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Senior Systems Engineer (Linux/DevOps/Integration)

Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security, intelligence and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation, Raytheon Intelligence, Information, & Services (IIS) provides state-of-the-art electronics, cyber capabilities, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing, effects, and command, control, communications & intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.

Raytheon Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Integrator/Systems Engineer to join the engineering team supporting
products and customer programs in the Herndon, VA corporate office. This exciting work involves the systems design, integration, and implementation of various infrastructure technologies across multiple platforms, products, and programs. Raytheon Mission Technologies employs individuals who have a creative and forward thinking approach to product development and deployment. If you enjoy helping customers solve their most challenging problems, are energized by a dynamic engineering environment that encourages technical curiosity, innovation, a readiness to learn and a desire to grow professionally, we would like to talk with you.

This individual will be an integral member a small team of systems and software engineers who work closely together to devise creative solutions for challenging problems in a dynamic, collaborative environment.The position is located in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage local and remote Linux/UNIX servers across multiple physical, virtual, IaaS cloud server environments
  • Develop and maintain highly available mission critical services through clustering, scaling, and load-balancing technologies
  • Develop and maintain detailed backup, DR, and data resiliency strategies
  • Develop and maintain real-time monitoring/alerting systems for system health status
  • Troubleshoot Tier 3/4 end user issues and system issues
  • Proficient in full lifecycle management process and DevOps environments
  • Interface with vendors and procurement teams to spec, purchase, and maintain hardware, licensing, and warranty information for systems hardware and software
  • Perform system analysis to evaluate security levels, system utilization, and growth projections
  • Research, test, and implement OS and application updates to maximize integrity and efficiency of the system
  • Interface with other engineers and PMs in a dynamic integrated team environment

Raytheon Mission Technologies employs creative, technical thinkers. The ideal candidate will share these qualities.
Required Qualifications:
  • US Citizen
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • 10+ years of professional, educational, or hands-on training experience in Linux systems administration
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related field
  • Strong skills in IT fundamentals including, but not limited to: server administration, networking, database support/administration, automation & scripting, system security, infrastructure support
  • Proficiency in systems architecture, design, and implementation
  • Must have experience working with the following:
    • Server hardware
    • Linux-based operating systems
    • Virtualization technologies
    • Storage systems
    • Networking (strong understanding of TCP/IP)
    • COTS configuration & integration (including Web & Database services)
    • System security (hardening & vulnerability analysis, RMF, SSPs)
  • Proficiency in remote command-line administration
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting/automation language (ex. Shell, Perl, Python)
  • Must possess the ability to function in an environment with non-traditional implementations of standard COTS applications and hardware
  • Experience defining and developing requirements for technical projects
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate with management, customers, and employees
  • Must present a positive, professional attitude and demeanor
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must be willing and able to commute to local datacenter and customer locations as needed

Desired Skills/Education:
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Technical certifications, especially in Linux, Network, & Security concentrations
  • Experience working with highly-available services and 24x7 operational environments
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (hypervisor, paravirtualized, cloud, etc)
  • Experience with Nagios or similar network monitoring tool suite
  • Experience with highly scalable paravirtualized IaaS cloud platform deployment technologies (ex. Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with hyperconverged hardware platforms (ex. Cisco UCS, Nutanix, etc)
  • Experience with deploying secure web services (Reverse Proxies, TLS, CA certs, PKI, etc)
  • Experience with hardware & software-defined networking (Cisco iOS, ACLs, Firewalls, SSL & IPSEC VPNs, routing)
  • Experience with database constructs & queries (SQL, noSQL)
  • Experience with Java, JavaScript, C/C++, and other OO & Procedural programming languages
  • Experience with RESTful API frameworks (DropWizard, Play!, Spark, SpringBoot)
  • Experience with microservices frameworks & application development
  • Experience with software development tools (Mercurial, Git, JDK, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Gradle)
  • Experience and willingness to join off-hour technical support rotation

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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Security Clearance:
Top Secret / SCI
Location:
Herndon, Virginia
Country:
United States
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