System Architect/Engineer - Senior

StraitSys Inc

Regular

PRIMARY FUNCTION

StraitSys is looking for a Senior System Architect/Engineer to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Huntsville, AL. This role is responsible for the successful operations and maintenance of all IT systems assigned to include database administration, system administration, system security support, and system configuration to meet best optimization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently or in coordination with the Technical Subject Matter Expert, designs, implements, and maintains system architectures that support the LD assigned systems.
• Responsible for all system components continuing to function normally through system maintenance, upgrade, and testing.
• Ensures system and process documentation is complete and up to date for every aspect of operational applications, services, or environments as a reference for future operations and maintenance, including version and platform upgrades.
• Responsible for verifying system architecture is compliant with system standards while operating as efficiently as possible.
• Evaluates analytically and systematic problems with workflow, system configuration, and planning resulting in the development of appropriate corrective action.
• When appropriate, oversees junior database administrator and system administrator tasks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Expert in system and database administration able to perform backups, databasing tasks, file recovery, user access support, and independently resolving complex system or user problems under tight deadlines.
• Experience with Domain Name Servers (DNS), Network File Systems (NFS), SSH services including standard daemons, protocols, and applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI if required
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline. Education substitution requires 10+ years' proven specialized experience supporting or leading IT network systems O&M with system architecture and engineering experience for on-premises and/or cloud environments
• 8+ years specialized experience supporting or leading IT network systems O&M with system architecture and engineering experience for on-premises and/or cloud environments.
• Must possess and maintain at least one of the following certifications: Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or other certifications exemplifying skill sets needed to manage the design, operations, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.