Agile Defense
Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
Agile Defense, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Overview
Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect role at Agile Defense. Location: Columbia, MD. Clearance level: Active DoD - TS/SCI with CI Poly. Summary
The USCC J9 DCO effort will modernize the DCO mission space to defend the Nation against malicious cyber actors. The effort spans multiple disciplines (Data Science, Systems Engineering, Analytics, Development) with a focus on building capabilities that enable knowledge-driven operations and information sharing in the Cybersecurity domain to support DODIN, NC3, and the greater WOG. The DCO effort will spearhead the collection, analysis, and defense of emerging threats through an integrated ecosystem, a common operating picture, analytics, a communications hub, and persistent joint operations; protect systems/networks through forward-looking technologies and threat intelligence; and pioneer integrated coalitions to strategically posture with the Nation.
Responsibilities
Implement, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Infrastructure-As-Code for automated deployment and maintenance of systems Perform system hardening in compliance with DoD and FIPS security requirements Create script-based automation of regular administrative tasks using Python, Ansible, PowerShell, etc. PXE/UEFI and system deployment (e.g. Anaconda kickstart, cloud-init, The Foreman) System configuration and policy enforcement using automation utilities (Puppet, Salt, Ansible, AD Group Policies, etc.) Implement, maintain, and manage user access and utilization of containers in an orchestration and deployment platform (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, etc.) Implement, maintain, and manage user access and utilization of virtualized machines Support and maintenance of hybrid environments utilizing multiple operating systems (GNU/Linux, Windows Server, BSD) Develop and maintain dataflow and systems utilizing Apache NiFi, SQL, noSQL, REST APIs, LDAP, and S3-compatible storage Develop and maintain backup systems utilizing S3-compatible storage Qualifications
Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline and one of the following: 10+ years with a Master’s, 12+ years with a Bachelor’s, or 16+ years with an Associate’s/High School Diploma Required Skills
Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance Experience working with personnel at all levels in a multi-stakeholder environment Administration of various Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.) Scripting and automation experience in Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, among others Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field or equivalent experience 5+ years of relevant experience Familiarity with virtual or cloud environments Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including container orchestration and deployment practices Ability to work with and configure CI/CD pipelines that leverage repositories Experience with configuring and managing proxy servers (Nginx, Squid, etc.) Ability to document capabilities created Familiarity with software repository creation and management Familiarity with system security, patch management, configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Salt), and basic networking principles Preferred Skills
Administration of Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.) Proficiency in virtualized and containerized environments Administration of SQL and noSQL databases Scripting and automation in Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible Container orchestration and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher) Experience with web and proxy servers (Nginx, Squid) Regular Expressions proficiency Configuration management systems (git) Documentation of capabilities (e.g., Wiki) for existing and new capabilities Knowledge of software repository hosting and mirroring utilities Familiarity with system security, patch management, and configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible, Puppet, Salt) Working Conditions
Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible; possible off-hours work to support releases and outages General office environment; sedentary with up to 10% standing/walking Standard office equipment available Physical Requirements
Stand or sit; walk; repetitive motion; use hands/fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; see; push/pull; climb stairs or ladders Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
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Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect role at Agile Defense. Location: Columbia, MD. Clearance level: Active DoD - TS/SCI with CI Poly. Summary
The USCC J9 DCO effort will modernize the DCO mission space to defend the Nation against malicious cyber actors. The effort spans multiple disciplines (Data Science, Systems Engineering, Analytics, Development) with a focus on building capabilities that enable knowledge-driven operations and information sharing in the Cybersecurity domain to support DODIN, NC3, and the greater WOG. The DCO effort will spearhead the collection, analysis, and defense of emerging threats through an integrated ecosystem, a common operating picture, analytics, a communications hub, and persistent joint operations; protect systems/networks through forward-looking technologies and threat intelligence; and pioneer integrated coalitions to strategically posture with the Nation.
Responsibilities
Implement, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Infrastructure-As-Code for automated deployment and maintenance of systems Perform system hardening in compliance with DoD and FIPS security requirements Create script-based automation of regular administrative tasks using Python, Ansible, PowerShell, etc. PXE/UEFI and system deployment (e.g. Anaconda kickstart, cloud-init, The Foreman) System configuration and policy enforcement using automation utilities (Puppet, Salt, Ansible, AD Group Policies, etc.) Implement, maintain, and manage user access and utilization of containers in an orchestration and deployment platform (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, etc.) Implement, maintain, and manage user access and utilization of virtualized machines Support and maintenance of hybrid environments utilizing multiple operating systems (GNU/Linux, Windows Server, BSD) Develop and maintain dataflow and systems utilizing Apache NiFi, SQL, noSQL, REST APIs, LDAP, and S3-compatible storage Develop and maintain backup systems utilizing S3-compatible storage Qualifications
Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline and one of the following: 10+ years with a Master’s, 12+ years with a Bachelor’s, or 16+ years with an Associate’s/High School Diploma Required Skills
Active TS/SCI with poly security clearance Experience working with personnel at all levels in a multi-stakeholder environment Administration of various Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.) Scripting and automation experience in Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, among others Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field or equivalent experience 5+ years of relevant experience Familiarity with virtual or cloud environments Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including container orchestration and deployment practices Ability to work with and configure CI/CD pipelines that leverage repositories Experience with configuring and managing proxy servers (Nginx, Squid, etc.) Ability to document capabilities created Familiarity with software repository creation and management Familiarity with system security, patch management, configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Salt), and basic networking principles Preferred Skills
Administration of Unix systems (Red Hat, Oracle, Rocky, etc.) Proficiency in virtualized and containerized environments Administration of SQL and noSQL databases Scripting and automation in Python, Ruby, Rust, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible Container orchestration and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher) Experience with web and proxy servers (Nginx, Squid) Regular Expressions proficiency Configuration management systems (git) Documentation of capabilities (e.g., Wiki) for existing and new capabilities Knowledge of software repository hosting and mirroring utilities Familiarity with system security, patch management, and configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible, Puppet, Salt) Working Conditions
Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible; possible off-hours work to support releases and outages General office environment; sedentary with up to 10% standing/walking Standard office equipment available Physical Requirements
Stand or sit; walk; repetitive motion; use hands/fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; see; push/pull; climb stairs or ladders Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting Employment keywords: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Agile Defense. Get notified about new Computer Systems Engineer jobs in Columbia, MD.
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