Senior QA Lead

Looking for experienced voice and data technicians with their own tools. Must be able to show credible cable installation, telephone wiring, and networking experience. Must have a reliable vehicle that you own (not borrow), and must be able to clear a criminal background and drug screen (no exceptions whatsoever). This is a 1099 position. You set your own hours and pickup work as you see fit. You are required to obtain your own insurance (est. $30/month). Pay is $35/hr labor and $25/hr travel. I will have no trouble keeping an experienced tech as busy as he wants to be. Just make sure you read the first paragraph and not waste either of our time concealing information about your criminal record, drug screen ability, and readiness for work. Call or Text 318-465-7992

Provide end-to-end delivery and operational performance of network services supporting DoD missions across IL4/5/6 environments. The SDM owns SLAs/SLOs, service governance, compliance alignment, vendor performance, and continuous improvement across data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security, and cloud connectivity. This role coordinates cross functional teams (Routing/Switching, Boundary Security, Platform, Cyber, Field Ops, Vendors) to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective services Establish the service vision, charter, and roadmap aligned to agency objectives and portfolio priorities Lead Service Governance (CAB/CCB/ARB participation) balancing velocity, reliability, and security; maintaining decision records and traceability Define and maintain network service policies, operating level agreements (OLAs), underpinning contracts (UCs), and escalation matrices Own Service Catalog entries for network services (definitions, owners, SLAs/SLOs, dependencies, support model, runbooks) Coordinate readiness for new/changed services (support model, staffing, monitoring/alerting, KPIs, DR/backup, ATO evidence, handover) Forecast demand and plan capacity (circuits, bandwidth, ports, licenses, spares, staff) to meet growth and seasonal mission loads Manage budgets, cost to serve, and chargeback/show back; deliver monthly variance analyses and optimization recommendations Chair/drive change quality: peer reviews, pre implementation checks, maintenance windows, freeze periods, and rollback validation Ensure deployments meet readiness gates (approvals, testing, monitoring, comms) and verify post change health and user impact Ensure high quality first response (Own P1/P2 Major Incident bridges, communications, and stakeholder updates through restoration Drive RCA with durable corrective actions; track aging and verify effectiveness Manage availability targets, error budgets, technical debt, and resiliency patterns (path diversity, ECMP, QoS policy hygiene) Maintain service continuity and DR plans; schedule and document periodic tests (RTO/RPO attainment) Align operations to DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53/37, and DISA STIGs; steward POA&M items to closure Support ATO/cATO sustainment (control inheritance, artifacts, evidence collection) and apply Zero Trust operating principles Ensure data handling, identity/access, and audit logging meet policy; coordinate with Cyber/Blue Team on detections and after-action improvements Manage third party performance to underpin SLAs (circuits, managed services, hardware/software support); drive remediation plans where needed Validate vendor change participation, runbooks, notifications, and contribution to incidents/RCAs Provide daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting (site/service availability, SLO attainment, MTTA/MTTR, change success rate, incident induced change rate, capacity/utilization, ticket backlog aging, CSAT/NPS) Run MBRs/QBRs with stakeholders; publish dashboards and executive summaries with trend analysis and actions Lead a matrixed team of controllers/engineers/analysts; set objectives, staffing plans, training paths, and on call rotations Maintain runbooks, playbooks, KEDB, service standards, and knowledge articles; drive cross training and succession depth Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred PMP or PMI certification preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty (or equivalent) or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ 700) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and executive reporting Familiarity with enterprise network architectures (data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security), observability concepts (telemetry, logs/metrics/flows), and RMF/STIG operating constraints in IL4/5/6 environments Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Chief Architect is an established software company that develops Architectural Home Design Software to create dream homes. The Company is in a high growth mode with fun, creative products and exceptional benefits located in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We are looking for energetic and motivated professionals who want to make a difference in the Company they work for and add value to their lives. For additional information, please visit our web sites at chiefarchitect.com and HomeDesignerSoftware.com Position: Tech Analyst - As a Tech Analyst you will be part of a small, close-knit team focused on giving exceptional service to our customers and providing our developers with quality feedback and suggestions. You will be troubleshooting software installation and graphical issues as well as analyzing interactions, behaviors, and anomalies within complex 3D house models. Reporting any issues found to our development and testing teams and assisting customers with finding the right resources and best practices for creating their ideal 3D model. Each customer interaction is logged in our database to assist in determining which features we should add to our software and to identify trending problems. Qualifications: A desire to investigate problems and find solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field or equivalent experience. Knowledge of CAD, home design, residential building, or interior design a plus. Company Benefits Include: Matching 401k Profit Sharing Bonuses Medical Dental Paid Personal Time Off Holidays Life Insurance When applying for a position, please place the specific job title in your subject line. Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs{@}chiefarchitect.com. Other Entry Level Positions: Software Engineer / Tech Support / Sales & Marketing

