Today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Hardware
Aurora, CO (On-Site/Office)
Sr. Platform Linux (FEP Engineer) needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Aurora, CO.
Contract Length: 12+Months, possible conversion to FTE
***Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance to be considered for this role***
Job Description:
SOC is seeking a talented Sr. Platform Linux - (Front End Processor (FEP) Engineer) with experience in traditional infrastructure design to support our Linux based Front End Processing (FEP) system. The FEP Engineer would be engaged in the design and architecture of the system and will interface both with Program IPT Management as well as team members in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to help develop the environment from requirements.
The Sr. Platform Linux (FEP) Engineer will support design, development, and implementation of traditional compute/network/storage systems for this effort. This includes getting familiar with existing operating systems and existing server hardware designs; to emulate what is needed in the FEP environment.
The Ideal candidate will be well versed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based environments, have a good understanding of traditional on premises Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) infrastructure systems to design, develop, and maintain the program's FEP equipment used as the interface between satellite command and control systems and Ground Terminal (GT)
equipment.
What You Will Do:
Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Estimated Min Rate : $56.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00
Contract Length: 12+Months, possible conversion to FTE
***Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance to be considered for this role***
Job Description:
SOC is seeking a talented Sr. Platform Linux - (Front End Processor (FEP) Engineer) with experience in traditional infrastructure design to support our Linux based Front End Processing (FEP) system. The FEP Engineer would be engaged in the design and architecture of the system and will interface both with Program IPT Management as well as team members in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to help develop the environment from requirements.
The Sr. Platform Linux (FEP) Engineer will support design, development, and implementation of traditional compute/network/storage systems for this effort. This includes getting familiar with existing operating systems and existing server hardware designs; to emulate what is needed in the FEP environment.
The Ideal candidate will be well versed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based environments, have a good understanding of traditional on premises Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) infrastructure systems to design, develop, and maintain the program's FEP equipment used as the interface between satellite command and control systems and Ground Terminal (GT)
equipment.
What You Will Do:
- You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with
design, development, implementation, and support of the on-premises Front End
Processor (FEP) solution, to include Software-based FEPs (SoftFEP) or hardware-based
appliance FEPs implementations. - You will configure & implement Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) scripts to manage the
configuration and troubleshoot the FEP. - You will design, implement, generate code through scripting tools, test, document, and
maintain the system. - You will assist with the development of test and integration configurations, optimizing FEP
performance across the environment. - You will provide guidance on FEP resource allocation & utilization.
- You will assist engineers with tool usage and issues, leveraging standards and best
practices. - You will configure and manage network connectivity for the FEP system.
- You will operate FEP hardware / software diagnostic tools.
- You will setup and configure the FEP software simulator tools.
- You will provide support maintenance & test activities for the factory and within operational
facilities.
- U.S. citizenship and current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required, as only U.S.
citizens are eligible for a security clearance. - Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in
Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics and 5+
years of related work experience. - Thorough background in on premise RHEL Based infrastructure design.
- Experience designing an integrated system that includes network, compute, and
specialized FEP equipment. - Experience with common information system (compute and network) hardware interfaces
- Experience with configuring and maintaining Common Cryptographic equipment in a
secure environment.
- Experience with verification and hardening IT systems in compliance with Security
Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) - Extensive Linux CLI development experience
- Experience in Network designs and implementation
- Experience with the Agile development lifecycle and SAFe agile processes
- Broad experience with automated infrastructure testing of large systems
- Experience using and configuring hardware (e.g., setting up system network time protocol)
- Experience with Cryptologic Equipment configuration and maintenance
- Experience system troubleshooting in heterogeneous hardware environments
- Experience with systems and hardware testing
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Estimated Min Rate : $56.00
Estimated Max Rate: $80.00
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