Application Engineer III - 24/7 Ops & Automation
Black Eagle Defense
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Job summary
Black Eagle Defense in Jessup, MD seeks an Application Engineer III to transition from manual security evaluation to an automated, continuous monitoring model. You will collaborate with Software Development, Systems Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure data reliability and optimal performance.
The role requires Linux administration and AWS cloud familiarity, with rotating 12-hour shifts to support 24/7 watch floor operations, focusing on proactive troubleshooting and system health
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across Software Development, Systems Engineering, Systems Administration, and Operations Support teams.
- Monitor and maintain application systems to ensure data reliability and accuracy.
- Enhance operational performance through ongoing monitoring, proactive troubleshooting, and implementing system or code changes as needed.
- Track system health using metrics, logs, dashboards, alerts, and application status to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Identify and mitigate issues such as service degradation, failed dataflows, system errors, and application problems during watchfloor operations.
- Perform essential Linux administration tasks, including service management, log review, and resource validation (disk, memory, CPU), as well as supporting server reboots.
- Support cloud operations by using AWS Console or CLI to monitor instance health, review system status, and perform basic troubleshooting or server restarts.
- Work rotating 12-hour shifts (6AM-6PM / 6PM-6AM) to provide 24/7 application support on the watch floor.
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Job description
Black Eagle Defense in Jessup, MD seeks an Application Engineer III to transition from manual security evaluation to an automated, continuous monitoring model. You will collaborate with Software Development, Systems Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure data reliability and optimal performance.
The role requires Linux administration and AWS cloud familiarity, with rotating 12-hour shifts to support 24/7 watch floor operations, focusing on proactive troubleshooting and system health
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