Work Where it Matters

Qivliq Federal Group, 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.

At Qivliq, 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.

For our shareholders, Qivliq 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.

For our government customers, Qivliq delivers leading edge IT expertise, ensuring high-performing infrastructure systems in support of complex missions.

As a Qivliq 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.

Job Summary:

Qivliq Federal Group is looking for a Test Engineer to work on the Air Force Core Services Design and Integration contract at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Job Responsibilities:

• The individual will be part of a test team and support the testing of core service systems (software) on the Air Force Network (AFNET).
• The team supports the fielding of modifications and upgrades to AFNET services, primarily Microsoft technologies. The individual will follow test plans and document results.
• The individual may also build or configure test environments using Microsoft Server software, VMWare, and other server technologies. The individual must be able to perform basic network troubleshooting and recommend Windows system administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of overall IT experience. A B.A. or B.S. degree may substitute for 2 years.
• Experience with Windows administration, implementation, or operations/user support.
• An active SECRET clearance.
• Knowledge of IA controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior DoD or USAF working environment experience a plus.
• Vendor training/certifications a plus.
• Microsoft Certification such as MCSA, SCCM, Exchange.
• Experience/certification in one or more of the following services: Active Directory, Exchange, VMWare, SCCM, SCOM, TMG, Blackberry.
• Experience with HBSS, ACAS, and antivirus software.
• Understanding of network services such as DHCP, routing, VPNs, and VLANs.
• Experience with operating systems, patching, GPO’s, and DNS.
• Certificates: DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification and associated CE certificate (Typically Security ).

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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, 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).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: No

Organization: Qivliq Federal Group

Clearance: SECRET

Shift: Day Job

Work Type: On-Site

Req ID: QIV00802