Responsibilities

Noblis MSD scientists, engineers, technical staff, analysts, and program managers identify and deploy new shipboard technologies, integrate information technology across shipboard platforms and shipboard systems, and develop computing and networking strategies to support the Warfighter. Noblis MSD employees create strategic solutions to help customers reach new levels of mission support and transform their organizations.

Noblis MSD has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer on the Compute Infrastructure team. This position is a full-time direct hire position that allows a hybrid work environment.

Compute Infrastructure Systems Engineer: As a new member of the Compute Infrastructure (CI) team, candidates would be tasked with designing, integrating, and automating the deployment of complex shipboard computer systems. This role requires the integration of knowledge related to hardware, software, networking, operating system administration, scripting/coding, and security. The ideal candidate is interested in a wide range of IT subjects and is always looking to learn more. While the candidate may not currently have knowledge of all areas listed below, they are excited to put together a personal development plan to develop new skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyze hardware & software requirements for Naval vessels.
• Understand and translate architectural solutions, developing a clear picture as to how each selected technology and subsequent implementation will impact the overall design and capacity of the system
• Configure enterprise servers and hardware: BIOS, Drivers, Expansion cards, Networking, remote management(iLO, iDRAC), Cisco IOS
• Install and configure VMWare ESXi & vSphere products.
• Configure storage arrays, design topologies, and create storage templates.
• Identify potential networking issues affecting all CI hardware and work with Network Integration(NI) team to isolate and resolve.
• Run, test, and develop deployment automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
• Analyze security scan findings and modify configuration of any CI hardware to comply with relevant STIG(s) 
• Define the backup storage footprint based on architecture decisions and subsystem direction.
• Assess new technology and vendor offerings to drive alternative configurations of the compute infrastructure.
• Analyze system performance to include quantifying performance parameters, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput.
• Perform various Sysadmin tasks while working with Windows, Linux, and Hypervisors.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of technologies, planning, design, and analysis methodologies.

Required Qualifications

Requirements

• US Security Clearance: Active or eligible
• Ability to perform on-site work in San Diego, CA
• Bachelor's Degree 3 years of experience (or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree 3 years of additional experience).
• A DOD IAT level 2 approved professional certification such as CompTIA Security , CCNA-security, SSCP, CND, GSEC, GICSP, CySA . Please see DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications – DoD Cyber Exchange

Desired Qualifications

Desired Skills

- Hypervisor administration and deployment. VMWare preferred. VCTA a plus, VCP highly desired.

- Experience with enterprise server hardware.

- Strong knowledge of storage I/O protocols (iSCSI / Fibre Channel) and best practices 

- Good conceptual knowledge of Ethernet networking. Subnetting, VLANs, IPv4

- OS admin experience (Install/Configure/Troubleshoot) - Windows, Linux, Hypervisors, Cisco IOS

- Strong knowledge in system analysis and architecture

- Coding/Scripting experience: PowerShell, Python, Ansible, version control and knowledge of code deployment. GitHub a plus. Deployed portfolio projects desired.

- Security review and Audit: Network scanning, STIG, protocol analysis, firewalls.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.