Smith Johnson Tech

Role Description - Design and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions across data centers, branches, and cloud environments. - Lead or participate in the evaluation and implementation of new networking technologies and tools. - While collaborating with peers, develop and establish long-term objectives and modernization efforts for the network infrastructure. - Develop and contribute to automations efforts for critical and reoccurring tasks within the team. - Mentor other members of the team and provide technical assistance to cross-functional teams. - Participate in an on-call rotation and provide escalation support for critical incidents. Qualifications - 8 or more years in a network engineering role. - Significant experience in designing, implementing, and supporting datacenter networks in Spine-Leaf topologies, leveraging VXLAN and EVPN with Cisco Nexus infrastructure. - Significant experience with advanced routing configurations, with special attention to BGP and OSPF. - Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-managed network solutions which include SD-WAN, switches, and wireless (Special attention to those with Cisco Meraki experience). - Experience in leveraging scripting languages and automation to simplify and support complex networks. This can include the use of Python, Ansible, and Terraform. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required. Requirements - Understanding of a wide range of infrastructure technologies like virtualization, containerization, load balancing, DDoS protection, security. - Industry network certifications such as CCIE and CCNP. - Experience in designing and supporting cloud environments, with particular attention in GCP, AWS, and Azure. - Experience with network monitoring and performance tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana with Prometheus, Wireshark, and similar.

Role Description Performs advanced (senior level) computer programming in an IMS/application mainframe environment. Work involves overseeing programming projects, analyzing proposed applications, and designing software solutions. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. - Knowledge of modern programming languages is required to ‘translate’ how the batch code will be redefined in the new language. - Ability to present findings of research in business terms clearly so requirements can be created. - Ability to diagram flow for the batch programs to enhance understanding of the overall process. - Hierarchal and Relational database knowledge required. - Ability to read schedules in JobTrack. - Ability to document those schedules by program groupings. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience. - 5+ years detailed knowledge of developing and maintaining IMS/application mainframe applications. - 5+ years CICS/BMS experience. - 5+ years experience in COBOL, CICS, JCL, REXX, ISPF, File-Aid or a similar product. Requirements - 5+ years hands-on experience with Mark IV. - 5+ years ISPF and other IBM utilities experience. - 5+ years experience with File Aid. - 3+ years experience with Expediter. - 3+ years experience with JCL. - 3+ years IMS and VSAM experience. - 3+ years experience reading code, understanding business rules, and modifying programs based on user requirements. Company Description For additional job openings see our website: www.smithjohnson.com

Role Description MDCPS is seeking a highly skilled ADABAS administrator to collaborate with other ADABAS administrators at MDHS to support MACWIS and other applications supported by MDHS. Qualifications - Ten years of experience with Software AG products, ADABAS, Natural, Natural One, Predict, Construct, ADABAS Replication, Treehouse tcVision, WebMethods EntireX, CONNX SQL gateway, ApplinX, Natural AJAX - Ten years of experience analyzing user requirements and designs along with testing, implementing and performing quality assurance of information systems utilizing Natural One, ADABAS, MVS/JCL, COBOL/CICS, VSAM files, Linux/zLinux, Espsoft/SCL, Informix, and UNIX - Three years of experience advising on system architecture, and developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes - Two years of knowledge and experience of SNAP, TANF, eligibility, economic assistance, and child welfare policies and procedures, and implementing state and federal mandates in Linux systems Requirements - Experience with Jira and KACE ITSM systems - Experience with SCRUM/iteration methodologies - Experience modernizing legacy applications - Experience with child welfare workflows and systems and related federal requirements Skills - ADABAS - 5-7 Years Required - Relational Database Systems - 3-5 Years Required - CICS, JCL, CA-7, VSAM - 3-5 Years Required - Agile - 3-5 Years Preferred - SDLC - 3-5 years Required

