EnerNex Corporation is seeking qualified, entry level candidates for an open position in our Knoxville, Tennessee office. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting senior staff in systems specification and integration for large, corporate clientele in the electric power industry. This will include requirements capture and analysis, architecture recommendations, and solution development. Information security will be a substantial focus of this position, and the candidate must have a strong understanding of information security principles, policy development, and risk management. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting senior staff in the design, implementation, and documentation of embedded network communication devices, Microsoft web server based applications, database applications, and other client applications on Linux and Microsoft platforms.
EnerNex performs work for various U.S. government agencies, so the candidate must be a born or naturalized U.S. Citizen. Although not required for this position, the candidate should be eligible for a security clearance.
The successful candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (Master's preferred) and the following skills:
- Strong background in computer science fundamentals
- Solid understanding of information security principles
- Understanding of methodologies for architecting large systems
- Understanding of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and UML tools (e.g. MagicDraw, Rational Rose)
- Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Solid understanding of formal software requirements gathering and documentation methodologies
- Solid understanding of writing effective use cases
- Understanding of communication protocol design and applications, including the OSI model
- Understanding and experience in XML, XML manipulation tools such as XMLSpy
- Understanding and experience in Web Services
- Fluent in C, C++
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Software Development tool chains
- Knowledge of Java, C#, Visual Basic
- Some knowledge of LINUX and GNU tool chain
- Some understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
- Some understanding of embedded systems development
- Strong familiarity with use of Microsoft Office Suite components (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Solid writing skills
- Eager to build expertise in the above listed areas
If you have or have read the following or similar books and enjoy reading them each night before bed, you may be the person we are looking for (or have a serious problem with insomnia):
- Security Engineering, Ross Anderson, Wiley
- Secrets and Lies, Bruce Schneier, Wiley
- Writing Secure Code, Michael Howard, Microsoft Press
- Code Complete, Steve McConnel, Microsoft Press
- Rapid Development, Steve McConnel, Microsoft Press
- Design Patterns, Gamma, Helm, Johnson, and Vlissides, Addison-Wesley
- Software Requirements, Karl E. Wiegers, Microsoft Press
- Writing Effective Use Cases, Alistair Cockburn, Addison-Wesley
- The Art of Computer Programming, Donald Knuth, Addison Wesley
- The Mythical Man-Month, Frederick P. Brooks, Jr., Addison Wesley
- Software Architecture Bootcamp, Raphael Malveau, Pearson Education - Prentice Hall
- Building Embedded LINUX Systems, Karim Yaghmour, O’Reilly & Associates
Compensation package includes competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and an attractive benefits package.
EnerNex is an electric power engineering and consulting firm specializing in the development and application of new electric power technologies. EnerNex provides engineering services, consulting, and software development and customization for energy producers, distributors, users, and research organizations. We are heavily involved in national and international standards organizations, and make extensive use of the practical application of industry best practices and guidance. Our focus is to help our customers understand and solve electric power and communication related issues as well as develop technology and expertise that will ultimately improve the operation and reliability of electric power systems.
Send resume with cover letter (including salary requirements) to:
HR Director
EnerNex Corporation
620 Mabry Hood Road, Suite 300
Knoxville, TN 37932Fax: +1-(865) 218-8999
E-mail: hr@enernex.com
EOE/H/V. Absolutely no calls.
