Sr Principal Computer Systems Architect

Title : Sr Principal Computer Systems Architect

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Location : San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Must have or be able to obtain an Interim Secret/Secret clearance before you start

Job Description:

• As a Sr Principal Computer Systems Architect at Client you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Through the use of 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:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree OR a minimum of 3 years of experience with STEM PhD degree; an additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Advance and in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat and/or other Linux operating systems.
• Experience utilizing and working with Splunk
• Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation + DNS; specifically Linux BIND
• Scripting/Programming experience (e.g. Bash/Shell, Ansible, Python, etc.)
• Full on-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center campus
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

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 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

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