Role Description The Technical Writer will support the planning, development, implementation, and ongoing operations of a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) in compliance with federal regulations and guidance issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Children’s Bureau. The role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating project documentation required for federal approval, system implementation, and operational support. The Technical Writer will collaborate with project management, business analysts, system architects, developers, quality assurance teams, and program stakeholders to produce clear, accurate documentation aligned with federal CCWIS requirements and project governance standards. Responsibilities - Develop, maintain, and coordinate federally required documentation for a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS), ensuring compliance with regulations and guidance issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Children’s Bureau. - Prepare and maintain Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), including Implementation APDs (IAPDs), Operational APDs (OAPDs), and APD Updates, along with supporting narratives, appendices, and documentation required to obtain and maintain federal approval and funding for the system. - Document system architecture, modular design, functionality, and technical implementation approaches to demonstrate compliance with CCWIS regulations (45 CFR 1355 and 1356) and federal system certification expectations. - Develop and maintain the CCWIS Data Quality Plan required by ACF and the Children’s Bureau, including documentation of data governance structures, data stewardship responsibilities, data quality standards, monitoring processes, validation rules, error remediation procedures, and alignment with federal reporting requirements such as AFCARS, NCANDS, and NYTD. - Assist the PMO and OCM teams with tasks and documentation. - Develop or maintain implementation and operational documentation including deployment guides, system configuration documentation, operational procedures, disaster recovery documentation, and continuity of operations documentation. - Maintain business process documentation and standard operating procedures describing how the system supports child welfare program operations and case management workflows. - Maintain end-user documentation and training materials including user guides, training manuals, job aids, online help content, and knowledge base documentation to support system implementation and ongoing system use. - Maintain documentation standards, templates, version control processes, and documentation governance procedures to ensure consistency and traceability across all project documentation. - Coordinate with project managers, business analysts, system architects, developers, quality assurance teams, program staff, and vendors to gather technical and program information and translate complex system concepts into clear, accurate documentation. - Support responses to federal review comments, documentation requests, and audit inquiries from ACF, the Children’s Bureau, or other oversight bodies. - Maintain documentation repositories and ensure documentation is updated as system functionality, requirements, and operational procedures evolve throughout the system lifecycle. - Demonstrate experience supporting large-scale government IT system implementations, preferably in child welfare, human services, or other federally funded health and human services programs. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field. - Experience in analyzing, documenting, and implementing software solutions in a technical environment (5 Years). - Experience with cloud technologies, SaaS solutions, and data analysis (3 Years). - Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail (5 Years). - Effective communication, organizational and time-management skills. - Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality deliverables. - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Requirements - Specific experience in case management with Child Welfare domains. - Hosted web application implementation experience within the Human Services sector (i.e., Social Services, Crisis/Emergency Services). - Change management experience.

Role Description The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services seeks a senior data scientist to support a proof-of-concept demonstration using natural language processing and other machine learning methods to improve the intake process. This work is critical to demonstrate the potential of the latest technology to improve the lives of children at risk. The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the development, implementation, and testing of statistical models, integration of NLP, and refinement and testing of the prototype. - Evaluate algorithmic trade-offs and provide guidance to ensure the State’s objectives are satisfied. - Work closely with State stakeholders and technical team members to ensure the quality of results and that derived methods are transparent, statistically sound, relevant, and documented. Key Responsibilities - Create a Development Framework - Establish a framework for the execution of technical tasks within the proof-of-concept. - Identify critical milestones related to information, receipt of data, testing, and delivery. - Identify key risk factors and means of mitigation. - Current Processes & Technology - Participate in critical discussions involving current intake workflows and decision-making processes. - Contribute to the identification of intake process shortcomings and prioritize based on their impact on children and State resources. - Devise New Intake Approach Using New Technologies - Lead the development of a new intake process leveraging natural language processing and other machine learning algorithms. - Identify functional blocks and reconcile their contributions to solving prioritized shortcomings. - Evaluate architectural and computational implementation trade-offs for each functional block. - Evaluate trade-offs of using different data sources, including existing systems, sample data, simulated data, or other alternatives. - Document the final approach for transparency. - Design Review(s) - Create the framework for the design review process. - Lead the design review and evaluate: - The functional design with respect to resolving prioritized intake process shortcomings. - Technical, schedule, data security, and other risk factors. - Source of data and its usefulness in demonstrating the efficacy of the approach. - Proposed methods of test and demonstration. - Documentation of the process for transparency. - Implementation of Proof-of-Concept - Oversee the implementation of the prototype by conducting weekly status updates and, when appropriate, gate reviews. - Provide guidance when needed to mitigate risk and remove technical or administrative roadblocks. - Conference Room Demonstration - Provide conference room support to demonstrate how the prototype application can improve child outcomes and reduce State resources. - Capture key stakeholder comments regarding technical aspects of the application. - Roadmap - Contribute to the development of a roadmap illustrating how the developed technology could be integrated into the State’s ecosystem of technologies and processes. - Agile Development Process - Contribute to the Agile development process to ensure the success of the project. Qualifications - Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or related field. - Participation in US Federal Gov’t data science programs requiring TS/SCI clearance. - Data engineering expertise with experience custom building programs processing in excess of 700 million records in less than 30 minutes. - Proven expertise working with CCWIS data attributes to predict child welfare outcomes. - Extensive knowledge of statistical algorithms, machine learning, and adaptive systems. - Prior history of designing and building machine learning algorithms from the ground up. - Experience making technical trade-offs between algorithmic approaches. - Prior success in developing optimal non-rule-based decision-making systems. - Successful history of converting social processes and human decision-making into computational models.

