Systems Engineer II
Computer World Services (CWS)Corporation

Job Description

The Systems Engineer II designs, develops, enhances, and implements comprehensive architectural models to capture all relevant features and behaviors of the agency's systems and their components. They will participate in the design of software tools and subsystems to support reuse and domain analysis. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for interpreting software requirements and design specifications to develop modeling requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion. Performs additions, changes, optimizations to the existing architecture model. They will be required to troubleshoot production problems related to software applications. Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools. Participates in managing the Enterprise Architecture practice and in defining the Technical Architecture, including the identification and implementation of appropriate methodologies, standards, governance structures, processes, and tools to further the Enterprise Architecture. Provide technical consultation, training and support to IT staff as designated by the government. Diagnose and resolve complex communication problems.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate working knowledge/experience with several of the following concepts or technologies:

• Exceptional communication skills - ability to communicate well with leadership and technical teams
• Expert understanding of solutioning (i.e., research, analysis and best practices)
• Expert understanding of distributed systems and both hybrid and cloud native computing
• Proficient in AWS services: CLI, Cloud Formation, Cloud Watch, EC2, EBS, IAM, S3, Secrets, Security groups, VPC
• Proficient in Operating Systems: Linux and Windows
• Proficient with software automation such as Ansible, Chef or Puppet
• Advanced understanding of virtualization both using virtual machines and microservices with containers
• Advanced understanding of infrastructure: AD, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, routing, switching, etc.,
• Experience with central authentication (LDAP/AD) and security
• Knowledge of protocols such as GRE, HTTPS, IP, IPSec, SSH, TCP, UDP, TLS, etc.,
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and database administration.
• Knowledge of the AWS CLI
• Familiarity with Agile development, deployment concepts, methodologies and tools
• Familiarity with model and template-driven infrastructure deployment and configuration
• Familiarity with systems management concepts, processes and standards, capacity and performance management and tuning, and storage and network management
• Excellent influencing and reasoning skills; good at conflict resolution and consensus building.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's security team
• Communicate with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
• Provides engineering analysis to assist government in program Systems Development Life Cycle gate reviews.
• Provides cost analyses and executes business case analyses to help the customer make decisions on hardware/software, infrastructure and data center support.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor’s degree or higher and 6 years of experience

Security Clearance

* Candidate must be a US Citizen

* Candidate must possess DHS Suitability background investigation or be eligible to qualify for DHS Entry of Duty background investigation followed by DHS Public Trust Clearance

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

* None

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.
Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at

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