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Jacobs · 1 day ago

Senior Network/Systems Tools Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

16+ years exp

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Senior Network/Systems Tools Engineer to support the Intelligence Sector, responsible for system architecture design, security compliance, administration, performance optimization, and automation of operational processes.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

System Architecture Design, implement, and maintain the OpenText Network Operations Management (NOM) system architecture, with a specific focus on the Operations Bridge for the Transformation and Integration Cloud (OPTIC) Data Lake, ensuring a scalable, resilient, and secure platform for enterprise network management, performance monitoring, and compliance reporting

Security & Compliance Provide SME support and guidance to junior administrators and operators that manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls within NOM to ensure data security and compliance

Administration & Maintenance Plan, install, configure, secure, upgrade, and patch the OPTIC Data Lake (DL) in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes). Conduct similar duties for the Juniper Routing Director (formerly Paragon), which runs Kubernetes with a Linux base OS. Develop and maintain API integrations using REST APIs and connectors to connect both platforms with other enterprise systems and applications

Performance & Optimization Monitor and optimize the performance and stability of the OpenText NOM and OPTIC DL systems, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks

Configuration Configure and manage data ingestion into the OPTIC Data Lake, ensuring seamless integration of topology, events, and metrics from various sources

Data Management & Reporting Administer the OPTIC DL, including data ingestion, storage, backup, and restore processes, and manage Stakeholder Dashboards and reports for capacity planning and trend analysis

Troubleshooting & Support Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to installation, configuration, performance, and integrations, working with vendor support when necessary

Documentation & Training Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation according to standards

Automation Automate routine operational processes using scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, PowerShell) to increase efficiency and reduce manual workload

Qualification

KubernetesLinux (RHEL)OpenText NOMREST APIsDatabase ManagementAutomation ScriptingNetworking FundamentalsProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

TS SCI CI Poly

Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master's and 10 years, bachelor's and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years

Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2

Deep expertise in container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes in Linux environments

Proficiency in Linux (RHEL) with experience administering tools in virtualized or containerized environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, possess solid communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred

Knowledge and familiarity of database management systems like PostgreSQL or Vertica

Knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, DNS, DHCP) and experience with network monitoring tools

Familiarity with scripting languages for automation, such as Perl, Ruby, or Python

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

A 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) which includes both PSP contributions and an optional 401(k) plan (available immediately (i.e., no deferment or wait period), and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount)

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Stock