Role Description The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services seeks a Senior Business Analyst to support a proof-of-concept demonstration using natural language processing and other machine learning methods to improve the intake process. This work is critical to demonstrate the potential of the latest technology to improve the lives of children at risk. The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will play a key role in realizing strategic initiatives for the State by: - Optimizing workflows - Partnering with customers at all levels of the organization - Collaborating with technical resources to develop tools and methods that improve the intake process The SBA must possess excellent communication skills, a proven record of delivering meaningful results, and the ability to work in an Agile environment. Furthermore, the SBA should be familiar with the data systems commonly used by Child Protective Services. Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field - Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a business analyst role for either state, local, or corporate clients - Proven expertise delivering CCWIS solutions, including but not limited to, intake processes, call center operations processes, and case actioning - Working experience on design, configuration, and delivery of at least (2) COTS CCWIS systems, including systems by RedMane Technology - An understanding of how to advance a strategy and devise tactics to achieve incremental goals - Knowledge of developmental projects related to algorithm design, implementation, and testing is a plus Requirements - Ensure the State’s objectives of protecting children and reducing the use of State resources are maintained throughout the proof-of-concept - Add to the project objectives based on requests from the State - Organize exploratory interviews, discovery sessions, and workshops with State representatives to understand and document current workflows and shortcomings - Identify key stakeholders and document their specific views on the current intake process - Work with technical team members to capture the technical implications of the shortcomings - Participate in discussions related to the development of the new intake process to ensure the objectives of the State are being met - Provide workflow insight; reconcile the current workflow with the proposed revised workflow - Identify issues and benefits from the user’s perspective - Contribute to the development of key metrics associated with measuring the prototype’s efficacy - Document as appropriate for the purposes of transparency to the State - Provide written and verbal communications to clarify technical points as appropriate - Partner with key stakeholders at all levels within MDCPS to ensure their understanding, participation, and support of the project - Gain support by understanding what is working and what could be improved in the current intake process - Provide short status reports on a bi-weekly basis and a monthly summary report - Organize the conference room demo for key stakeholders - Provide the framework for the demonstration to ensure the objectives of the State are satisfied - Work with the technical staff to ensure the major functionality of the application is presented and understood by the key stakeholders - Document feedback from the demonstration - Contribute to the development of a roadmap that illustrates how the developed technology could be integrated into the State’s ecosystem of technologies and processes - Draft a final report of the project documenting all significant aspects - Provide a review copy of the report to the State and capture comments from State officials - Update the final report based on comments from State officials and resubmit the final report - Provide scrum leadership and create documentation as agreed on with State representatives Company Description

Role Description The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services seeks a PS/PMO to support a proof-of-concept demonstration using natural language processing and other machine learning methods to improve the intake process. This work is critical to demonstrate the potential of the latest technology to improve the lives of children at risk. The Program Strategist will play a key role in realizing strategic initiatives for the State by overseeing interviews, discovery sessions, workshops, and documentation to further the objective of developing tools and methods to improve the intake process. The PS/PMO must possess excellent communication skills, a proven record of delivering meaningful results, and the ability to work in an Agile environment. Furthermore, the PS/PMO should be familiar with the data systems commonly used by Child Protective Services. Key Responsibilities - Ensure the Objectives of the Project are Satisfied - The PS/PMO will ensure the State’s objectives of protecting children and reducing the use of State resources are maintained throughout the proof-of-concept. - The PS/PMO will add to the project objectives based on requests from the State. - Oversight of Exploratory Interviews, Discovery Sessions, and Workshops - Provide leadership of exploratory interviews, discovery sessions, and workshops with State representatives to understand and document current workflows and shortcomings. - Contribute to the Development of a New Intake Process - Oversee discussions related to the development of the new intake process to ensure the objectives of the State are being met. - Contribute to the development of key metrics associated with measuring the prototype’s efficacy. - Review documentation as appropriate for the purposes of transparency to the State. - Engage State at All Levels - Ensure proper communication and coordination of key stakeholders at all levels within MDCPS to ensure their understanding, participation, and support of the project. - Gain support by understanding what is working and what could be improved in the current intake process. - Coordinate Conference Room Demonstrations - Oversee the conference room demo for key stakeholders. - Review the framework for the demonstration to ensure the objectives of the State are satisfied. - Roadmap - Oversee the development of a roadmap that illustrates how the developed technology could be integrated into the State’s ecosystem of technologies and processes. - Final Report - Oversee the development of the final report of the project, documenting all significant aspects. Qualifications - Masters, MBA or Executive MBA type degree in business administration, finance, or a related field. - Minimum twenty (20) years of experience in project management roles for either state, local, or corporate clients. - Proven expertise in AI product management, product requirements definition, and solution prototype development. - Proven expertise in Pattern of Life analysis and Geospatial analysis of State Gov’t problems, including but not limited to, child welfare, public safety, fraud/program integrity and risk management. - Deep knowledge and successful experience implementing IT enterprise solutions involving data analytics. - Skill in engaging all levels of an organization and gaining their support. - A successful history of using Agile, Pert, and Gant methodologies to manage complex developments. - An understanding of how to advance a strategy and devise tactics to achieve incremental goals. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Experience identifying key stakeholders and winning their support. - Skill in managing budgets, scope, project risk, and delivering results. - A successful history of conducting extensive interviews, leading workshops, discovery sessions, collaborating on technology roadmaps, and drafting reports.

