System Engineer

Future Technologies, Inc.

$120K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience with VMware and virtualized systems.
  • Strong proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems independently.
  • Comprehensive understanding of system concepts and IaaS components.
  • Extensive knowledge of Linux (RHEL and Ubuntu) and Windows OS.
  • Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and troubleshoot the virtualized environment using VMware.
  • Configure and manage virtual machines for optimal performance.
  • Automate system administration tasks through scripting.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes.
  • Communicate with team members to resolve technical issues.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues with minimal supervision.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux and Windows operating systems.

Benefits

  • Support for obtaining and maintaining security clearance.
  • Opportunities for participation in technical training and certifications.
  • Collaboration with skilled professionals in a military context.
Full Job Description
Description

The System Engineer will provide support for the Navy Combat Systems running a mixture of virtualized Linux and Windows computer systems. This involves system builds, application and OS patching and upgrading, and troubleshooting system problems. A strong knowledge of AEGIS combat system interfaces, and networks used for testing and training for the Aegis combat system is a plus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain and troubleshoot the system's virtualized environment using VMware.
  • Configure and manage virtual machines (VMs), ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.
  • Automate system administration tasks using scripting languages: PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with other team members to resolve technical issues and share knowledge.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems independently, with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the systems architecture, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) components, and complex system interdependencies.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux (primarily RHEL and Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.


Requirements

  • Six (6) or more years of experience supporting virtualized computer systems using VMware.
  • Strong understanding of VMware and virtual machine configuration.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, and Python.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems independently.
  • Comprehensive understanding of system concepts, IaaS, and complex system architectures.
  • Extensive knowledge of Linux (RHEL and Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.
  • Must be able to obtain a clearance at the SECRET level
  • Provide support to user community by responding to requests for technical assistance
  • Active Secret security clearance.


Desired Requirements:

  • AWS tactical knowledge in BL9 or BL10 environments.
  • Programming or development experience.
  • VMware or IaaS certifications.
  • Containerization experience (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).


The anticipated salary for this position is $120,000 to $130,000.

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