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... file systems, LVM and RAID adapters Virtualization environments and tools such as VMWare, vCenter ... programming and scripting, operating system administration, and hardware administration. Deep ...

Senior Software Engineer - File System

Boston, MA · On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

Mentor engineers and raise the quality bar for systems design, code quality, testing, and ... Experience with file systems, storage engines, databases, operating systems, kernel-adjacent ...

Senior Software Engineer - File System

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$133K - $175K/yr

Mentor engineers and raise the quality bar for systems design, code quality, testing, and ... Experience with file systems, storage engines, databases, operating systems, kernel-adjacent ...

As a Sr. Systems Engineer on the HPC Grid Systems infrastructure team, you will be working on ... file systems, LVM and RAID adapters • Virtualization environments and tools such as VMWare ...

Engineer and optimize scalable storage solutions and complex file system configurations. * Author and present technical program documentation and briefings for senior-level management and ...

Engineer and optimize scalable storage solutions and complex file system configurations. * Author and present technical program documentation and briefings for senior-level management and ...

Engineer and optimize scalable storage solutions and complex file system configurations. * Author and present technical program documentation and briefings for senior-level management and ...

Group W is the developer and maintainer of the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM ... Proven expertise in system administration tasks including user management, permissions, file ...

Define and own system architectures for VDURA parallel file system solutions, including compute ... Engineering experience with: * x86 server architectures * Storage - SAS, SATA, NVMe * Networking ...

Define and own system architectures for VDURA parallel file system solutions, including compute ... Engineering experience with: * x86 server architectures * Storage - SAS, SATA, NVMe * Networking ...

Define and own system architectures for VDURA parallel file system solutions, including compute ... Engineering experience with: * x86 server architectures * Storage - SAS, SATA, NVMe * Networking ...

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Systems Engineer 5 (Cleared)

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

SCD Information Technology
11 - 50 employees

$220K - $236K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Supports system engineering activities throughout the system life cycle, including concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement.

  • Interacts with government personnel regarding technical considerations, problems, issues, or conflicts related to systems engineering.

  • Ensures the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work and deliverables across multiple process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288.


Job description

Systems Engineer 5 (Cleared)
Ft. Meade or surrounding area, MD
**ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance with Polygraph Required to Start**
SCD Information Technology (SCDIT) is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer 5 (SE5) with significant and relevant experience managing storage solutions, to include purchases for the specific classification of computers that we engage with, cloud, or at least servers.to join our dynamic and growing team. The SE5 will support a key contract that provides a large Intelligence Community agency with system engineering and technical assistance services in conducting activities within the processing and analytics mission.
Description:
Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives
Responsibilities:
Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288:
  • Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal.
  • Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement.
  • Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management.
  • Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.
Skills:
Highly skilled in the following areas:
  • Understands file systems (XFS, Lustre/GPFS/SephFS, NFS, EXT4, etc.)
  • Understands performance testing of IOPS and can write/evaluate test plans to reflect a need (for example, x number of nodes with xMB write capability)
  • Knowledgeable of various types of HW configurations (i.e. RAID (0-10), Grid RAID, Sharding, etc.)
  • Familiar with various storage networks (i.e. SAN, Ethernet, Infiniband, slinghsot, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable in various types of storage, interfaces, tools, file systems (Flash/NAND (or other types) based SSD's, Form factors, RAID levels, Interfaces (M.2, SATA, PCIe NVMe, etc.)
  • Familiarity with smart data
  • Able to effectively monitor storage network, bus, and devices
  • Experience with Fundamental Linux command and OS structure experiences (how to list directory structure, how to list directory location, list command history, etc.)
  • Some form of programming language experience. Python preferred, but other languages will be helpful
  • Familiarity with general computing system architecture
  • Familiarity with general CPU components/architecture (Cache, processor core(s), Integrated Memory/Storage Controllers)
Requirements:
  • An active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required to start.
  • A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general system engineering experience. OR A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience. OR A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience. OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.

Salary Range: $220,000 - $236,800
The SCD Information Technology pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes major medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training and certification benefits, health and wellness initiatives, and more.
At SCD Information Technology, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.