Systems Integration and Test Engineer

M9 Solutions is seeking a Systems Integration and Test Engineer to work on a government contract for a client located in San Diego, CA.  An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Poly is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installing new releases, testing new and regression functionality of the baseline.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and system level problem.
• Work with other members of the integration team to help both the test partition test events, such as IT, and IV&V.
• Provide factory support to the O&S engineers when there are issues on the production level systems to ensure minimized down time.
• Implement baseline changes and respond to change request.
• Perform technical evaluations, analysis, and troubleshoot for all supported functionalities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required.
• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Poly is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or similar discipline is required.
• An active Security+ certification.
• Knowledge of the following: Linux+, Unix, and Windows.
• Knowledge of existing server technologies including principles and methods used in obtaining maximum utilization of server technologies.
• Knowledge of multiple specialties such as operating systems, email or database platforms, storage technologies, or hardware support, including knowledge of operating systems.
• Knowledge of communications and information security policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to arrange or take actions in an order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Experience with update services such as Yum (RHEL flavor).
• Experience with scripting using bash scripts and programming using Ansible.
• Demonstrated experience working on remote Systems via use of command line.
• Demonstrated experience configuring Linux firewall/routing/networking.
• Experience integrating Linux servers in Active Directory (or using LDAP/Kerberos).
• Experience installing and configuring basic services including httpd/Apache, FTPD.
• Knowledge with scripting languages such as Python and Perl to create and update automated test scripts.
• Ability to use verbal and written communication skills to present information to a diverse population (technical and non-technical).
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Willingness to learn Windows Systems Administration on a cross-function Agile Team.
• Ability to provide innovative solutions for routine issues and tasks.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of theory and practice underlying satellite and LAN/WAN network operations.
• Scripting experience using Perl, Python or similar advanced scripting languages.
• Willingness to learn and implement Scrum framework, Lean principles, Agile engineering and DevOps.