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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Engineering - Systems
Boulder, CO (On-Site/Office)
Title: Systems Engineer IV (Backup/Storage Systems)
Location: Boulder, CO (Onsite)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Travel: Up to 10%
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
Program Overview
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) is a world leader in applying cutting-edge research and innovative IT systems to improve weather and environmental forecasting across the globe. Based in Boulder, Colorado, GSL’s mission supports the development and integration of advanced computing, modeling, artificial intelligence, and software engineering to meet the growing needs of the scientific and environmental community.
RIVA Solutions supports NOAA GSL through a range of IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps services. Our team plays a critical role in maintaining secure, high-performance computing environments that enable NOAA’s researchers and operational teams to deliver next-generation climate, weather, and environmental solutions for the nation.
Position Overview
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer IV (Backup/Storage Systems) to support the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) at NOAA in Boulder, CO. This position is responsible for managing and enhancing the IT infrastructure supporting GSL’s Tape Library Backup System, Storage Systems, and virtual machine self-provisioning environments. The role will focus on managing the Spectra Logic/Commvault backup system, VAST Enterprise NAS, and ManageIQ while also supporting Oracle OLVM-based virtualization infrastructure and RedHat Linux environments.
This position includes technical leadership responsibilities and collaboration with the IT architecture team to design future services, mentor junior staff, and provide project management support.
Core Responsibilities
Manage Spectra Logic/Commvault backup systems
Administer Druva desktop/laptop backup systems and generate backup reports for GSL and ESRL customers
Provide storage support for Enterprise NAS (VAST)
Train other backup administrators
Administer ManageIQ self-provisioning VM platform
Provide backup support for Oracle OLVM virtualization infrastructure
Install, upgrade, and manage RedHat Linux systems
Maintain operations documentation and automated diagnostics
Apply security strategies and configuration management (SaltStack)
Analyze system performance and apply tuning best practices
Participate in architecture team projects for IT service design and implementation
Manage IT projects and deliver project management reports
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 4 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in complex Linux environments
At least 2 years of enterprise backup system experience
Minimum 1 year of enterprise NAS experience
Strong scripting and automation experience
Experience supporting users in virtual server environments, both on-prem and in the cloud
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and work in operational field settings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Salary
Up to $145,000 (based on experience)
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Location: Boulder, CO (Onsite)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Travel: Up to 10%
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
Program Overview
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) is a world leader in applying cutting-edge research and innovative IT systems to improve weather and environmental forecasting across the globe. Based in Boulder, Colorado, GSL’s mission supports the development and integration of advanced computing, modeling, artificial intelligence, and software engineering to meet the growing needs of the scientific and environmental community.
RIVA Solutions supports NOAA GSL through a range of IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps services. Our team plays a critical role in maintaining secure, high-performance computing environments that enable NOAA’s researchers and operational teams to deliver next-generation climate, weather, and environmental solutions for the nation.
Position Overview
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer IV (Backup/Storage Systems) to support the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) at NOAA in Boulder, CO. This position is responsible for managing and enhancing the IT infrastructure supporting GSL’s Tape Library Backup System, Storage Systems, and virtual machine self-provisioning environments. The role will focus on managing the Spectra Logic/Commvault backup system, VAST Enterprise NAS, and ManageIQ while also supporting Oracle OLVM-based virtualization infrastructure and RedHat Linux environments.
This position includes technical leadership responsibilities and collaboration with the IT architecture team to design future services, mentor junior staff, and provide project management support.
Core Responsibilities
Manage Spectra Logic/Commvault backup systems
Administer Druva desktop/laptop backup systems and generate backup reports for GSL and ESRL customers
Provide storage support for Enterprise NAS (VAST)
Train other backup administrators
Administer ManageIQ self-provisioning VM platform
Provide backup support for Oracle OLVM virtualization infrastructure
Install, upgrade, and manage RedHat Linux systems
Maintain operations documentation and automated diagnostics
Apply security strategies and configuration management (SaltStack)
Analyze system performance and apply tuning best practices
Participate in architecture team projects for IT service design and implementation
Manage IT projects and deliver project management reports
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 4 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in complex Linux environments
At least 2 years of enterprise backup system experience
Minimum 1 year of enterprise NAS experience
Strong scripting and automation experience
Experience supporting users in virtual server environments, both on-prem and in the cloud
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and work in operational field settings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Salary
Up to $145,000 (based on experience)
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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