JOB DESCRIPTION

The System Engineer will use their proficiency in system engineering and IT operations processes to manage and monitor all installed systems and/or infrastructures.  The ideal candidate will use their expertise to install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and network system components to design, implement, and debug upgrades to production system management tools.  A successful engineer will ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability by tailoring standard process lifecycles to function effectively in a mission focused, fast paced environment.  In addition to providing strong end-user training and resolve technical problems, the Systems Engineer should have the ability to adapt to our screening and vetting customer-driven requirements.  This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

• Minimum 10+ years of related experience developing systems in both an on premise and cloud environment

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Demonstrated experience in a combination of the following:

• Amazon Cloud Services (AWS)/Cloud to Service (C2S) solutions 

• System security accreditation

• Modern programming languages including Python and Bash

• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms

• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues 

• Team focused, willing to develop and implement solutions in dispersed team environment 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience with DevOps support

• Skilled in MySQL and Elasticsearch

• Knowledge of IC authentication, data repositories, and modeling tools

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design and develop complex middleware software primarily written in Python and Bash.  Interact with ISSM for approval of security relevant changes

• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms for on-premise and cloud data centers

• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, project managers, and other engineers

• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement