Big Data Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Big Data Systems Engineer to join the National Security Solutions team, deploying CHEETAS across DoD ranges and labs. You will work with system admins and developers to deploy and resolve issues, sometimes in vault environments with no internet access.

Travel up to 25% (50% surges) is expected, supporting multiple DoD programs and ranges nationwide. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a STEM bachelor's degree with 10 years of DoD experience, and extensive hands-on work

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 10 years of DoD experience are required.
• 3 years hands-on experience with SQL Server Big Data Cluster, CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat, Windows Server, VMWare.
• 5 years hands-on experience in big data environments.
• Experience deploying and configuring Big Data and Knowledge Management tools in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and customer-facing deployment skills.
• Able to work with stakeholders at various levels and travel up to 25% (50% surges).

Responsibilities

• Deploy CHEETAS in customer environments and DoD ranges/labs.
• Interface with customers as CHEETAS deployments are experienced.
• Collaborate with system administrators and software developers to resolve deployment issues.
• Deploy CHEETAS on diverse, non-standard hardware stacks and vault environments with limited connectivity.
• Communicate, document, and resolve issues across multiple environments.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Big Data experience

SQL Server Big Data Cluster

CentOS/Ubuntu/RedHat

VMWare

Strong communication

Deployment & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

NFS

SMB

S3

SQL Server

Windows Server

Windows 10/11

Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu/RedHat)

VMWare

Job description

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions (NSS) team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Title

Big Data Systems Engineer

KBR is seeking a Big Data Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of the KBR team supporting the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) Big Data (BD) and Knowledge Management (KM) Team deploying BD and KM systems for DoD testing Ranges and various acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• The Big Data Systems Engineer will work on the deployment and integration of a highly visible data analytic project called Cloud Hybrid Edge-to-Enterprise Evaluation Test & Analysis Suite (CHEETAS) at multiple DoD ranges and labs.
• As a Big Data Systems Engineer, you will be a critical part of our technical team responsible for deploying CHEETAS within customer environments. You will be the frontline interface that customers will have when first experiencing CHEETAS within their DoD Range and lab environments.
• This position will require you to work closely with system administrators and software developers to communicate, document and ultimately resolve deployment issues as they arise.
• You will deploy CHEETAS within disparate DoD testing Ranges and acquisition programs environments (on different non-standard hardware stacks and integrated into different existing ecosystems) sometimes located within DoD vaults with no outside internet connectivity.
• Work on the deployment and integration of a highly visible data analytic project called Cloud Hybrid Edge-to-Enterprise Evaluation Test & Analysis Suite (CHEETAS) at multiple DoD ranges and labs.
• Deploy CHEETAS within customer environments.
• Work closely with system administrators and software developers to communicate, document and ultimately resolve deployment issues as they arise.
• Deploy CHEETAS within disparate DoD testing Ranges and acquisition programs environments (on different non-standard hardware stacks and integrated into different existing ecosystems) sometimes located within DoD vaults with no outside internet connectivity.

Work Environment

• Location: Remote - The candidate can either work in one of KBR’s facilities or work from home, with a stable internet connection.
• Travel Requirements: This position is anticipated to require travel of 25% with surges possible up to 50% to support end users located at various DoD Ranges and Labs across the US (including Alaska and Hawaii).
• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Qualifications/Knowledge

• Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance to be considered for this position.
• This position requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or related, technical field, and 10 years of DoD experience. Entry level Big Data Engineers will NOT be considered due to the breadth of knowledge necessary to be successful in the position.
• Previous experience must include three (3) years of hands‑on experience in the integration with and configuration of: SQL Server Big Data Cluster, CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat, Windows Server, VMWare, etc.)
• Previous experience must include five (5) years of hands‑on experience in big data environments.
• Must be adept at deploying and configuring Big Data and Knowledge Management tools in an enterprise environment.
• Must have extensive technical expertise in the configuration and troubleshooting of big data ecosystems.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable assisting customers with installation and configuration of their big data infrastructure.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to become a CHEETAS deployment subject matter expert.
• Must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams at various levels of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong personal motivation are necessary to succeed within this position.
• Experience with installation, configuration, integration with and usage of the following tools and technologies: NFS, SMB, S3, SQL Server, Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat).
• Must be prepared to learn new business processes or CHEETAS application nuances every Agile sprint release (roughly every 6 weeks) prior to deploying to customer sites.
• Ability to problem solve, debug, and troubleshoot while under pressure and time constraints is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively about technical topics to both experts and non‑experts at both the management and technical level is required.
• Ability to work independently and provide appropriate recommendations for optimal design, analysis, and development.
• Excellent verbal communications skills are required, as the Integration Engineer will be in frequent contact with the project technical lead, be taking direction from various government leads, and will frequently be interacting with end users to gather requirements and implement solutions while away from other team members.
• Excellent testing, debugging and problem‑solving skills are required to be successful in this position.
• Experience designing, building, integrating with and maintaining both new and existing big data systems and solutions.
• Ability to speak and present findings in front of large groups.
• Ability to document and repeat procedures.
• This position is anticipated to require travel of 25% with surges possible up to 50% to support end users located at various DoD Ranges and Labs across the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in government/defense labs and their computing restrictions.
• Experience working with major DoD acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA), the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC) and distributed testing and training.
• Experience with working in distributed team environment.
• Ability to teach and mentor engineers with a variety of skill levels and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies.

Basic Compensation

• $142,400 - $180,000 (For the Denver, CO Area only)
• $148,900 - $200,000 (For the Los Angeles, CA Area Only)
• $148,900 - $200,00 (For the Washington, DC Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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