Systems Engineer

MAG Aerospace is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer to support modernization efforts on-site at our lab facility in Augusta, GA.

 

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the information technology systems for our government customer. In this role, you will integrate hardware and software in a virtual environment to deploy a multi-function communication system, configuration and troubleshooting of systems.

 

*This role is contingent upon award and part of a surge support effort, intended for the augmentation of existing personnel in response to increased mission demand.*

• Perform the duties as the Systems Engineer, providing direction and tasks to other engineers and technicians on system testing, integration, and configuration of multiple platforms.
• Implements the features and changes required for each quarter of the Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) Development Cycle
• Work with and tests equipment and software from multiple vendors:
  • VMWare ESXi, Microsoft Windows and Office Products
  • RedHat Linux, Oracle KVM, Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama
  • PacStar IQCore Server and Client, REDCOM Sigma
  • CISCO Virtual Routers and physical switches
  • DTECH M3X and SRVR5
  • Themis XR-6, PowerShell and Wireshark
• Provide an evaluation of software/hardware versions and updates in terms of capability and network/system impact to determine its interoperability with the existing systems and software
• Implement the lab network architecture and connectivity
• Update the lab design and networks quarterly to match the Army's fielded systems for PDSS software testing and evaluation
• Gather Activity Reports from the Network Technicians, to consolidate and send to the Senior Systems Engineer Lead
• Gather bugs during the testing of software deployment and provide them to the Senior Systems Engineer Lead.  Assigns them to technicians for testing and validation
• Implement diverse networking technology and protocols, including:
  • H.323, G.711, G.729 for voice networking
  • OSPF routing
  • MGRE tunnel routing and Layer 3 switching
• Implement and utilize VMware ESXI and Oracle KVM to manage virtual machines running a virtual environment, Performance Enhancement Proxy, QOS Edge Device, Windows Server for Active Directory, Palo Alto Firewall, Palo Alto Panorama
• Support, test and evaluate new technologies and perform systems engineering work to determine integration effort, viability, and performance
• Work with Senior Systems Lead Engineer to provide requirements for PDSS Software Development, to implement preliminary and detailed design of systems, to include risk identification, analysis and mitigation

Minimum Requirements

• In-depth hands-on experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds, PACSTAR IQ-Core, Wireshark and other network tools)
• In-depth experience with routing protocols to include, but not limited to, TCP-IP, UDP, OSPF, OSPFv3, VRF, ICMP
• In-depth knowledge of Switching Architecture (VLANs, STP, Port Security, Layer 3)
• In-depth experience and understanding of multiple network products and operating systems (e.g. Juniper JUNOS and vSRX, Cisco catalysts switches, CSR 8k virtual router, ISR/ASR series routers, IOS XE, NX-OS, Palo Alto firewalls and PAN-OS)
• In-depth knowledge of Virtual Environments
• Ability to transition seamlessly between different Program of Records
• Solid understanding of Active Directory and TPKI
• Ability to test and configure new products with minimal to no instructions or supervision
• REDCOM Data, voice, video, telephony integration experience
• In depth experience of Virtual Environments, to include Hyper V, ESXi, Oracle KVM, and vSphere
• Ability to troubleshooting systems using the OSI Model as well as other IT industry accepted methods
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Organizational and mentoring skills
• 10+ years of experience with network and software-based systems and 5+ years working with relevant Army network systems

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline
• DoD IAT Level II Certified (i.e. Sec+, CCNA, CCNP). If you do not currently hold this certification, you will have 180 days from your date of hire to obtain it

Clearance

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Linux and VMWare ESXi
• Experience with Army tactical communications configuration items and systems, baseband, transport, switches, routers, servers, ethernet and fiber optic standards
• Quick learner, creative, analytical thinker, resourceful, and able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $135,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.