Open Source Systems Engineer (Old Town San Diego)San Diego, CA **Requires US Citizenship** **Employment Term and Type:** **Regular, Full Time** **Required Security Clearance:** **Secret Clearable to TS/SCI** **Required Education: Bachelor of Science Degree or Equivalent** **Salary Range: $140,000 to $150,000** **Job Title: Open Source Systems Engineer** **Job Description:** **Provide systems engineering support by installing, configuring, and deploying open source operating system solutions.** **Primary Duties and Responsibilities** + Build, configure, manage, and troubleshoot operating systems and applications using RHEL + Build, configure, manage, and troubleshoot physical servers to include racking and stacking, cabling, and associated peripherals such as KVMs + Apply and mitigate DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) controls to open-source operating systems and applications + Analyze network performance and address issues within the virtualized network using KVM + Maintain the San Diego commercial satellite communications test facility (“Test Access Point Name (APN)”) in a high state of readiness to support over-the-air Inmarsat communications tests from Boeing and other primary airframe integrators + Maintain technical currency with the design baseline for the AN/USQ-144K(v)1 ADNS Increment III shore network, particularly as it affects satellite communications for supported aircraft + Collaborate with other NAVAIR-sponsored project engineers at NIWC-PAC, particularly on those matters that affect the design, operation and modernization of critical network infrastructure shared by multiple manned and unmanned air platforms + Participate in technical reviews and provide analysis of proposed changes to the USNTANs hardware and software baselines + Provide Technical Assistance to Aircraft Squadron Personnel and Boeing Factory Representatives **Required Qualifications** + 3+ Years hands-on experience with open source operating systems and applications such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) + 3+ Years of hands-on experience working with physical servers to include racking and stacking, cabling, and associated peripherals such as KVM's + 2+ years hands-on experience with applying DISA STIG Controls to Open Source operating systems and applications + 1+ Years of experience with applying and mitigating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide's (STIG's) + Desire to learn network fundamentals and network protocols such as TCP/IP, and SNMP + Must possess the ability to perform in a heavy customer facing role with strong verbal, professional, and written skills + Self-starter: ability to organize own work to meet project goals and deadlines + Must have Comptia Security+ certification (or higher) to meet DOD 8570 IAT II requirements, in addition to any of the following Operating Environment (OE) certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Comptia Linux+, or equivalent OS-specific training **Desired Qualifications** + Experience working with Airborne or Navy Tactical Platforms (ADNS, UCLASS, MQ-25A, STACC) + Experience with network engineering configuration highly preferred + Experience with hypervisor platforms, such as Proxmox (Highly Preferred), or VMware ESXi + Experience with Git repositories for storing configuration data and code + Experience with delivering systems engineering artifacts to include test plans, configuration guides, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA's) + Familiarity with Python scripting to develop automated unit, integration, and performance tests + Familiarity with automated provisioning, configuration and management using Ansible + Familiarity with the YANG data model and experience with the NETCONF and RESTCONF network management protocol + Cisco CCNA or equivalent experience highly desired **Education Requirements:** + Bachelor of Science degree or four additional years of relevant experience **Security Clearance Requirements:** + Secret upgradable to TS/SCI **Physical Requirements:** + Requires Sitting (66%), Standing (15%), Walking (15%), Near Acuity (100%), Color Determination (100%), Speaking (100%), Listening (100%), Sight (100%), Use of fingers and hands (100%), Travel <5% CONUS **_This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time._** **Company Overview:** **FGS, LLC is an international, leading edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include the design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services through the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe.** **FGS provides secure, leading-edge technology and process management services to military, government, and commercial clients worldwide.** **FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.** **We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.** **\#cjpost Engineering - Systems** **FGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.**