Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect

TAD PGS, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

TAD PGS, Inc. in the San Diego area seeks a Senior Principal Computer Systems Architect to lead architecture for mission-critical defense programs. US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

You will design architectures across Linux, Windows, VMware, and containerized environments, applying Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices to deliver automated, secure networks and validation pipelines.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• 4 years of experience with a STEM PhD; additional 4 years may substitute for a Bachelor degree.
• Strong Linux (Red Hat) knowledge and system hardening.
• Experience with scripting ( Bash, Python, Ansible) and virtualization.

Responsibilities

• Design and define system architectures for complex development networks.
• Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, and sustain hardware/software.
• Maintain system documentation and procedures.
• Provide security support and integration with DevSecOps.

Skills

Linux

Red Hat

Scripting

Python

Bash/Shell

Ansible

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

VMware

DNS/BIND

STIGs

LDAP

Education

STEM PhD

Tools

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

RH-V

OpenShift

Job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for aSenior Principal Computer Systems Architect to join a leading Company located in the San Diego, CA surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $128.57

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Under this role you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

We are seeking cleared or clearable candidates to perform key assignments for Mission Systems N-OSSM development programs. 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.

Job 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.
• Occasional travel may be required Basic Hiring Criteria:
• 4 years of experience with a 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. Desired 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 advanced 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
• Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance