procurement and repairs with vendors (e.g., Dell, HP, ABS systems)
  • Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, and configuring systems and applications;

    Knowledge and Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years full-time IT Support experience
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with networking and security, Windows 2000/2003 Server, Active Directory, MS Exchange, wireless devices, HP/Dell/Toshiba printers, remote access/VPN, Microsoft Office and OS, hardware/software troubleshooting
  • Highly experienced in IT Security and Disaster Recovery Plan including backup, remote backup and restore
  • Keen ability to understand typical network infrastructure and be able to configure simple network setting such as DHCP, DNS, ISA and AD;
  • Ability to maintain and manage network resources such as Network switches, Windows domain Active Directory environment without supervision
  • Some SQL Database experience preferred
  • In- depth knowledge of wireless printers and network set up
  • Linux (Cent-OS/Red Hat) and PDA (Blackberry/PalmOS) experience is a plus
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office products, and MS Windows O/S
  • High proficiency in managing user permissions and setting different users groups using GPO
  • Knowledge of Exchange server setup and administering user mailboxes

    Skills
  • Utmost reliability in ensuring network security and protecting confidential data
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills;
  • Ability to handle the most difficult or sensitive situations with customers and other IT team members in a professional manner
  • Ability to adapt to a growing user base and a changing work environment
  • Ability to reorganize priorities and respond quickly to issues escalated by IT management
  • Must be proactive, self-driven, and have the ability to resolve highly complex problems independently, with minimal direction and oversight
  • Must demonstrate a positive work attitude and strong customer service skills

    Location: Rockville, MD, Washington, DC and Columbia, MD



    Web Systems Administrator- Linux, Apache
    We are seeking a rare individual to work in a fast paced environment managing over 50 physical servers. Challenging work with many opportunities to use strong problem solving skills while working with team managing the entire infrastructure from the bottom up. Rare opportunity to manage almost all components in the full stack.

    Skilled system administrator/engineer/webmaster needed with talents ranging from Apache server configuration, building web pages, to administering and configuring load balancers. Requires extensive experience and knowledge of managing servers that run public facing web sites; Internet applications and protocols as well as experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL. Person needs to be able to quickly understand complex infrastructures and configurations, adapt and be able to solve technical problems working from the front end to the backend. Application troubleshooting skills also required. Not seeking typical system administrator has to be someone with experience outside of just traditional sys admin.

    Required Skills
  • 5+ years experience with Linux system administration (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar OS).
  • 3+ Experience managing public facing, front end web servers/web sites, including configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting.
  • 3+ years experience with Apache server configuration and management.
  • 3+ years experience with JBoss application server configuration and management.
  • 3+ years experience shell scripting and/or other programming (Perl, Python) to accomplish various tasks.
  • 3+ years MySQL Database configuration and management experience.
  • 1+ year experience managing/administering Content Management Systems (CMS).
  • Firm understanding and experience with TCP/IP networking concepts and principles.
  • Firm understanding and experience working with both hardware (Netscreen preferable) and software (iptables) based firewalls.
  • Strong security background and experience.
  • Firm grasp of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, AJAX, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby on Rails
  • Familiarity with various monitoring tools and experience dealing with a web site that has high SLA objectives.
  • Shift Work * job may also require shifts outside or beyond normal business hours. (example 3 pm * 11 pm)

    Location: Washington, DC



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