OPERATIONAL SYSTEM ENGINEER: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly

Inferno Systems Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Inferno Systems Inc. is seeking an Operational System Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to combine Linux system administration with bash/python scripting to automate tasks alongside CNOs.

You will support data collection, transfer, and task tracking to accelerate data delivery to end users and decision makers. The role involves working with CNOs on conops and developing new processes for data collection, ingestion and processing across Linux and Windows environments, with virtualization and network

Qualifications

• 4+ years programming in Python and/or Bash.
• Experience with both Linux and Windows.
• Familiarity with web proxies, SSL certificates and DNS records.
• Experience in virtualization environments (VMware ESXi).
• Understanding of data flows and ETL processing.
• Solid Linux logging and network traffic analysis skills.
• Ability to work with CNOs and design/develop tools to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CNOs to automate tasks and data collection.
• Develop and maintain tools for data ingestion, processing and transfer.
• Assist in conops discussions and methodologies for operational data handling.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic and system logs to support operability.

Skills

Linux administration

Python scripting

Bash scripting

WSL / Windows environment

Network troubleshooting

ETL data processing

Splunk

iptables / web proxies

VMware ESXi

Interpersonal communication

Job description

OPERATIONAL SYSTEM ENGINEER

Location: Chantilly, VA US

Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Clearance Status: Must be Current

JOB SUMMARY

Inferno Systems is looking for candidates with the right blend of Linux systems administration experience with bash/python scripting skills for our Operational System Engineer position. You will be working alongside Computer Network Operators (CNOs) to help automate tasks, collection and other operational activities. You will help with task generation, data collection and parsing, file transfer, and task tracking. You will work closely with the CNOs on automation of currently manual tasks to speed the availability of data sets to end users and decision makers.

Candidates in this role will be working with CNOs to fulfill operational objectives, discuss conops and methodologies, and assist with developing new processes for data collection, ingestion and processing.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Understanding of Linux operating systems (e.g. Centos Stream, Rocky, Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, etc.) and the ability to research the latest technological developments in the relevant operating systems to identify impact and anticipate changes to the organization's operating environment.
• Familiarity with web proxies (iptables, mod_proxy, digital certificates, etc.), common web servers (i.e. Apache, NGINX), SSL certificates, and DNS records.
• Experience with network and systems troubleshooting
• Be able to work in a Windows environment with PuTTY and/or Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
• 4+ years experience programming in Python and/or Bash.
• Experience with both Linux and Windows.
• Experience working in virtualized environments such as VMWare ESXi.
• Understanding of data flows, ETL general data processing.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to interface with a variety of customers and independently design and develop tools to meet requirements.
• Solid understanding of Linux logging, network traffic analysis, SPLUNK, network traffic redirection (i.e. iptables).
• Experience monitoring network activity and network traffic redirection.
• Experience in the design, implementation, procurement, tradecraft, or maintenance of various layers of network infrastructure.
• Candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, a team player, and willing/eager to learn.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Software development experience in C, C++, Java or other languages.
• Optimizing support for ongoing, rapidly changing operational activities/needs by applying technical knowledge/expertise to ensure that technical documentation is properly created and maintained, at the system and strategic level.
• Experience in Agile software methodologies or equivalent.
• Ability to research, analyze, prioritize, problem solve, and work several tasks concurrently with minimal supervision.