Computer Systems Architect III

DPP•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Computer Systems Architect III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry. This position supports a large heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks that include 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.

Requirements

4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s 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 knowledge.
LDAP (RHDS) experience.
Advanced System hardening experience.
Utilizing and working with Splunk.
Basic experience with Windows operating system.
Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation.
Knowledge of DNS, specifically Linux BIND.
Scripting/Programming experience Bash/Shell Ansible Python
Other scripting/programming experience
Ability to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

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 required.
Basic 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.

Responsibilities

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.