System Engineer

Future Technologies Inc.; King George (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Technologies Inc. is seeking a System Engineer to support Navy Combat Systems, providing expertise across VMware-based virtualized Linux and Windows environments, system builds, patching, upgrading, and troubleshooting.

The role requires strong knowledge of IaaS, complex architectures, and the ability to work with testing networks; security clearance at SECRET level may be required; salary around six figures.

Qualifications

• The candidate has six or more years of experience supporting virtualized systems using VMware.
• Strong knowledge of VMware and VM configuration is required.
• Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, Python.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems independently.
• Comprehensive understanding of IaaS and complex system architectures.
• Extensive knowledge of Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance.
• Provide user community support by responding to technical requests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot the system's virtualized environment using VMware.
• Configure and manage virtual machines (VMs) for performance and resource optimization.
• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Understand system architecture, IaaS components, and interdependencies.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.

Skills

VMware

Scripting

PowerShell

Ansible

Bash

Python

Documentation

Communication

Linux

Windows

IaaS

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Tools

VMware vSphere

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Brief Description

The System Engineer will provide support for the Navy Combat Systems running a mixture of virtualized Linux and Windows computer systems. This involves system builds, application and OS patching and upgrading, and troubleshooting system problems. A strong knowledge of AEGIS combat system interfaces, and networks used for testing and training for the Aegis combat system is a plus.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Maintain and troubleshoot the system's virtualized environment using VMware.


• Configure and manage virtual machines (VMs), ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.


• Automate system administration tasks using scripting languages: PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python.


• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes and procedures.


• Communicate effectively with other team members to resolve technical issues and share knowledge.


• Troubleshoot complex problems independently, with minimal supervision.


• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the systems architecture, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) components, and complex system interdependencies.


• Install, configure, and maintain Linux (primarily RHEL and Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.

Requirements

• Six (6) or more years of experience supporting virtualized computer systems using VMware.


• Strong understanding of VMware and virtual machine configuration.


• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python.


• Excellent documentation and communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems independently.


• Comprehensive understanding of system concepts, IaaS, and complex system architectures.


• Extensive knowledge of Linux (RHEL and Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.


• Must be able to obtain a clearance at the SECRET level


• Provide support to user community by responding to requests for technical assistance


• Active Secret security clearance.

Desired Requirements

• AWS tactical knowledge in BL9 or BL10 environments.


• Programming or development experience.


• VMware or IaaS certifications.


• Containerization experience (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

The anticipated salary for this position is $120,000 to $130,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.