Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Remote

Position: Full Time 

Job Description:  Capital Group is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support our FAA client. The Senior Systems Administrator candidate will provide a broad range of system engineering & administration, technical, analytical, testing and operations support of the FAA. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

•  Administrating the full Linux enterprise (RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, others) to facilitate technology enhancements, system refresh, on-going security assessment support and Linux SME support of remediation, and direct support to technical management and leadership in program objectives
• Performing on-going performance tuning, hardware and software upgrades, and resource optimization leveraging a detailed      knowledge of Linux fundamentals, including bash/shell scripting, patching, and security hardening.
•  Providing both on-site and remote support based on the client's needs. On-call support requested as-needed for critical off-hours projects 
• Installing, configuring, patching, monitoring and maintaining all Linux systems hardware and software infrastructure on a virtualized platform
• Creating and facilitating plans for migration of systems to newer hardware platforms
• Supporting roadmap planning for technical refresh, obsolescence, and future planning
• Providing SME leadership for strategic and tactical activities including presentations to executive staff, district and program office support, and future planning
• Preparing technical and programmatic reports and participate in meetings as directed

Requirements:

• Senior-level experience with Linux Operating Systems (specifically RedHat or CentOS), NetApp, Cisco Routers and Switches, Palo Alto, RedHat Software/Services, Splunk, Nessus and other Software tools.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Math/Science degree
• Minimum of 15  years of relevant experience
• Must be a US citizen and meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; be a strong self-starter, analytical, and problem-solving skills; be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); able to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment; and possess the ability to work well on a team and autonomously.
• Provide technical guidance in the procurement of new equipment and services.
• Provide technical assistance in the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and services.
• Investigate problems being experienced with equipment and services.
• Develop modifications to equipment hardware and software.
• Conduct trend analyses on the reliability of equipment and services.
• Troubleshoot failures in equipment.
• Conduct testing of equipment and services.
• Generate maintenance documentation for equipment and services.
• Maintain configuration control of equipment and services.
• Generate and distribute site specific firmware.
• Establish and maintain equipment support facilities.
• Assess the security status of equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and/or coordination with authorized FAA and government organizations seeking communications assistance.
• Attend meetings and conferences.
• Review of program-related documentation.
• Provide engineering consultations, investigations, and documentation of findings (i.e. white papers).
• Develop briefings and presentations.
• Develop software requirements.
• Develop system requirements.
• Assist the Academy with maintaining coursework/lab.
• Attend logistics meetings
• Provide casefile prescreening for technical merit.
• Create HDR/PTR/DOC (hardware discrepancy report/program trouble report/documentation report) entries not related to a specific project into a database.
• The contractor shall provide other system engineering support within scope of the contract but not specifically listed above.
• This position requires up to 30% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in IT or STEM related field.
• Knowledge of satellite communications a plus.
• FAA systems engineering experience
• Familiarity with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) and Systems Engineering Manual