We are seeking a skilled and experienced Platform System Engineer to join our team to architect, build, and maintain the interface between applications and the Infrastructure as a Service they reside on in support of large-scale government programs. As a Platform System Engineer, you will interact closely with DevOps stakeholders developing the IaaS and customer stakeholders bringing applications to reside on IaaS.  This is a hybrid position and requires on-site work in King George, VA. 

Responsibilities: 

- Manage and monitor infrastructure and systems installations, including configuration, testing, and maintenance and proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure integrity, optimization, and availability 

- Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify workable solutions, and work with stakeholders to implement fixes 

- Implement custom solutions that reduce the need for human interaction and enable faster and smarter business processes 

- Engage regularly with Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and other stakeholders and provide reports on project status, activities, and achievements 

- Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions including materials, labor, and time necessary 

- Assist other engineers in creating practical demonstrations of proposed solutions and demonstrating them to other stakeholders 

- Work alongside program stakeholders to successfully monitor progress and implementation of initiatives 

Requirements: 

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field or applicable work experience 

- Five years of Platform System Engineer experience, preferably in the government sector 

- Experience working in a cloud environment 

- Experience developing engineering applications for large organizations 

- Advanced education and application of business analysis techniques and strategy 

- Professional experience and a high-level understanding of working with various operating systems and their implications 

Desired Certifications: 

- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 

- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) 

- Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) 

- Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) 

As a Platform System Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, optimization, and interoperability of customer applications and the IaaS they reside on.  Your holistic understanding of both the IaaS and various applications and ability to integrate them will ensure the success of large-scale government programs. You will work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, interacting with various stakeholders. 

If you are a motivated and skilled Platform System Engineer with a passion for leveraging technology to expedite and improve business outcomes in the government sector, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of our mission to ensure the success of large-scale government programs. 

Basic Qualifications:

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

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