An aerospace client is looking for a Computer Systems Architect with Secret Clearance who will be 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.
Position: Computer Systems Architect with Secret Clearance
Location: San Diego, CA 92123 (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $82-$104/hr. on W2 (depending on experience)
Duration: 12 months or longer
Shift: 9/80 - M-TH: 9 hours, Friday: 8 hours, following week M-TH: 9 hours and Friday OFF
SUMMARY:
- We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect based out of San Diego, CA.
- As a Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect, 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position supports a large heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks that include Linux, Windows, and VMware Virtualization with an 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 the integration of new emerging industry technologies into 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 peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
- Occasional travel may be required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and must have or be able to obtain an Interim Secret/Secret clearance before you start.
- 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 a STEM PhD degree; an additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelors 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 the San Diego Spectrum Center campus
- Ability to travel 10% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with imaging, backup, and restoring 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, and 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 the design, implementation, and sustainment of Linux/Unix systems
- Experience in the design, implementation, and sustainment of Containerization technologies
About our client:
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top-talent employees providing the industry's most advanced products and technologies and numerous awards and recognitions, they offer their employees continuous growth, learning, and development.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the matched for this position, apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
