Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure (Chantilly, VA)

Trusted Space, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Disability insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Trusted Space, LLC seeks a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to lead development, deployment, and operations of advanced ground system architectures. You will build mission-critical, highly available cloud-enabled networks and support virtualization and containerized applications.

Candidates should have a Top Secret clearance, 10+ years in systems engineering, and hands-on experience with OpenStack, VMware, Docker, and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field with 10+ years in Systems Engineering.
• Experience with Windows OS and automation scripting.
• Experience with virtualization and cloud tech (OpenStack, VMware, etc.).
• Strong documentation and V&V planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DoW customers and stakeholders across lifecycle stages for ground system architecture.
• Build highly available, high-performance networked systems and deploy cloud instances with automation.
• Develop system documentation including requirements, interface control documents, and V&V plans.
• Plan system expansions to meet program needs and conduct ground system trade studies.
• Provide private cloud infrastructure and support for DoW customer; support containerized apps.
• Support integration and testing of networked services, file systems, authentication.

Skills

Security clearance (Top Secret withSCI

Systems engineering

Cloud infrastructure experience

Scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

10+ years of related experience

Tools

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

OpenStack

VMware

Kubernetes

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization

Heat templates

PKI infrastructure

Docker

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure (Chantilly, VA)

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Requisition ID: TA198
Location:Chantilly, VA
Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis
Who We Are
Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ground and in space. Our solutions provide advanced capabilities supporting missions vital to our Nation’s defense, intelligence, and science sectors. Our diverse talented staff of scientists, engineers, and business professionals support critical missions including Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness & Decision Support, Space Exploration & Science, and the establishment of core Space Infrastructure.
Our Culture
As a customer-focused service provider, Trusted Space values its employees and clients. We live by our values; central to this principle is the concept to treat others as you would like others to treat you. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all that we do. Each day, we seek to be better than the previous day, embracing our journey to Excellence. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers on their greatest challenges.
Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Systems Engineer with a bachelor’s degree or higher and 10+ years of experience to join our team.
Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with DoW customers and stakeholders throughout system lifecycle in development, integration & test, deployment, and operations of a highly sophisticated ground system architecture.
• Help build mission-critical, highly available, high-performance networked systems in a team-oriented environment.Build and deploy cloud instances and applications utilizing automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Develop systems engineering-related documentation to include operational concept, requirements, specifications, interface control documents, and validation & verification plans.
• Conduct system planning and design for expansion of these resources to meet program needs.
• Support ground system related trade studies.
• Providing a private cloud infrastructure for a DoW customer.
• Provide the infrastructure needed to support virtualized operating systems and containerized applications for tactical and operational systems.

Qualifications

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain or maintain a polygraph, if required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field; OR a Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering related field.
• Experience working with Windows-based operating systems, scripting languages for task automation, and system configuration automation software (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.).
• Experience creating, modifying, and troubleshooting playbooks for system configuration and system sustainment activities. Experience in system integration and testing, and system configuration of networked services, file systems, and authentication experience.
• Operating System administration skills (preferable RHEL 9.x and above) to include building systems up from bare metal, performing software package installation, operating system and application troubleshooting, and implementing security hardening such as certificates and authentication settings.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Ansible, Bash, or Python for task automation such as package installation and configuration across an array of physical and/or virtual hosts.
• Experience with distributed computing technologies.
• Experience with virtualization/cloud-based technologies (e.g. OpenStack, Citrix XenServer Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, and/or VMWare), Docker Containers, Ansible, and Heat templates.
• Experience with host/application integrations into an IDAM system, including deploying PKI infrastructure and troubleshooting PKI related issues
• Experience with front end processing and network gateway appliances and /or software.

Desired Skills

• You have experience in designing, developing, and integrating a complete satellite ground system to include infrastructure, processing frameworks, and software components.
• You have familiarity with any or all of the following, preferably in a satellite ground system context: Object-oriented development practices and processes, open architecture systems, distributed computing technologies, web services, SOA, networking technologies, requirements management tools, scripting, automated test tools, modeling and simulation, and/or security certification and accreditation processes.
• Experience deploying, configuring, managing PostgreSQL, MFAs, Splunk, and Sensu
• Ability to express yourself confidently, concisely, and accurately through written and oral communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, the customer and tenants across DoW.
• Detail/ process oriented, can multi-task, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $160,000-$230,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLCconsiders several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations .

Benefits: Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

This is a full time position