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Systems Engineer / Architect
*** DOD - TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE - A PLUS ***
51 Monroe Street - Suite 1802
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-838-9470
The Company
If you are working in an environment where you feel as if you are part of the 20% of the staff
that is performing 80% of the work, you will be in good company at August Schell. We enjoy
viewing ourselves as the Green Beret of Systems Engineers in that we produce quality results
faster than most System Engineers.
Our customers call us back because we produce results faster than their internal organizations.
We attribute this to our logic skills and our ability to communicate with the customer at a
level the customer understands and appreciates.
August Schell, founded
in 1991, is a provider of Professional Services and business solutions that support both Government
and Industry.
The Job
We are seeking multiple Systems Engineers/Architects with various skill levels to support
several key accounts. We are looking for individuals with System Administration and Systems
Architecture experience in support of distributed large-scale UNIX (primarily SUN Solaris and
Red Hat Linux) and Microsoft Windows systems environments.
Selected individuals will be trained in the use of the HP/Opsware Server Automation System
(SAS) and HP/Opsware Network Automation System (NAS).
These individuals will deploy and be responsible for managing the HP/Opsware software and
then provide and implement succinct architectural recommendations to the customer regarding
their server and application management efforts.
As a principal member of the engineering team, selected individuals will hold the primary
responsibility of troubleshooting and correcting problems across many systems. Selected
individuals will rely on their ability with systems, networks, and application flow to
identify and resolve configuration issues and problems. Ultimately, the selected individuals
will serve as an essential member of our customer solutions team, responsible for the
successful deployment and customization of the HP/Opsware solutions.
Responsibilities
- Deploy the HP/Opsware System on client premises
- Customize and extend HP/Opsware solutions based on customer's business requirements
- Work with customer to deploy large scale, business critical applications using HP/Opsware
- Develop Python scripts, shell scripts, VB scripts, and batch files for automation of system and application administration
- Develop custom applications using the Opsware APIs and industry standard programming languages such as Python, Perl, SH, or Java to meet client's business needs
- Define and communicate customer-driven product enhancements to the Engineering group
- Debugging of low level operating system, networking, and application problems.
- Increase capacity for customers to use, administer, and customize Opsware independently
- Package client's custom technology and applications for use with Opsware
Required Skills and Experience
A TS/SCI level Security Clearance is a Plus, but not required for all positions.
- Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of and hands on experience in the following areas:
- System administration and debugging experience on at least two of the following platforms: Solaris, Linux, AIX, HP-UX, BSD, and Windows
- Network configuration and troubleshooting on large IP networks. DNS and DHCP administration experience a plus
- Automation of common tasks with Perl, Python, shell scripts, VB script and batch files
- An understanding of how various server applications (Web Servers, databases, application servers) work together for an overall systems solution
- Experience with software packaging (e.g. RPM, MSI, etc.) and software distribution
In addition, candidate must possess the following skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Exceptional conceptual and analytical problem solving abilities
- Exceptional consulting and customer service skills.
- Self-motivated and able to define, plan, and implement long term tasks and goals
- Self-starter who takes initiative and works well in a team environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently when required
Experience in the Following Areas is a Plus
- Software development experience. Experience with Python or Java a plus
- Database experience a plus, especially Oracle. SQL is a plus
- Application technologies including IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, JBOSS, .NET framework, etc.
- Common internet protocols including HTTP, SSL, and SOAP/XML-RPC/Web Services
Education
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
- OR comparable experience supported by strong references who can validate past record of ability to produce results
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