System Engineer II-III Job in Not Specified, Maryland US

System Engineer II-III

All Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance!! Description of Position : This position is for a system engineer to provide Front Line Engineering/Tier 2 support for TU Data flow. Operational System Support / Provide dataflow support TU systems. This includes monitoring and improving monitoring of the TU data flows; providing defined daily/weekly/monthly metrics on data flows and responding to requests for gathering new metrics; responding to and ensuring resolution of operational data flow issues reported by site personnel, 24X7 Monitoring centers, Tier 1 support, other dataflow groups, and end users; and providing feedback to development engineers on how to improve stability and supportability. May also assist with installations, upgrades, and patches and ensure system is operating as expected after these actions. Required Skills Experience : SIGINT community knowledge Working knowledge of Linux (must be evidenced in work-history) Strong communications skills Experience supporting complex operational software systems including trouble shooting and problem solving Willing to be part of a team that provides after hours call-in support on a rotating basis and respond in a timely manner Willing to occasionally work non-standard hours Ability to work in high pressure, highly flexible environment against both short and long term requirements. Other Desired Skills Experience : Linux System Administration knowledge Knowledge of collection systems SIGINT data type knowledge Experience with script writing Education : Candidate must meet the education requirements in the labor category. Six years over the required years experience may be substituted for the BS requirement. Certifications and AA degrees count as 1 year experience each.