Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect

Judge Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect to design and sustain complex Linux-based networks.

You will collaborate with development teams and government engineers in a lab setting to define architectures, install and upgrade hardware/software, automate tasks, and document systems for security and reliability. The role emphasizes deep Linux expertise (Red Hat), scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible), and experience with virtualization and container platforms (VMware,

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree; 4 additional years may substitute for a Bachelor.
• Linux knowledge and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Red Hat operating systems.
• Understanding of Linux built-in applications (awk, grep, etc).
• LDAP (RHDS) experience; advanced system hardening; Splunk.
• Programming/scripting: Bash, Python, Ansible; other scripting experience.
• DNS, specifically Linux BIND.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
• Advise on integration of new 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 peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Linux

Red Hat

Scripting

Python

Ansible

Bash

DNS

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

OpenShift

KVM

STIGs

Splunk

LDAP

Education

STEM PhD degree

Tools

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

Red Hat OpenShift

Job description

Location: San Diego, CA Salary: $100.00 USD Hourly – $115.00 USD Hourly

Job Title: Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect

Location: ( Onsite) Employment Type: Contract

This position supports a large heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks that includes 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.

What you’ll get to do:

• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor 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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.