Systems Engineer (Linux/Solaris)

Talent Orchard, LLC has been contracted by a top defense firm in their search for a Systems Engineer (Linux/Solaris)

* The candidate hired for this position must be a US Citizen with an active top secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI – or – must be capable of maintaining/obtaining a TS/SCI clearance.  If the candidate does not have a top secret clearance, a minimum of a Secret security clearance is required to start work on-site for this contract. 

Build hardware and software technical solutions based on information gathered from submitted requirements documents and customer interviews.

* Develop project definitions and engineering estimates to include cost estimates and cost benefit analyses.

* Manage/perform implementation for technical solutions built.

* Provide inputs on technical refresh and life cycle planning for their systems assigned.

* Participate in all phases of the development life cycle with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing and acceptance phases.

* Design and prepare technical reports and related documentation.

* Prepare briefings and prepare updates on project/task status.

* Prepare purchase requests and configuration management documentation.

* Attend Integrated Product Team meetings with the Gov’t to learn of new requirements, 

* Require frequent interchanges with the customer to determine customer needs and ensure those needs are met.  Provide technical expertise, respond to taskings, etc.

* Build UNIX/Linux servers, ensure security requirements are met, test servers/systems/software/hardware, and integrate/install them into the production environment.

* Ensure all necessary documentation to operate and maintain the equipment and/or software is provided to the Service Delivery team.

* Perform performance monitoring and provides documentation of issues and recommendations to Service Delivery. 

Qualifications
 

Education and Experience Required:

* Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related Engineering field, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information

Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, a minimum of 8 to 12 or more years relevant industry experience. 

Knowledge and Skills Required:

* Working understanding of system engineering basics.  

* UNIX Solaris–10, RedHat Linux 6/7.x and higher, VMware VSphere 5.x and higher

* System integration (hardware, software, network, and database)

* Oracle / HP  hardware system operation and performance and system effectiveness

* SAN hardware layout and configuration

* System security, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

* System engineering tools

* Visio

* Microsoft Project

* Information Assurance Technical Level II within 120 days of hire is required (e.g., Security + ce)

* Communication skills

* Time Management

* Presentation Skills 

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