Role Description This is a strict 3 month contract with no extension expected beyond June 30. Focus will be on Complex SQL Stored Procedure Optimization. Migration of code from Dev environment to Production Environment with orchestration handled by Informatica PowerCenter/IDMC. Qualifications - 4–7 years of hands-on Informatica ETL experience. - Experience with Informatica IDMC / Informatica Cloud or PowerCenter with migration exposure. - Experience supporting or administering Informatica environments. - Strong SQL skills with Oracle databases. - Experience working with stored procedures and database-driven logic. - Experience supporting ETL testing, validation, and issue resolution. - Experience with Linux based operating systems and command line interface. Requirements - Prior PowerCenter → IDMC migration experience. - Familiarity with cloud or hybrid execution environments. - Experience or familiarity with Linux system administration activities. - Experience supporting regulated or audit-sensitive data systems.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Staff augmentation for the DFA Network Team in support of Domino Server and Notes administration. The project will involve: - Upgrade of existing production and development Domino servers from version 12 to version 14.X in a Windows Server environment - Implementation of Domino Leap and Domino Nomad - Conversion of multiple applications to the latest versions - Integration with existing DB2 databases Qualifications - A four-year degree from an accredited school with a preferred field of study in an IT specific area (Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems & Network Administration, or like field) - Five (5) years of Domino administration and Notes support with version upgrade and patching experience included - Five (5) or more years of network infrastructure, Windows Server, and DB2/ODBC experience - Five (5) or more years of general IT experience - 3-5+ years of Windows Server 2019 - 7+ years of Domino Release 12.0.1 - 7+ years of 14.5 - 7+ years of HCL Notes 12 and 14.5 - 3-5+ years of IBM DB2 11.1 - Excellent English-speaking skills, written communication skills, and knowledge transfer skills Requirements - DB2/ODBC experience - Security best practices - VPN connections - Certificates and public key management Company Description

Role Description Help Shape the Future of Space Missions. Our client doesn't just operate systems—we expand what space-based technologies and their supporting infrastructure can achieve. For nearly seven decades, our client has delivered mission-critical solutions that protect national security and advance scientific discovery. Their work spans satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems, data processing, and autonomous systems, supporting some of the most important missions for the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges, leading technical innovation, and contributing to next-generation space missions, we invite you to join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and mission-focused professionals. Responsibilities - Lead the design and implementation of secure, high-performing cloud architectures for satellite ground systems. - Define cloud architecture strategy, evaluate alternatives, and recommend best-fit solutions. - Architect and implement mission data flow and processing frameworks with built-in monitoring and escalation tooling. - Design and template Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, automated deployments. - Architect and govern security and compliance frameworks, including NIST control implementation and automated evidence generation. - Architect cloud networking solutions for internal and external system integration. - Lead containerization and orchestration strategies and best practices. - Design and manage cloud data storage and data management solutions. - Evaluate cloud performance, reliability, and cost, and recommend continuous improvements. - Provide architectural oversight for system integration, operations, sustainment, and lifecycle management to ensure alignment with strategic goals. - Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor to customers and program leadership. - Mentor and guide senior and junior engineering staff, establishing best practices for cloud engineering and ensuring technical excellence across the team. Qualifications - U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance (or higher) - or ability to obtain clearance. - Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience, master’s with 13+ years, or PhD with 9+ years (engineering or science discipline). - AWS Core Infrastructure & Compute: Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute and container services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, Fargate), and storage solutions (S3, EBS, Storage Gateway). - AWS Data & Database Technologies: Advanced proficiency with AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and Redshift for enterprise-scale data management. - AWS Networking & Security: Deep expertise in VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and comprehensive security services including IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, and Security Hub. - Infrastructure Automation & DevOps: Advanced experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation. - Monitoring, Observability & Cost Optimization: Proven expertise with AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail) and demonstrated ability to implement cost optimization strategies using Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans. - Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to explain complex technical concepts to diverse technical and business audiences. - AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification required; equivalent Azure certifications accepted. - Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage risk, and deliver solutions from concept to deployment. - Ability to build and maintain trusted customer relationships. - High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in Agile development environments. - Experience supporting national security, Air Force, or space-domain ground systems. - Knowledge of satellite communications protocols and standards. - Experience with cybersecurity best practices for highly secure or mission-critical systems. - Experience integrating complex cloud platforms with external or legacy ground systems.