Systems Engineer Advisor

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Advisor at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer Advisor joining our team to manage data flows for a wide range of devices.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems
● Manage data flows for a wide range of devices; Utilize Apache NiFi and Python to maintain and engineer data flows to meet customer requirements; Build out Grafana dashboards to visualize the data flow metrics and infrastructure status; Responsible for interfacing with various API endpoints as well as maintaining holistic diagrams of each data flow.
● Develop and sustain intricate data flows from a multitude of sources leveraging Apache NiFi; Devise innovative approaches for intricate data manipulation challenges utilizing Python; Employ Apache NiFi and custom Python scripts to retrieve data from remote APIs, modify the data, and then distribute it according to customer requirements; Transform legacy Java implementations into holistic Python solutions, leveraging modern libraries to achieve equivalent functionality; Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow metrics and infrastructure status.
● Engage in weekly engineering review board sessions, offering technical insights on change requests from both the internal team and clients; Analyze current data flows for inefficiencies and propose optimized remedies.
● Design secure cross-domain channels to facilitate data movement between networks of varying security levels; Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio; Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision, sourced both internally and externally

● Skilled using the following:

Operating Systems: RHEL7,9, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019
Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB
Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Virtualization: VMWare, Nutanix
Other: Apache NiFi, Grafana, Microsoft Visio, Cross Domain Solutions, Ansible, Active Directory

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in an area applicable to this position
● Required Experience: 4+ years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary. Computing Environment (CE) for certification.
● Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI CI Poly
● Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication, problem solving, team player
● Preferred Skills: Familiarity with designing and sustaining data flows using Apache NiFi; General networking knowledge to include operation of routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPN and web proxies; Working knowledge in the design and utilization of RESTful APIs; Proficiency in managing and maintaining both Windows and Linux operating environments; Familiarity with relational SQL databases, including Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL; Possess foundational knowledge of Active Directory concepts, including Organizational Units (OUs) and Security Groups
● Location: On Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays