Job Details

Overview

An aerospace client is looking for a Principal Computer Systems Architect to work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.

Pay and Terms

Base pay range: $86.74/hr - $110.39/hr

Pay Rate: $86.74/hr - $110.39/hr on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 12 months or longer

Location and Schedule

Location: On-site at San Diego Spectrum Center campus.

Schedule: 9x80 A; Shift: 1st Shift

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
• Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program's systems.
• Implement engineering changes to the system as required.
• Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures.
• Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Typical day look like: Support the BACN System Integration Lab (SIL) during the first-responder's hours.

Qualifications

• Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience with STEM; An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• Advanced and in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat and/or other Linux operating systems.
• Experience utilizing and working with Splunk.
• Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation + DNS; specifically Linux BIND.
• Full on-site presence at San Diego Spectrum Center campus.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with imaging, backup and restore software and scripting (Clonezilla, Linux dump, etc).
• Experience leading and managing internal programs and working with engineers to delegate tasking/efforts.
• Experience with containers (Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with virtualization platforms (VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V, RH-V).
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and provide milestone progress on critical items or scheduled items.
• Ability to mentor and help grow junior engineers and share knowledge and experience to improve procedures, processes and bring recommendations for technological improvements.
• Ability to work and support a flexible schedule (2nd shift, RDO Fridays, possibly weekends) as required.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of networking and network systems including iSCSI connectivity functionality.
• Experience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience in design, implementation, and sustainment of Containerization technologies.

About our client

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing