Database Engineer - By Light Professional IT Services LLC
Vandenberg AFB, CA
About the Job
Overview
Full Spectrum Operations, a joint venture between By Light Professional IT Services and American Communications Solutions is hiring talented IT professionals for the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. The Eastern and Western Ranges provide capabilities for customers to safely launch, track and recover spacelift systems as well as perform operational test missions in support of ballistic missile deployment and aircraft flight tests.
EWOCS provides communication systems maintenance, operations, and support services for voice, video, data and infrastructure yielding a robust communications capability for a wide range of customers in a dynamic launch environment.
We are currently looking for a Data Engineer to join our growing team!
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements Windows and Linux data handling systems technologies in response to changing customer needs
- Implements enterprise-level services, with an emphasis on data base operations & data handling across Windows/Linux/VMWare systems, including but not limited to:
- Domain Services
- SQL, Centralized DB, Cloud DB, Distributed DB
- SYSLOG
- DHCP
- AAA Services
- WEF
- SNMP
- NTP
- Automated Patching
- SIEM Services
- 802.1x & 802.1x MAB
- Inter-relation of DNS services across disparate authoritative zones
- VMWare ESXi, vCenter, Horizon services – provisioning, system redundancy, performance, etc.
- Automates system data processing according to overarching data management policies (e.g. archival/removal via triggered and/or scheduled event)
- Periodically generates scripts (bash/sh/CMD/Python/PowerShell/etc.) in support of specific use cases
- Identifies and resolves system faults including but not limited to:
- Domain controller replication faults
- SQL database access faults, indexing faults, etc.
- WSUS processing faults
- NPS VSA-to-Device faults
- NPS AAA lookup faults / policy mapping faults / template faults
- init.d/systemd processing faults
- Hardens systems as appropriate, balancing customer Availability/Integrity/Confidentiality needs.
- Resolves IAVA/STIG findings as appropriate, providing proper documentation and/or justification to A&A personnel
- Conducts site surveys to determine feasibility of equipment installations (e.g. telecommunications, electrical, temperature/humidity, cleanliness, space/weight, maintainability, logistical support)
- Monitors overall system health and advises on need for potential upgrades or reconfigurations
- Provides on-site technical and operational support in the installation and operation of any/all telecommunications equipment
- Periodically reviews SIEM alerts as they relate to overall system status
- Performs troubleshooting of end user problems and responds to user requests.
- Mentors other IT personnel as needed
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements
- Security+ certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
- Proven shell-scripting experience
- Expert understanding of Windows and/or Linux server technologies
- Expert understanding of common database types & practices
- Competency with virtualization technologies
- Expert understanding of networking protocols
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required
SALARY RANGE:
Salary Minimum: $ 150,000Salary Mid: $165,000Salary Maximum: $180,000
The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level and market conditions when extending an offer. In addition, By Light also provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.