Infrastructure Support Engineer

Strategic Insight, Ltd.•King George, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT) Infrastructure Support Engineer (Staff Associate) in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) CIAT Network Technical Lead and Product Owner. The Job location is Dahlgren, King George, VA. This position is fully on-site with limited remote work. The CIAT Infrastructure Support Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and support of the CIAT system's underlying computing infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of virtualization technologies, scripting languages, operating systems, and complex system architectures. The engineer will troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and collaborate with other team members to ensure the stability, security, and performance of the CIAT computing infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem-solver with a passion for learning and a commitment to providing excellent technical support. Originally established in 1918 as a naval proving ground for testing gun weapon systems, NSWC Dahlgren Division has evolved to focus on advances in technology in Warfare Systems Development and Integration. The NSWC Dahlgren Division is a leading research, development, testing, and engineering (RDT&E) organization within the Department of the Navy. Mandatory Requirement: Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret clearance level. Strategic Insight Team Culture: Demonstrated experience with the development of total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Strategic Insight, Ltd. is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and has a significant historical presence supporting Naval Sea Systems Command, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Dahlgren, King George's County, Virginia. Strategic Insight, Ltd. was established in 1985, and for its 40 years has been committed to sustaining excellence and quality growth across our workforce as we strive to improve our clients’ services and products. Strategic Insight staff members enjoy growth opportunities, are provided with robust benefits from healthcare and 401K, receive merit bonuses, and participate in annual holiday parties, picnics, and other social events. Our staff members are engaged in the community as well. The office hours are negotiable, but generally are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Diversity: All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination. Ethics: All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this by attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job. Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

Requirements

Strong understanding of VMware and virtual machine configuration.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems independently.
Comprehensive understanding of system of systems concepts, IaaS, and complex system architectures.
Extensive knowledge of Linux (RHEL and Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.
Seven (7) years of general and specific experience as defined below.
Experience necessary to design, develop, and maintain complex, real-time engineering systems, networks, capabilities, and activities.
Experience includes C++ software development and maintenance, and software integration testing.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining network development schedules and monitoring the technical progress of module development toward these schedules.
Demonstrated experience in utilizing computer program development tracking tools that capture all new development requirements, track computer program defects, accurately reflects current implementation status of each item, and perform job estimation activities.
Experience necessary with network engineering, relative to system engineering, computer program development, and modeling and simulation.
Demonstrated experience with identifying problems, suggesting changes, and approximating the extent of programming and coding required.
Demonstrate experience with analyzing test runs on a computer to correct or direct the correction of the coded program and input data.
Demonstrated experience revising existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
Demonstrated experience developing some computer program documentation.

Nice To Haves

Aegis Weapon System (AWS) tactical knowledge in BL9 or BL10 environments.
Programming or development experience.
VMware or IaaS certifications.
Containerization experience (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot the CIAT system's virtualized environment using VMware
Configure and manage virtual machines (VMs), ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization
Automate system administration tasks using scripting languages: PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python
Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes and procedures
Communicate effectively with other team members to resolve technical issues and share knowledge
Troubleshoot complex problems independently, with minimal supervision
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the CIAT system of systems architecture, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) components, and complex system interdependencies
Install, configure, and maintain Linux (primarily RHEL and Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems
Travel: Required to support CIAT system deployments and maintenance activities (<10%)