Cloud Management Systems Computer Scientist

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with EmployerMatch

JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8%贡献

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC, a defense engineering contractor, is seeking a Cloud Management Systems Computer Scientist in Edwards, CA. The role focuses on building scalable cloud database solutions and leading AoAs to compare technologies.

You will work with AWS/Azure, SQL/NoSQL, and performance tuning, ensuring secure, highly available systems and providing guidance to development teams. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and either two (2) years of related experience or a master’s degree in an associated discipline are required for this position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud database solutions on platforms like AWS and Azure.
• Develop and maintain data models, database schemas, and data flow diagrams that align with architecture standards.
• Lead formal Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) to compare various database technologies, platforms, and vendors.
• Serve as SME for database systems, providing guidance to development teams on performance, security, and scalability.
• Establish and oversee database performance tuning, optimization, security protocols and monitoring strategies.

Skills

Docker

Windows

Linux

Cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP)

AoA/Cost-benefit analyses

Security

Performance tuning

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

RDS/Aurora/DynamoDB

PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server

MongoDB/Cassandra/Redis

Job description

Cloud Management Systems Computer Scientist

#12429

Job Category

COMPUTERS

Job Description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Duties & Experience:

• Strong Docker, Windows, and Linux skills
• Hands-on experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP); including services like RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Azure SQL, or Cloud Spanner
• Knowledge of both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) database technologies
• Experience in conducting formal technology trade-off analyses (AoAs) and cost-benefit analyses. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide clear "build vs. buy" recommendations
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud database solutions on platforms like AWS and Azure
• Develop and maintain data models, database schemas, and data flow diagrams that align with architecture standards
• Lead formal Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) to compare various database technologies (e.g., SQL vs. NoSQL, graph databases), platforms, and vendors
• Serve as the subject matter expert for database systems, providing guidance to development teams on best practices for performance, security, and scalability
• Establish and oversee database performance tuning, optimization, security protocols and monitoring strategies

Requirements - Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline and either two (2) years of related experience or a master’s degree in an associated discipline are required for this position.

In addition, a Computer Scientist II must possess the following qualifications:

• Experience with computer-based systems and applications
• Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 annually.

Note:

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law.