{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f8fc13a8a264cbcd979e1f25","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f8fc13a8a264cbcd979e1f25","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f8fc13a8a264cbcd979e1f25","title":"Application Engineer IV","description":"Overview\nWork Where it Matters\nTuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.\nAt Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.\nFor our shareholders , Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.\nFor our government customers , Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.\nAs a Tuvli employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.\nJob Summary:\nTuvli is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of Applications Engineer - SME for an existing government client. The place of performance for this contract is in Alexandria, VA.\nThe Applications Engineer SME must have experience with network management and analysis tools such as Solar Winds. The SME shall have a solid working technical knowledge of software applications, protocols, and standards; hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience; knowledge of network security measures; and of applicable data privacy practices and laws.\nResponsibilities\nJob Responsibilities:\nEnsure the stable operation and efficient performance of various applications.\nAnalyze application performance across the organization’s LANs and WANs.\nDesign, develop, and integrate new technical security applications utilized on the NSM security networks to support future technical security technologies.\nCoordinate with system administrators to troubleshoot applications, their performance and maintain end user expectations.\nDevelop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery.\nPerform network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.\nAdminister and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights.\nRecommend, schedule and perform system improvements, upgrades, and repairs.\nInteract with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.\nProvide application performance statistics and reports.\nLiaise with software application developers and software engineers from vendors in order to troubleshoot difficult problems and ensure application availability.\nEnsure end-to-end application communications to provide remote monitoring and accurate status from monitored technical security devices.\nTroubleshoot application communication interactions between the different applications to obtain accurate and timely status of monitored technical security systems.\nManage the NOC to ensure 24/7/365 operation by personnel that are proficient in the use of applications in use.\nResponsible for training NOC support personnel and their proficiency with all applications in use.\nResolve or help Watchstanders resolve more complicated technical (Tier II) issues. When required due to staffing shortages or unusually high volume of work, perform Tier I troubleshooting and other routine tasks, including server resets, pinging network nodes, administering user accounts, running & reviewing Neuralstar and iPost reports, assisting end users, etc.\nContinually evaluate current processes, identify deficiencies or areas of potential improvement, and offer possible solutions to the NOC Manager. Assist in planning and implementing positive change.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nThree years or more of directly related experience is preferred.\nMinimum of an Active Secret Level Clearance Required with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret level and SCI designation.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nA degree in the field of computer science or a related discipline is preferred.\nIT certifications are a plus.\nPosted Salary Range\n130K to 145K\nBenefits Information\nRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).\nJob: Information Technology\nTravel: None\nOrganization: Tuvli\nClearance: SECRET\nWork Type: Hybrid\nRemote: No\nReqID: 2024-12817","company":"Akima1","rawCompany":"akima1","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:47:25.204Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Engineer IV","description":"Overview\nWork Where it Matters\nTuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.\nAt Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.\nFor our shareholders , Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.\nFor our government customers , Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.\nAs a Tuvli employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.\nJob Summary:\nTuvli is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of Applications Engineer - SME for an existing government client. The place of performance for this contract is in Alexandria, VA.\nThe Applications Engineer SME must have experience with network management and analysis tools such as Solar Winds. 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When required due to staffing shortages or unusually high volume of work, perform Tier I troubleshooting and other routine tasks, including server resets, pinging network nodes, administering user accounts, running & reviewing Neuralstar and iPost reports, assisting end users, etc.\nContinually evaluate current processes, identify deficiencies or areas of potential improvement, and offer possible solutions to the NOC Manager. Assist in planning and implementing positive change.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\nThree years or more of directly related experience is preferred.\nMinimum of an Active Secret Level Clearance Required with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret level and SCI designation.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nA degree in the field of computer science or a related discipline is preferred.\nIT certifications are a plus.\nPosted Salary Range\n130K to 145K\nBenefits Information\nRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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