RIVA Solutions, Inc
Description
Title:
System Engineer IV
Location:
Boulder, CO (Onsite)
Terms:
Full-Time
Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Travel:
Up to 10%
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
Program Overview The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Global Systems Laboratory (GSL)
is a world leader in applying cutting-edge research and innovative IT systems to improve weather and environmental forecasting across the globe. Based in Boulder, Colorado, GSL’s mission supports the development and integration of advanced computing, modeling, artificial intelligence, and software engineering to meet the growing needs of the scientific and environmental community.
RIVA Solutions supports NOAA GSL through a range of IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps services. Our team plays a critical role in maintaining secure, high-performance computing environments that enable NOAA’s researchers and operational teams to deliver next-generation climate, weather, and environmental solutions for the nation.
Position Overview RIVA Solutions is seeking a
System Engineer IV
to join our NOAA GSL support team in Boulder, CO. This role is responsible for configuration, maintenance, and advanced operations of Linux environments in support of experimental weather research applications. The selected candidate will operate independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with technical team members and stakeholders to plan and implement complex IT solutions. This role also includes technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic IT projects across the organization.
Core Responsibilities Linux and Windows Systems
Maintain configuration management tools (SaltStack or similar)
Monitor systems using Pandora FMS
Install and upgrade Linux operating systems and third-party software
Apply Linux security strategies
Install/configure peripheral devices, automounters, and license managers
Manage firewalls (iptables, nftables)
Install and manage Python, Apache, NGINX for developer support
Manage and tune file systems (LVM, NFS, journaled, striped/mirrored)
Perform performance analysis and system tuning
Write scripts to automate processes
Document system configurations and manage automated diagnostics
Cloud and Container Environments
Manage AWS services (EC2, S3, AppStream)
Plan, document, and implement complex cloud-based IT solutions
Participate in CI/CD efforts and container management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum
4 years
of experience as a System Engineer in complex Linux environments
Systems administration experience with RedHat Linux, Windows, and MacOS
Familiarity with DNS, NIS, NFS, TCP/IP, X Window-based applications
Proven experience supporting heterogeneous computing environments
Strong shell scripting and automation skills
Experience supporting virtual servers, both on-prem and in the cloud
Strong documentation, communication, and project coordination skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
Mass storage systems
NFS appliances and RAID
NAS and relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, Couchbase)
Networking and container orchestration
SaltStack, CI/CD pipelines, AWS Cloud
Salary Up to $150,000
(based on experience)
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com.
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Title:
System Engineer IV
Location:
Boulder, CO (Onsite)
Terms:
Full-Time
Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Travel:
Up to 10%
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
Program Overview The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Global Systems Laboratory (GSL)
is a world leader in applying cutting-edge research and innovative IT systems to improve weather and environmental forecasting across the globe. Based in Boulder, Colorado, GSL’s mission supports the development and integration of advanced computing, modeling, artificial intelligence, and software engineering to meet the growing needs of the scientific and environmental community.
RIVA Solutions supports NOAA GSL through a range of IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps services. Our team plays a critical role in maintaining secure, high-performance computing environments that enable NOAA’s researchers and operational teams to deliver next-generation climate, weather, and environmental solutions for the nation.
Position Overview RIVA Solutions is seeking a
System Engineer IV
to join our NOAA GSL support team in Boulder, CO. This role is responsible for configuration, maintenance, and advanced operations of Linux environments in support of experimental weather research applications. The selected candidate will operate independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with technical team members and stakeholders to plan and implement complex IT solutions. This role also includes technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic IT projects across the organization.
Core Responsibilities Linux and Windows Systems
Maintain configuration management tools (SaltStack or similar)
Monitor systems using Pandora FMS
Install and upgrade Linux operating systems and third-party software
Apply Linux security strategies
Install/configure peripheral devices, automounters, and license managers
Manage firewalls (iptables, nftables)
Install and manage Python, Apache, NGINX for developer support
Manage and tune file systems (LVM, NFS, journaled, striped/mirrored)
Perform performance analysis and system tuning
Write scripts to automate processes
Document system configurations and manage automated diagnostics
Cloud and Container Environments
Manage AWS services (EC2, S3, AppStream)
Plan, document, and implement complex cloud-based IT solutions
Participate in CI/CD efforts and container management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum
4 years
of experience as a System Engineer in complex Linux environments
Systems administration experience with RedHat Linux, Windows, and MacOS
Familiarity with DNS, NIS, NFS, TCP/IP, X Window-based applications
Proven experience supporting heterogeneous computing environments
Strong shell scripting and automation skills
Experience supporting virtual servers, both on-prem and in the cloud
Strong documentation, communication, and project coordination skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
Mass storage systems
NFS appliances and RAID
NAS and relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, Couchbase)
Networking and container orchestration
SaltStack, CI/CD pipelines, AWS Cloud
Salary Up to $150,000
(based on experience)
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com.
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