Computer Systems Architect III

Mavensoft Technologies. • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports large, heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks that include Linux, Windows, and VMware virtualization, with an emphasis on supporting software development and test automation teams. The role works with software development teams to design and define system architectures for new or existing complex development networks, and performs hardware and software installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, repair, monitoring, tuning, automation scripting, and general sustainment activities. Duties also include maintaining system documentation, developing infrastructure support procedures, and providing security support.

The position works closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment, advises on integrating emerging industry technologies into program systems, implements engineering changes, reviews and incorporates technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures, and completes network configurations in coordination with peers, subject matter experts, and government engineers. The role is onsite in San Diego, California, for a 12-month W2 contract. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and must be able to travel 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Four years of experience with a STEM PhD degree; an additional four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Linux knowledge and experience, including advanced, in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat operating systems.
• Understanding of Linux built-in applications and programs such as awk and grep.
• In-depth Linux troubleshooting knowledge.
• LDAP (RHDS) experience.
• Advanced system-hardening experience.
• Experience utilizing and working with Splunk.
• Basic experience with the Windows operating system.
• Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation.
• Knowledge of DNS, specifically Linux BIND.
• Scripting or programming experience with Bash/Shell, Ansible, Python, or other scripting/programming languages.
• Ability to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with imaging, backup, and restore software and scripting, such as Clonezilla and Linux dump.
• Experience leading and managing internal programs and working with engineers to delegate tasks and efforts.
• Experience with containers, including Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
• Strong experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, and RH-V.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and provide milestone progress on critical or scheduled items.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers, share knowledge and experience, improve procedures and processes, and recommend technological improvements.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule, including second shift, RDO Fridays, and possibly weekends, as required.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of networking and network systems, including iSCSI connectivity functionality.
• Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with software development teams to design and define architectures for new or existing complex development networks.
• Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, repair, monitor, and tune hardware and software; perform automation scripting and general system sustainment.
• Maintain system documentation, develop infrastructure support procedures, and provide security support.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
• Advise on the integration of emerging industry technologies into program systems.
• Implement engineering changes to the system as required.
• Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures.
• Complete network configurations and coordinate with peers, subject matter experts, and government engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree