Computer Systems Engineer/Architect - Senior

Overview

Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.

Job Description:

• Implement, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Infrastructure-As-Code for Automated Deployment and Maintenance of Systems
• Perform System-hardening in compliance with DoD and FIPS security requirements
• Create script-based automation of regular administrative tasks using Python/Ansible/Powershell/etc
• PXE/UEFI and System deployment (e.g. Anaconda kickstart, cloud-init, The Foreman, etc)
• System Configuration and Policy enforcement using automation utilities (Puppet/Salt/Ansible/AD Group Policies/etc)
• Implement, Maintain, and Manage User access and utilization of containers in an Orchestration and Deployment Platform (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, etc)
• Implement, Maintain, and Manage User access and utilization of Virtualized Machines
• Support and maintenance of hybrid environments utilizing multiple Operating Systems (GNU Linux [RHEL Based/Debian Based], Windows Server, BSD Based)
• Develop and Maintain Dataflow and Systems utilizing the technology stack of Apache NiFi, SQL, noSQL, Rest APIs, LDAP, and S3-Compatible Object Storage
• Develop and Maintain Backup systems utilizing S3-Compatible Object Storage

Required Skills:

• Experience working with personnel at all levels in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Administration of various Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.).
• Scripting and automation experience in modern languages such as Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash among others.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field preferred (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with virtual environments or cloud environments.
• Problem resolution using engineering skills.
• Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes, including container orchestration and deployment practices.
• Ability to work with and configure CI/CD pipelines that leverage repositories.
• Experience with configuring and managing proxy servers (Nginx, Squid, etc...).
• Ability to document capabilities they've created.
• Familiarity with the innerworkings of software repository creation and management.
• Familiarity with system security, patch management, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet), and an understanding of basic networking principles.

Desired Skills:

• Administration of various Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.)
• Proficiency in Virtualized and Containerized environments
• Administration of SQL and noSQL databases
• Scripting and automation experience in programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible
• Experienced with Container Orchestration and Deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher)
• Ability to work with and configure CI/CD pipelines that leverage repositories.
• Experience with configuring and managing web and proxy servers (Nginx, Squid, etc...)
• Proficiency in Regular Expressions
• Proficiency in Configuration Management Systems (i.e. git)
• Proficiency in Developing and Maintaining online documentation (i.e. Wiki) for existing and new capabilities developed
• Knowledge in Software Repository Hosting: creation, maintenance, and mirroring utilities (gpgkeys, rsync, reposync, debmirror, SonaType Nexus)
• Familiarity with system security, patch management, configuration management tools (e.g., SCCM, Ansible, Puppet, Salt)

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline and one of the following:
• 10+ years of experience with a Master's degree
• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 16+ years of experience with Associate's Degree or HS Diploma

Must Have an ACTIVE TS/SCI With CI Poly.