Network and Systems Specialist (Sr Software Engineer)

Network And Systems Specialist (Sr Software Engineer)

Administer, monitor, and secure the laboratory's tactical development network including making informed infrastructure decisions, resolving server and gateway-level issues, and configuring and maintaining Linux-based development workstations and servers.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain servers and network gateways supporting the tactical development network, including diagnosing and resolving server-level and gateway-level issues.
• Make informed recommendations and decisions regarding network architecture, infrastructure changes, and resource allocation for the tactical development environment.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux operating systems on development workstations and servers, including kernel configuration, device drivers, and user-space applications.
• Implement and maintain network security practices, including firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and access control.
• Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, system builds, and operational procedures.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED
• Production experience with at least two programming languages.
• Three years of experience with software development in complex systems.
• Two years of software development with at least one year of systems administrative experience.
• Demonstrated ability to administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including kernel modules, device drivers, and user-space applications.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve server-level and network gateway-level issues.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, informed decisions regarding network infrastructure and system configuration.
• Demonstrated ability to follow configuration, security, and documentation standards.
• Dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing time.
• Attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
• Ability to work under pressure, accept supervision, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology / Information Systems (BSIT, BSIS), Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Experience administering tactical, classified, or isolated/air-gapped development networks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking protocols and services: TCP/IP, SSH, SCP, FTP, HTTP(S), DNS, DHCP.
• Experience with firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and network security hardening.
• Proficiency with Linux distributions (Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Windows interoperability.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware) and infrastructure monitoring tools.
• Scripting and automation experience: Bash, PowerShell, YAML, Python.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) and source control (Git).
• Knowledge of SQL and database administration.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior work experience in professional or research-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Salary Range

$100,000-$115,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel
• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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