Do you want to help IBR build a portfolio of next-generation data collection systems? As a Systems Engineer Lead at IBR, you will support the engineering of a robust, secure and scalable systems of systems that enable data capture from 100M respondents utilizing cutting edge technology in the domains of mobility, enterprise web applications, workflow controls, cloud computing, SOA, GIS, Big Data, Data Warehouses and system security. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for integration and implementation of the hybrid cloud infrastructure that will support the Census 2020 System of Systems. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will develop internal team standards and processes as well as documentation for the design, implementation, operations, and accreditation of COTS infrastructure management solutions. The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will build and integrate new systems and assist in the migration of applications, COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products to a new physical datacenter and/ or cloud resources; providing technological recommendations of infrastructure solutions; implementing the solution(s) required to fulfill the system and solution level requirements; and for supporting development, integration, test and validation activities to prove system effectiveness, performance, and readiness during critical test events leading up to the 2020 survey.

The candidate is required to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

The candidate is required to be onsite at the project facility in Greenbelt, MD during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

1. Contributes to the formulation and maintenance of an enterprise-wide baseline of operating systems and software for the implementation, operation, and maintenance of a platform-as-a-service for a hybrid cloud compute model
2. Provides input on the development of design, implementation, operations, user guides, and training materials
3. Performs training for engineering and operations staff as required
4. Performs integration of Operating System and COTS for custom in-house developed products
5. Performs full integration of DevOps tools that support continuous integration and continuous delivery
6. Performs full integration of ITSM tools to track licensing, certificates, assets and compliance of permanent and ephemeral systems
7. Provides input on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of IT systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. Provides responsive advice, counsel, education and service concerning IT issues and trends in the IT industry
8. Maintains knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technologies, equipment and systems. Keeps current on laws, mandates, issues, practices and procedures
9. Reviews and provides input to policies and standard operating procedures
10. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. 10 full-time years of experience; Prior consulting, Professional Services and/or Enterprise Experience preferred
2. Education Requirements: Masters
3. Must have advanced level knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of the field of specialization.
4. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 or higher certification required or obtained within one (1) year of accepting position
5. Must be familiar with source and artifact control and configuration management
6. Advanced vendor certifications preferred
7. Relevant knowledge of current and emerging technologies
8. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, elected officials, executive leadership, senior management, users, vendors and subcontractor personnel
9. Ability to consistently meet and exceed expectations and incorporate customer service into all aspects of work
10. Proven judgment and problem solving skills
11. Solid time management skills with the ability to plan, organize and implement multiple initiatives and deadline-driven workloads while consistently providing outstanding customer service
12. Detail-oriented, proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
13. Proficient in datacenter and cloud technologies
14. Proficient in datacenter storage and network system
15. Must have experience planning, installing, configuring, patching, and troubleshooting issues on at least one of the following platforms:
    • Linux Server Operating Systems
    • Windows Server Operating Systems
16. Must have experience with VMware vSphere virtualization technologies using vCenter
17. Must have experience planning, installing, configuring, patching, and troubleshooting issues on at least 2 of the following:
    • VMware vRealize Operations Manager
    • VMware NSX
    • VMware vRealize Automation (Blueprint Development)
18. Must have experience with one of the following log aggregation products:
    • VMware vRealize Log Insight
    • VMware vRealize Network Insight
    • Splunk
19. Must have experience deploying in Amazon Web Services
20. Preferred experience working with Oracle Cloud, Azure and or Office 365 in an Enterprise setting
21. Must have experience with hybrid cloud and distributing computing technologies
22. Preferred experience with Puppet and Ansible
23. Must have experience with fundamental storage concepts: filesystems, backup, cloning, snapshotting, logical volume management, disk encryption
24. Proficient with segmentation, isolation, and micro segmentation networking concepts, Firewalls, NAT, SNAT, DNAT, and Load Balancing technologies
25. Must have experience with shell scripting
26. Must have experience writing YAML and/or JavaScript, Python, or PERL
27. Proficient in Enterprise Identify Management, DNS
28. Knowledge of IPAM technologies
29. Proficient in orchestration and workflow automation and development
30. Experienced in supporting project teams in all phases of development the development lifecycle
31. Experience in large scale migrations of projects, data, and persons to and from a commodity compute systems
32. Proficient in determining the appropriate strategy for recoverability and continuity of business operations
33. Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work, both their own and that of project team. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail
34. Team Work: Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team. Prepared to challenge ideas within a group in a constructive way. Ability to influence others and move a proposal effort toward a common vision or goal
35. Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context. Excellent active listening skills
36. Problem Solving: Natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics. Ability to analyze problems and determine root cause, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives and implementing solutions
37. Results oriented: Able to drive things forward regardless of personal interest in the task

About IBR

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is an emerging small business focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is tailored to career seeking candidates who embrace continuous learning and desire to grow as a professional in the software/systems engineering industry. We strive to enhance our team members ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first class benefits package that includes:

1. Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. 3 weeks of paid time off
3. 10 paid federal holidays
4. 401k matching
5. Life insurance at no cost to our employees
6. Short term disability insurance at no cost to our employees
7. Long term disability insurance at no cost to our employees
8. Health care flex spending accounts
9. Dependent care flex spending accounts
10. Training opportunities
11. Education assistance opportunities

IBR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to offer employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity/transgender status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Learn more at http://www.teamibr.com