Systems Integration Engineer

DAn Solutions•Reston, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Integration Engineer will be responsible for managing data flows for a wide range of devices. They will utilize Apache NiFi and Python to maintain and engineer data flows to meet customer requirements. They will also build out Grafana dashboards to visualize the data flow metrics and infrastructure status. They will be responsible for interfacing with various API endpoints as well as maintaining holistic diagrams of each data flow. The following technologies are used: Operating Systems: RHEL7,9, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Virtualization: VMWare, Nutanix Other: Apache NiFi , Grafana, Microsoft Visio, Cross Domain Solutions, Ansible, Active Directory

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position or one (1) year of relevant experience.
Proficient in utilizing the Linux command-line interface.
Proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python.
Excellent analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary. Computing Environment (CE) for certification.
Strong technical documentation abilities, with experience in creating detailed change request materials and presenting them effectively to leadership for endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with designing and sustaining data flows using Apache NiFi.
General networking knowledge to include operation of routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPN and web proxies.
Working knowledge in the design and utilization of RESTful APIs.
Proficiency in managing and maintaining both Windows and Linux operating environments.
Familiarity with relational SQL databases, including Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Possess foundational knowledge of Active Directory concepts, including Organizational Units (OUs) and Security Groups.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain intricate data flows from a multitude of sources leveraging Apache NiFi.
Devise innovative approaches for intricate data manipulation challenges utilizing Python.
Employ Apache NiFi and custom Python scripts to retrieve data from remote APIs, modify the data, and then distribute it according to customer requirements.
Transform legacy Java implementations into holistic Python solutions, leveraging modern libraries to achieve equivalent functionality.
Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow metrics and infrastructure status.
Engage in weekly engineering review board sessions, offering technical insights on change requests from both the internal team and clients.
Analyze current data flows for inefficiencies and propose optimized remedies.
Design secure cross-domain channels to facilitate data movement between networks of varying security levels.
Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio.
Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision, sourced both internally and externally.