Systems Engineer

Institute for Defense Analyses; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (6 weeks 100% paid)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Systems Engineer with deep Linux expertise to update, expand and maintain our Red Hat Linux enterprise. Windows experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate will design, deploy, secure and tune Linux-based systems, coordinate with IT staff, and ensure system availability and performance in a sensitive national programs environment. A TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in related field.
• Six years minimum experience in IT, including at least four years in Red Hat Linux systems administration.
• Advanced knowledge in designing, administering, and supporting Linux servers, systems, and software.
• Experience with VMware, NetApp, or Windows a plus.
• Experience with LDAP/Red Identity Management and patch management systems.
• Programming in Perl or Python.

Responsibilities

• Implements IT technology initiatives with hands-on technical deployments.
• Develops resolutions to complex problems and coordinates resources to resolve issues.
• Mentors junior staff on projects and transitions operational support of new deployments.
• Researches and develops integration plans for new technologies to ensure compatibility.
• Builds new physical and virtual servers to design specifications.
• Ensures systems meet business and security requirements per government directives and guidelines.
• Prepares technical documentation including SOPs and processes.
• Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems to ensure optimum performance and availability.
• Keeps abreast of IT industry trends and communicates issues promptly.

Skills

Red Hat Linux

VMware

Python

Perl

LDAP

Security clearance

System administration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

NetApp

Red Identity Management

Red Satellite Server

Ansible

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

Overview: The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Princeton, NJ has an immediate career opening for a Systems Engineer with expertise in the Linux operating system. Experience with Microsoft Windows a plus. This opening is located at IDA’s Center for Communications Research in Princeton, New Jersey (CCR-P). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on key national programs while working on fascinating technical issues. We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Linux engineer to update, expand and maintain the Linux enterprise. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who is able to solve a diverse range of technical problems. Responsibilities include maintaining systems functionality, availability, security, and performance. Contributes and plays a key role in the implementation of programs or projects that effect the organization’s goals and objectives. Coordinates with other IT staff in support of operational tasks and requirements. Ensures configuration standards are maintained and adheres to IT best practices and corporate and security policy.

Overview

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Princeton, NJ has an immediate career opening for a Systems Engineer with expertise in the Linux operating system. Experience with Microsoft Windows a plus. This opening is located at IDA’s Center for Communications Research in Princeton, New Jersey (CCR-P). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on key national programs while working on fascinating technical issues. We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Linux engineer to update, expand and maintain the Linux enterprise. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who is able to solve a diverse range of technical problems. Responsibilities include maintaining systems functionality, availability, security, and performance. Contributes and plays a key role in the implementation of programs or projects that effect the organization’s goals and objectives. Coordinates with other IT staff in support of operational tasks and requirements. Ensures configuration standards are maintained and adheres to IT best practices and corporate and security policy.

Responsibilities

• Implements IT technology initiatives. Provides primary hands-on technical expertise to ensure successful deployments.
• Develops resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems. Coordinates resources to resolve problems when necessary.
• Mentors junior staff on select projects and transitions operational support of new deployments as appropriate.
• Researches and develops integration plans for new technologies to ensure compatibility with the current environment.
• Builds new physical and virtual servers to design specifications.
• Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with relevant government directives and guidelines.
• Prepares technical documentation to include standard operating procedures and processes.
• Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems and services to ensure optimum performance and availability.
• Maintains technical proficiency in IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends.
• Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the appropriate supervisors and/or managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in related field.
• Six years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least four years in Red Hat Linux systems administration.
• Possess advanced knowledge in designing, administering, and supporting Linux servers, systems, and software.
• Experience with VMWare, Netapp, or Microsoft Windows a plus.
• Experience installing and configuring in more than one of the following technologies is a plus:
  • Red Identity Management or LDAP
  • Red Satellite Server, or equivalent operating system lifecycle and patch management system
  • Configuration management and system security hardening using Ansible
  • Database software such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Programming in Perl or Python
• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience desired
• Position requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance with lifestyle polygraph. Current TS/SCI with lifestyle polygraph clearance preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Must be willing to occasionally work hours outside of a normal schedule. Such evolutions are infrequent and the schedule negotiable.

Why work at IDA

Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave and 20 days paid time off. Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our Nation’s warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL). Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings.

Compensation

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100,000-$160,000. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.

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U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

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