Senior Engineer, Global Hawk - Svc, Eng

Jobtailor; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned systems administrator to support the U.S. Air Force and Foreign Military Sales Global Hawk program. You will manage Unix/Linux environments, perform troubleshooting, and work with engineers to design reliable data processing systems for fielded software.

This role requires a 5+ year track record, active SECRET clearance, U.S. citizenship, and willingness to deploy CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a system administrator or development/support in Unix environments (Linux, Solaris, Irix).
• Experience performing complex troubleshooting and analysis to correct system discrepancies.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued SECRET clearance required; U.S. citizenship.
• Short-term assignments to CONUS and OCONUS locations for operational support.
• Experience with ATM LANs, RF links, VOIP, and data communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide backfill shelter support to the U.S. Air Force and FMS Global Hawk program as needed.
• Coordinate with customer and plant engineers to resolve issues.
• Interface with customers regarding technical, operational, mission-related, and deployment requirements.
• Analyze system performance against technical requirements and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot industry-standard IT systems and program-specific hardware and software.

Skills

Unix/Linux system administration

Troubleshooting complex IT systems

Network and data communications

Customer coordination

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Linux

Solaris

IRIX

Networking tools

Job description

• Provide backfill shelter support to the U.S. Air Force and Foreign Military Sales Global Hawk program globally as needed
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers on electronic data processing systems for fielded operational software
• Determine root causes of issues and develop, design, and implement solutions
• Coordinate with customer and plant engineers to resolve issues
• Interface with customers regarding technical, operational, mission-related, and deployment requirements
• Analyze system capabilities and end-user needs to resolve problems related to program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition
• Ensure hardware and software standards are met
• Develop, coordinate changes to, and implement plans to achieve customer requirements
• Analyze system performance against technical requirements
• Research and recommend hardware and software improvements
• Design and implement LAN/WAN configurations for site-specific customer requirements
• Resolve technical problems involving the Launch/Recovery Element and recommend repair and sustainment
• Perform maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot industry-standard IT systems and program-specific hardware, software, and procedures
• Work closely with customer representatives to provide status updates and integrate customer requirements

Requirements

• 5 years' experience as a system administrator or development/support in Linux, Solaris, Irix or another Unix environment
• Experience performing complex troubleshooting and analysis to correct system discrepancies
• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued SECRET security clearance required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship required
• Short-term assignments to both CONUS and OCONUS locations for operational support
• Experience in ATM LANs, long haul links, RF links, VOIP, and data communications preferred
• Experience with UNIX general system administration preferred
• Experience or familiarity with HVAC, UPS systems, and diesel generators preferred
• Familiarity with data transmission over RF and satellite links preferred
• Familiarity with Global Hawk Ground Segment systems preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in system administration within Unix environments, including Linux and Solaris, while effectively troubleshooting complex issues and implementing solutions to meet customer requirements. Possesses strong analytical skills to assess system performance and recommend hardware and software improvements.