Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer - Randstad USA

job summary:

Our client is seeking candidates to perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

 
location: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado
job type: Contract
salary: $80 - 93 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Masters
 
responsibilities:

• Provide real time, operational support to various teams for the operation and maintenance of Ground and Space system software and equipment

• Provide system maintenance support for a large system of computers (Linux environment), associated switching, network, communication circuits, and equipment

• Identify system problems, perform troubleshooting, correcting, and documenting both software and hardware failures

• Support daily system configuration management during operations and system upgrades/modifications

• Ensure inter-system capabilities with multiple Remote Ground Stations including Satellite Control Network

• Provide limited database system administration

• Provide operations subject matter expertise to technical working groups

• Participate in Ground and Space anomaly resolution working groups

• Analyze and validate system performance

• Thoroughly document system deficiencies

• Provide technical recommendations and guidance to Ground and Satellite operators during system failures and recovery

• Monitor and recover, if necessary, software and database synchronization between primary and backup operations centers

• Collaborate closely with internal/external technical engineering operations teams

• Troubleshoot system anomalies when external customers endure data outages

Basic Qualifications:

• General knowledge/experience in Linux

• Must be able to support 24x7 operations environment

• Security + certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)

• System troubleshooting skills

• Interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment

• Qualified candidate must hold an active DoD Final Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position.

• Active Secret security clearance (the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance)

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Linux shell scripting

• Background in technology, engineering, software, hardware, System, or network administration

• Satellite systems experience

• Experience with large complex systems

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Masters

 
skills:

Linux (8 years of experience is preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.