Tactical Operating Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a System Engineer to verify compliance of operating systems and networks with specifications, and to install, configure, troubleshoot, and support Linux/Unix environments across time-sensitive, redundant paths. The role includes supporting the Tactical Operating Environment and weapon system certification/testing in lab and at-sea settings.

Travel up to 35% to CONUS/OCONUS Navy stations is required; a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience is expected, along with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum five (5) years of experience as a System Engineer with related field.
• Experience installing, configuring, updating, and troubleshooting operating systems.
• Linux/Unix development and interpretation of Linux/Unix scripts.
• High-level Linux/Unix command-line functionality and principles.
• Knowledge of software- and hardware-implemented RAID and supporting protocols.
• Experience developing and proofing technical documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Must be able to report on-site when required.
• Desired: Major DOD Weapon System technical or engineering experience.
• Desired: Electronic Technician-level knowledge for industrial applications and point-to-point communication protocols.
• Desired: Knowledge of Python, Perl, other computer languages, and Regular Expressions.
• Desired: Ability to interpret USN C-Level Weapon System Specifications and develop and execute test plans.
• Desired: Network knowledge above CCNA level, including Port Channels, HSRP, Virtual Switching Systems, STP, static and dynamic routing, network switches and routers, TCP/IP, and TCP/IP capture analysis

Responsibilities

• Verify that operating systems and networks are specification compliant.
• Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot network operating systems, emphasizing time-critical redundant paths and devices.
• Interpret network configurations.
• Support the Tactical Operating Environment.
• Support weapon system certification and testing in laboratory and at-sea environments.
• Deploy software and provide fleet support.
• Travel primarily to CONUS and OCONUS Navy Stations as required.

Skills

Linux/Unix Development

Network Configuration Interpretation

Technical Documentation Development

Active Secret Clearance

DOD Weapon System Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python Programming

Perl Programming

Regular Expressions

Job description

• Verify that operating systems and networks are specification compliant
• Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot network operating systems, emphasizing time-critical redundant paths and devices
• Interpret network configurations
• Support the Tactical Operating Environment
• Support weapon system certification and testing in laboratory and at-sea environments
• Deploy software and provide fleet support
• Travel primarily to CONUS and OCONUS Navy Stations as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum five (5) years of experience as a System Engineer with technical or operational experience in the related field; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Experience installing, configuring, updating, and troubleshooting operating systems
• Linux/Unix development and interpretation of Linux/Unix scripts
• High-level Linux/Unix command-line functionality and principles
• Knowledge of software- and hardware-implemented RAID and supporting protocols
• Experience developing and proofing technical documentation
• Ability to travel up to 35%
• Active Secret clearance
• Must be able to report on-site when required
• Desired: Major DOD Weapon System technical or engineering experience
• Desired: Electronic Technician-level knowledge for industrial applications and point-to-point communication protocols
• Desired: Knowledge of Python, Perl, other computer languages, and Regular Expressions
• Desired: Ability to interpret USN C-Level Weapon System Specifications and develop and execute test plans
• Desired: Network knowledge above CCNA level, including Port Channels, HSRP, Virtual Switching Systems, STP, static and dynamic routing, network switches and routers, TCP/IP, and TCP/IP capture analysis

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting operating systems, particularly Linux/Unix, while ensuring compliance with specifications. Possesses strong technical documentation skills and the ability to support weapon system certification and testing in various environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Linux/Unix Development
• Network Configuration Interpretation
• Technical Documentation Development
• Active Secret Clearance
• DOD Weapon System Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Operating System Installation
• Network Troubleshooting
• RAID Knowledge
• Python Programming
• Perl Programming
• Regular Expressions
• TCP/IP Analysis
• Network Switching
• Routing Protocols
• Command-Line Functionality

Industry Keywords

• System Engineer
• Technical Documentation
• Weapon System Certification
• CONUS Travel
• OCONUS Travel

Tools & Technologies

• Tactical Operating Environment
• Network Operating Systems
• Fleet Support Software