Systems Engineer (Top Secret/SCI with agreement to obtain CI Poly Clearance Required)

Description

The company needs a Systems Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems in a mission operations environment.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph after hire.

You will install, configure, administer, support and maintain mission-critical systems in both cloud and on-premise settings, helping run and sustain a geospatial intelligence solution used by government end users.

Responsibilities

• Lead changes and improvements to the systems.
• Work directly with government and contractor contacts to troubleshoot issues and suggest configuration changes that improve performance.
• Work regularly with stakeholders to keep the system compliant with security requirements.
• Write and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures.
• Handle day-to-day sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Linux system administration, including provisioning end users.
• Managing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Building, tuning and maintaining multi-node environments that run parallel workloads.
• Administering Linux clusters with Slurm and MPI to support High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems.
• Reviewing STIG and IAVA scan results and fixing the vulnerabilities they identify.
• Running virtual machine backups and snapshots.
• Supporting Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) exercises with security teams.
• Scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting and automation.
• Understanding of systems architecture, software development and software sustainment practices.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent additional experience.
• An active TS/SCI clearance, and willingness to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph after hire.
• DoD 8570 compliant certification, such as Security+ or an equivalent or higher certification.
• Preferred: Red Hat certification(s).
• Preferred: Linux certification(s).
• Preferred: Agile certification(s).
• Preferred: Experience administering team collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Preferred: Experience with NGA networking environments.

Conditions

Your clearance level must be clearly stated on your resume for roles that require a federal security clearance.

Benefits

• The company offers excellent compensation, benefits and a flexible work-life balance.
• The owners are directly available to team members in a close-knit, open setting.
• The company focuses on long-term projects that use current technology to solve difficult customer problems.