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Principal Computer Systems Engineer (CBTC)
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Principal Computer Systems Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is looking for a Principal Computer Systems Engineer to join our team! BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance, reliability, and security of the CBTC network and computer equipment. Candidate will perform the most complex computer systems and network engineering issues including hardware and software design review, implementation/integration, testing, deployment, configuration, update and support related to CBTC system. The Principal Engineer is responsible to provide engineering support for the technical and business environment of the CBTC stakeholders, business partners and technical teams. The role requires a balance of technical expertise, hands-on involvement developing and supporting high availability critical operational systems, and excellent interpersonal skills to work with and manage assigned staff allied with the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments. Ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in development, prototyping, integration, testing, deployment and support of virtual machine, Linux and Windows operation systems, electronic, CISCO or related networking equipment and cybersecurity hardware and software. This job advertisement will remain open until filled and/or further notice. Initial screening of applications received will begin on August 1, 2025. Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. This recruitment is seeking to fill one vacancy. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is looking for a Principal Computer Systems Engineer to join our team! BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance, reliability, and security of the CBTC network and computer equipment. Candidate will perform the most complex computer systems and network engineering issues including hardware and software design review, implementation/integration, testing, deployment, configuration, update and support related to CBTC system. The Principal Engineer is responsible to provide engineering support for the technical and business environment of the CBTC stakeholders, business partners and technical teams. The role requires a balance of technical expertise, hands-on involvement developing and supporting high availability critical operational systems, and excellent interpersonal skills to work with and manage assigned staff allied with the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments. Ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in development, prototyping, integration, testing, deployment and support of virtual machine, Linux and Windows operation systems, electronic, CISCO or related networking equipment and cybersecurity hardware and software. This job advertisement will remain open until filled and/or further notice. Initial screening of applications received will begin on August 1, 2025. Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. This recruitment is seeking to fill one vacancy. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.