Ensure consistent, reliable, and efficient IT delivery service within a technical domain Ensure consistent, high-quality service and drive continuous improvement through standardizing management practices, measuring team efficiency, and fostering ongoing team development Act as the primary point of contact for leadership regarding performance of IT service delivery quality within a technical domain in design, transition, deployment, and operational support Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT service quality within the Desktop User Experience domain Monitor, manage, enhance and report on IT service performance against agreed SLAs, and KPIs Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team Ensure the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver excellent service Oversee the resolution of major incidents and problems impacting service delivery Coordinate internal IT teams to drive root cause analysis, After Action reports, and remediation solutions Understand, evangelize, and enforce service delivery lifecycle principles envisioning, design, plan, stabilize and deploy phases Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure changes to IT services are implemented in the most effective and efficient manner, and with minimal disruption to the business Identify opportunities for service improvement and drive initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness Provide regular reports on IT service performance to senior management and business stakeholders Manage relationships with key IT vendors, ensuring they deliver services according to agreed contracts and SLAs Contribute to the development and management of the IT service delivery budget. Track and control service delivery costs Be aware of the financial health of assigned projects, including budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis Oversee and actively participate in operations maintenance and sustainment activities Optimize the allocation and utilization of operational resources, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred PMP, or PMI certification preferred AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals (AZ 900) preferred Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Experience with service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy) Experience with and exposure to technology services within the Service Infrastructure domain, to include: o  Linux and Windows Servers o  Server Virtualization o  Cloud Infrastructure o  Storage Infrastructure o  DevOps and Automation o  Management and Orchestration Tooling o  Identity, Credentials, and Access Management Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

If you’re driven to innovate and passionate about software, we invite you to build your career with us in a fast-moving and rewarding tech environment. We are a dedicated tech company looking for new learners ready to build real developer skills. Interested in mastering software and web development from home? This structured, remote program can be completed part- or full-time and includes nearly 900 hours of guided work with industry-standard tools and technologies. Key training areas: 🖥️ Programming & Tech Literacy • Explore system architecture, browsers, networking, and computing basics • Study algorithms, Python, command-line logic, and technical vocabulary 💻 Front-End Technologies • Use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and React.js • Build interactive, responsive, mobile-friendly web interfaces 🗄️ Back-End Systems & Databases • Design and use databases with SQL • Integrate backend services using Django and C#/.NET • Apply CRUD operations and relational logic 🧑‍💻 Languages & Tooling • Train in seven core programming languages • Work with Git, GitHub, Visual Studio, and team workflows • Apply version control and collaborative development principles 🧪 Capstone Projects • Complete two substantial projects (Python and C#) • Simulate professional development with Agile and DevOps practices • Showcase your skills in real-world coding scenarios 🧰 Professional Readiness • Practice technical interviews and coding challenges • Build a résumé that highlights your technical experience • Gain confidence transitioning into a development track Remote access provided. No prior experience required. Apply here: https://techschooldev.online/

Oversee end-to-end delivery and operational performance of application services supporting DoD missions Coordinate cross functional teams (App Dev, DB, Platform, Cyber, Network, Field Ops, Vendors) to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective services Establish the service vision, charter, and roadmap aligned to agency objectives and portfolio priorities Lead Service Governance (CAB/CCB/ARB participation) to balance velocity, reliability, and security; maintain decision records and traceability Define and maintain service policies, operating level agreements (OLAs), underpinning contracts (UCs), and escalation matrices Own the Service Catalog entries for application services (definitions, owners, SLAs/SLOs, dependencies, support model, runbooks) Coordinate readiness for new or changed services (support model, staffing, monitoring/alerting, KPIs, DR/backup, ATO artifacts, handover) Forecast demand and plan capacity (computer, storage, licenses, staff) to meet growth and seasonal mission loads Manage budgets, cost to serve, and chargeback/show back; deliver monthly variance analyses and optimization recommendations Chair/drive change quality: pre implementation reviews, maintenance windows, freeze periods, and rollback validation Ensure releases meet readiness gates (approvals, testing, monitoring, comms) and verify post change health Own P1/P2 Major Incident bridges, communications, and stakeholder updates through resolution Ensure first response quality (MTTA), restoration (MTTR), user experience impact tracking, and formal post incident reviews Drive RCA with durable corrective actions; track aging and effectiveness checks Manage availability targets, error budgets, technical debt, and resiliency patterns (graceful degradation, retries, circuit breakers) Maintain service continuity, DR plans, and evidence of periodic tests (RTO/RPO attainment) Align service operations to DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53/37, and DISA STIGs; steward POA&M items to closure Support ATO/cATO sustainment (control inheritance, artifacts, evidence collection) and apply Zero Trust operating principles Ensure data handling, identity/access, and audit logging meet policy; coordinate with Cyber/Blue Team on detections and after-action improvements Manage third party performance to underpin SLAs; negotiate improvements or remediation plans Validate vendor runbooks, maintenance notifications, and participation in incidents/RCAs Provide daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting (availability, SLO attainment, MTTA/MTTR, change success rate, incident induced change rate, ticket backlog aging, CSAT/NPS) Run MBRs/QBRs with stakeholders; publish dashboards and executive summaries with trend analysis and actions Lead a matrixed team of controllers/analysts/engineers; set objectives, staffing plans, training paths, and on call rotations Maintain runbooks, playbooks, KEDB, service standards, and knowledge articles; drive cross training and succession depth Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred Relevant Technical Certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, AWS, etc.) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and executive reporting Familiarity with application architectures (web tiers, APIs, microservices/containers), observability concepts (APM, logs/metrics/traces), and security controls in IL4/5/6 environments Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.