Principal Computer Systems Architect

Hi There!We have an outstanding Contract position for a Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect to join a leading Company located in the San Diego, CA surrounding area.

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**US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**
Under this role 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.
Job Responsibilities: Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environmentAdvise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program's systemsImplement engineering changes to the system as requiredReview, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architecturesResponsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.Occasional travel may be required
Basic Hiring Criteria:4 years of experience with a STEM PhD degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree. xzbcwsv Linux knowledge and experienceAdvance and in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat operating systemsUnderstanding of Linux built-in applications/programs (awk, grep, etc)In-Depth Linux troubleshooting knowledgeLDAP (RHDS) experienceAdvanced System hardening experienceUtilizing and working with SplunkBasic experience with Windows operating systemKnowledge of STIGs and STIG implementationKnowledge of DNS, specifically Linux BINDScripting/Programming experienceBash/ShellAnsiblePythonOther scripting/programming experienceAbility to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
Desired 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/effortsExperience 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 itemsAbility to mentor and help grow junior engineers and share knowledge and experience to improve procedures, processes and bring recommendations for technological improvementsAbility to work and support a flexible schedule (2nd shift, RDO Fridays, possibly weekends) as requiredBasic to advanced knowledge of networking and network systems, including iSCSI connectivity functionalityExperience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Linux/Unix systemsExperience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Containerization technologies