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David Careers

Principal Computer Systems Architect

Posted 3 days ago

prolimSan Diego (CA)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems Design Services

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About the role

Job Title: Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect (2093)
Location San Diego, CA 92123
Pay Range: 125 - 130/hr. W2Job Description:
This requisition is for our opening as a Senior Principal Computer System Architect based out of San Diego, CA. Under this role you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. We are seeking cleared or clearable candidates to perform key assignments for Mission Systems N-OSSM development programs. This position supports a large heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks that includes Linux, Windows, and VMware Virtualization with emphasis on supporting software development and test automation teams. Responsibilities include working with software development teams to design and define system architectures for new or existing complex development networks, hardware/software installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, repair, monitoring, tuning, automation scripting, and general sustainment activities. Duties will also include maintaining system documentation, developing infrastructure support procedures, and providing security support. What you'll get to do: Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program's systems Implement engineering changes to the system as required Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers. Occasional travel may be required
Basic Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree. Linux knowledge and experience Advance and in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat operating systems
  • Understanding of Linux built-in applications/programs (awk, grep, etc)
  • In-Depth Linux troubleshooting knowledgeLDAP (RHDS) experience
  • Advanced System hardening experience
  • Utilizing and working with SplunkBasic experience with Windows operating system
  • Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation
  • Knowledge of DNS, specifically Linux BINDScripting/Programming experience
  • Bash/Shell Ansible Python Other scripting/programming experience
  • Ability to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
  • Full on-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center campus
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.
CLEARANCE: Must be a US Citizen and must have or be able to obtain an Interim Secret/Secret clearance before you start
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with imaging, backup and restore software and scripting (Clonezilla, Linux dump, etc)
  • Experience leading and managing internal programs and working with engineers to delegate tasking/efforts
  • Experience with containers (Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes)
  • Strong experience with virtualization platforms (VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V, RH-V)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and provide milestone progress on critical items or scheduled items
  • Ability to mentor and help grow junior engineers and share knowledge and experience to improve procedures, processes and bring recommendations for technological improvements
  • Ability to work and support a flexible schedule (2nd shift, RDO Fridays, possibly weekends) as requiredBasic to advance knowledge of networking and network systems including iSCSI connectivity functionality
  • Experience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Linux/Unix systems
  • Experience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Containerization technologies

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