Computer Systems Architect III

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Computer Systems Architect III to join on a 12‑month W2 contract onsite. The role emphasizes designing and sustaining large Linux/Windows networks, VMware virtualization, and automation for software development and test teams.

You will collaborate with engineers to implement architectures, perform hardware/software upgrades, monitor systems, and ensure security and proper documentation. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• 4 years of STEM-related experience; higher degree can substitute for a bachelor.
• Advanced Linux (Red Hat) knowledge, troubleshooting, and LDAP experience.
• Scripting/Programming: Bash, Python, Ansible; Windows basics.
• Experience with Splunk and security hardening (STIGs).
• Ability to communicate well and travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to design and define architectures for complex dev networks.
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot hardware/software; automate with scripts.
• Maintain documentation and infrastructure procedures; support security.
• Coordinate with peers and government engineers on configurations.
• Evaluate new technologies for integration into the program's systems.

Skills

Linux

Windows OS

Scripting (Bash)

Python

Ansible

Splunk

DNS/BIND

LDAP

VMware

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

Security/STIGs

Education

STEM PhD degree

Bachelor's +8 years exp considered

Tools

Splunk

VMware

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

RH Linux

Job description

Job Title: Computer Systems Architect III

Work Location: Onsite in San Diego, CA

Duration: 12 months

Terms: W2 Contract

Work Authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Position Summary

• This position supports a large heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks that include Linux, Windows, and VMware Virtualization with emphasis on supporting software development and test automation teams.
• Responsibilities include working with software development teams to design and define system architectures for new or existing complex development networks, hardware/software installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, repair, monitoring, tuning, automation scripting and general sustainment activities.
• Duties will also include maintaining system documentation, developing infrastructure support procedures, and providing security support.

Job Title: Computer Systems Architect III

Work Location: Onsite in San Diego, CA

Duration: 12 months

Terms: W2 Contract

Work Authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance

Position Summary

• This position supports a large heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks that include Linux, Windows, and VMware Virtualization with emphasis on supporting software development and test automation teams.
• Responsibilities include working with software development teams to design and define system architectures for new or existing complex development networks, hardware/software installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, repair, monitoring, tuning, automation scripting and general sustainment activities.
• Duties will also include maintaining system documentation, developing infrastructure support procedures, and providing security support.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
• Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program’s systems.
• Implement engineering changes to the system as required.
• Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures.
• Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Linux knowledge and experience
  • Advance and in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat operating systems.
  • Understanding of Linux built-in applications/programs (awk, grep, etc).
  • In-Depth Linux troubleshooting knowledge.
  • LDAP (RHDS) experience.
  • Advanced System hardening experience.
• Utilizing and working with Splunk.
• Basic experience with Windows operating system.
• Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation.
• Knowledge of DNS, specifically Linux BIND.
• Scripting/Programming experience
  • Bash/Shell
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • Other scripting/programming experience
• Ability to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with imaging, backup and restore software and scripting (Clonezilla, Linux dump, etc.).
• Experience leading and managing internal programs and working with engineers to delegate tasking/efforts.
• Experience with containers (Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with virtualization platforms (VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V, RH-V).
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and provide milestone progress on critical items or scheduled items.
• Ability to mentor and help grow junior engineers and share knowledge and experience to improve procedures, processes and bring recommendations for technological improvements.
• Ability to work and support a flexible schedule (2nd shift, RDO Fridays, possibly weekends) as required.
• Basic to advance knowledge of networking and network systems including iSCSI connectivity functionality.
• Experience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Containerization technologies.