Cherokee Federal

Network Engineer

• Provide IT Network Engineering and System Administration Support for the Office of Maritime Security and National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program at the DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD).
• Serve as an authoritative resource for MARAD relative to network operations, server and virtualization services, cybersecurity hardening, network development and production.
• Direct involvement with MARAD Program Office on all matters related to NSMV network acceptance and testing.
• Work closely with MARAD’s Office of Ship Operations to help ensure that MARAD's government owned vessels and shore support establishment are prepared for continuous operations.
• Provide network architecture and security expertise to support the system engineering process formally known as the System’s Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux systems across shipboard and shore environments.
• Manage Active Directory, including users, groups, GPOs, authentication services, certificates, DNS, DHCP, and related enterprise services.

Maritime Network Engineer – Systems Administrator, SME

Architect

• Developing and designing IT systems and infrastructure architecture to meet organizational needs and goals.
• Creating detailed diagrams, blueprints, and documentation that outline system components, configurations, and network topology.
• Ensuring seamless integration of new and existing IT systems and technologies.
• Assessing and recommending technologies, platforms, and solutions based on business requirements and industry trends.
• Working closely with stakeholders, including IT teams, management, and vendors, to align IT architecture with business objectives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Familiarity with Healthcare Domain and Terminology sets will be required. (SNOMED, ICD, CPT, LOINC, RXNORM, CVX, NDC)

IT Architect

Scrum Master

• Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Scrum principles.
• Act as Scrum Master for one or more Salesforce delivery teams, supporting the team in achieving sprint goals and maintaining a sustainable work pace.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring user stories are well-defined with clear acceptance criteria.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that may block team progress, coordinating with leadership and cross-functional partners as needed.
• Coach teams on Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and collaboration techniques to enhance delivery and team maturity.
• Track key metrics including velocity, sprint performance, and team throughput; prepare reports and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Work with developers, admins, and business analysts to ensure alignment between Salesforce capabilities, business requirements, and technical designs.
• Assist with process discovery, business process modeling, and documenting current vs. future state workflows.
• Support creation and refinement of user stories, acceptance criteria, functional design notes, conceptual wireframes, and gap analyses.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and communication within and across Salesforce delivery teams.
• Stay up to date on Salesforce releases and new features; assess impacts to the product backlog and roadmap.
• Provide quality assurance support by helping teams define test scenarios and validate functionality where appropriate.
• Perform business process analysis and re-engineering to support modernization initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Assist with user support activities such as training, documentation, and requirements clarification.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Maritime Network Engineer – Systems Administrator, SME

IT Architect

Salesforce Scrum Master