Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, agile-defense, MD, US

The USCC J9 DCO effort key activities will modernize the DCO mission space to Defend the Nation against malicious cyber actors. The DCO effort will span multiple disciplines (e.g. Data Science, Systems Engineering, Analytics, Development) with a focus on building capabilities that enable knowledge driven operations and information sharing in the Cybersecurity domain to support DODIN, NC3, and the greater WOG. The DCO effort will spearhead the collection, analysis, and defense of emerging threats through a revolutionary and integrated ecosystem, a common operating picture, analytics and a communications hub, and persistent joint operations; protect systems/networks through forward-looking technologies and threat intelligence; and pioneer integrated coalitions to strategically posture with t

Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.

· Implement, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Infrastructure-As-Code for Automated Deployment and Maintenance of Systems

· Perform System-hardening in compliance with DoD and FIPS security requirements

· Create script-based automation of regular administrative tasks using Python/Ansible/Powershell/etc

· PXE/UEFI and System deployment (e.g. Anaconda kickstart, cloud-init, The Foreman, etc)

· System Configuration and Policy enforcement using automation utilities (Puppet/Salt/Ansible/AD Group Policies/etc)

· Implement, Maintain, and Manage User access and utilization of containers in an Orchestration and Deployment Platform (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, etc)

· Implement, Maintain, and Manage User access and utilization of Virtualized Machines

· Support and maintenance of hybrid environments utilizing multiple Operating Systems (GNU Linux [RHEL Based/Debian Based], Windows Server, BSD Based)

· Develop and Maintain Dataflow and Systems utilizing the technology stack of Apache NiFi, SQL, noSQL, Rest APIs, LDAP, and S3-Compatible Object Storage

· Develop and Maintain Backup systems utilizing S3-Compatible Object Storage

· Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline and one of the following:

· 10+ years of experience with a Master's degree

· 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree

· 16+ years of experience with Associate's Degree or HS Diploma

· Active TS/SCI w/poly security clearance

· Experience working with personnel at all levels in a multi-stakeholder environment

· Administration of various Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.).

· Scripting and automation experience in modern languages such as Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash among others.

· Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field preferred (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience

· 5+ years of relevant experience

· Familiarity with virtual environments or cloud environments.

· Problem resolution using engineering skills.

· Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes, including container orchestration and deployment practices.

· Ability to work with and configure CI/CD pipelines that leverage repositories.

· Experience with configuring and managing proxy servers (Nginx, Squid, etc…).

· Ability to document capabilities they’ve created.

· Familiarity with the innerworkings of software repository creation and management.

· Familiarity with system security, patch management, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet), and an understanding of basic networking principles.

· Administration of various Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.)

· Proficiency in Virtualized and Containerized environments

· Administration of SQL and noSQL databases

· Scripting and automation experience in programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible

· Experienced with Container Orchestration and Deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher)

· Ability to work with and configure CI/CD pipelines that leverage repositories.

· Experience with configuring and managing web and proxy servers (Nginx, Squid, etc…)

· Proficiency in Regular Expressions

· Proficiency in Configuration Management Systems (i.e. git)

· Proficiency in Developing and Maintaining online documentation (i.e. Wiki) for existing and new capabilities developed

· Knowledge in Software Repository Hosting: creation, maintenance, and mirroring utilities (gpgkeys, rsync, reposync, debmirror, SonaType Nexus)

· Familiarity with system security, patch management, configuration management tools (e.g., SCCM, Ansible, Puppet, Salt)

· Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).