Computer Systems Architect III

DPPis seeking aComputer Systems Architect IIIfor an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work Location:Onsite in San Diego, CA
Duration:12 months
Terms:W2 Contract
Work Authorization:US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance 
 
Position Summary:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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