Systems Engineer 1 - (Linux, Python, Apache NiFi)

Akina Inc; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO accrued annually

11 federal holidays

401k with 10% employer contribution

Healthcare fully covered for employees

Job summary

Akina Inc. is seeking a mission-essential help desk specialist to support 24x7 operations at Fort Meade, MD. You will maintain customer computer systems and networks, help manage access, and ensure front-end systems reliably collect and transmit critical information.

The role requires Linux experience, basic troubleshooting, and the ability to follow SOPs while updating documentation. Sixty-hour-typical shifts may be required in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using Linux OS and command-line tools.
• Basic troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs and update documentation accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customers' computers and networks in a watch-center environment.
• Support customer access and ensure front-end systems collect and transmit data.

Skills

Linux (CLI)

Troubleshooting

Documentation updates

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering/CS/IS or related field

Tools

Apache NiFi

Job description

• Fort Meade, Maryland

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 07-217-14-SE1
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Description:

Come join a dynamic, fast-paced watch center supporting 24x7 operations.

In this mission-essential help desk role, you will maintain the customer's computers and networks, support assigned customer accesses, and help ensure front-end systems continue to collect, process, and transmit information vital to national decision makers.

Position Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience using the Linux operating system, to include use of the command-line
• Basic troubleshooting experience
• Ability to follow basic SOPs and update documentation accordingly

Position Desired Skills:

• Scripting experience (Bash, Shell and/or Python)
• Front-end collection systems, to include survey systems
• DNR/DNI collection and dataflow, including FOP configuration
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi
• Basic knowledge of network protocols

SE1 Qualifications:

Seven (7) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

A Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Salary Range:

$148k-$181k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.