Senior IT Systems Engineer

• The Sr IT Systems Engineer is a senior-level role designed for professionals with extensive experience in systems administration, cloud computing, and infrastructure design
• This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure IT infrastructure, as well as leading and mentoring junior system administrators
• The role involves managing cloud computing platforms, implementing advanced security technologies, and leading IT projects using established project management methodologies
• Additionally, the Sr IT Systems Engineer will develop automation scripts, perform advanced systems administration tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects and initiatives
• In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure IT infrastructure while managing and optimizing cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
• You will implement advanced security technologies and practices to protect company data and systems and lead IT projects using established project management methodologies
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior system administrators will be a key responsibility, along with developing and maintaining automation scripts to streamline IT processes and improve efficiency
• You will perform advanced systems administration tasks, including performance tuning and system optimization, and utilize performance analysis tools to monitor and improve system performance
• Additionally, you will manage and troubleshoot complex networking and distributed computing environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives
• Your role will also involve writing proposals, technical papers, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, acting as a vendor liaison, and representing the company in presentations to customers, clients, and professional peers. Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies will be essential to continuously improve your skills and knowledge

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
• Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
• Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
• Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.- We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement
• Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable and secure infrastructure
• Ability to lead and mentor junior system administrators
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write proposals or papers, act as a vendor liaison, make presentations to customers or client audiences or professional peers, and work closely with upper management
• Advanced knowledge of systems administration plus 3+ years of cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure
• Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes
• Knowledge of IT project management methodologies
• Typically 8+ years of related experience
• Expertise of an operating system; understanding of paging and swapping, inter-process communications, devices and what device drivers do, file system concepts (inode, clustering, logical partitions), and the ability to use performance analysis to tune systems
• A solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts, including principles of routing, bridging and switching, client/server programming, and the design of consistent network-wide filesystem layouts
• Experience with advanced security technologies and practices
• Advanced certifications in relevant IT fields (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)
• Proficiency in advanced scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail- Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified