Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

The Office of Space Weather Observations (SWO) under NESDISis responsible foradvancing space weather observational capabilities to meet NOAA programmatic needs. NOAA’s Space Weather Next (SWX) programmaintainsand extends space weather observations from various vantage points, selected to most efficientlyprovide comprehensive knowledge of the Sun and the near-Earth space environment needed to protect our technological infrastructure.

The Space Weather Ground Services (SWGS)is responsible forcomprehensive ground services for all SWX projects, ensuring successful implementation and operation ofobservingassets and ensuring the continuity of space weather measurements made by SWFO-L1 and the GOES-R series satellites.

The SWGS Mission Operations Services (MOS) program must provide a fullmission satellitecommand and control solution to support the L1 Series with two new independently launched observatories.

Overview:

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the infrastructuredesign, configuration and deploymentfor a new satellite ground system development program supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This position will support all Infrastructure activities throughout the full system lifecycle—from architecture and design through integration, assessment, authorization, and operational deployment.

The selected candidate willbe responsible forsupporting theprogram’sInfrastructurefunctions. This role requires close collaboration with other program functional elements including Cyber, Software Engineering, Networks,Systems Engineering, Architecture, Operations,Qualityand program leadership.

• Provide support for system design, deployment, and implementation of Information Technology (IT) systems within Linux,Windowsand cloudinfrastructures.

• Develop and design hardware systems architecture based on project requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system specifications and requirements.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new hardware and software solutions.

• Conduct comparative analyses of hardware and software options for specific projects.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business drivers and requirements for cloud migration.

• Identifysystems and applications suitable for migration to the cloud.

• Create andmaintaindetailed technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.

• Create andmaintaindetailed design documentation.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness ofprogram technical documentation.

• Monitor and analyze physical and virtualized environments to track resource allocation.

• Support integrationefforts for hardwareand softwarecomponents into larger systems.

• Support procurement efforts for new material and maintenance renewals.

• Support ongoing obsolescence analysis of existing hardware and software.

**This position is contingent on contractaward.**

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Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA or 0 years with PhD. 9 years of experience with no degree

• Demonstratedproficiencyin system design, design principles, implementation, and troubleshooting across various platforms.

• Ability to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance – US Citizenship isrequired

• Hands-on experience withcloudcomputing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructures.

• Proficiencyin designing, deploying, and managing virtualized environments tooptimizeresourceutilizationand performance.

• ExpertiseinVMwarevirtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter Server, and Horizon View

• Strong understanding ofWindows and Linuxoperating systems, including installation, configuration, and administration.

• Hands-on experience with hardware including servers, networking equipment, and storage solutions Knowledge of product specifications, configurations, and best practices for deployment and maintenance.

• Experience in managing changes to hardware designs, requirements, and project plans. Ability to assess the impact of changes, obtain approval, and implement changes effectively while minimizing disruption.

• Experience in troubleshooting system issues andoptimizingperformance for mission-critical applications.

• Proficient in creating formaldrawingsand schematics for system architecture, system diagrams, network topologies, and other visual representations of hardware and infrastructure designs. (Visio experiencerequired, AutoCAD recommended).

• Knowledge of electronic components and their specifications. Ability to selectappropriate hardwarecomponents based on performance requirements, cost considerations, and availability.

• Experience in collaborating with hardware vendors, software providers, and service providers to evaluate products and services.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working within a distributed virtual team environment, withproficiencyin remote collaboration tools and practices.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to include tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible

• AWS Certified CloudPractioneror similar cloud certifications

• Familiar with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Asset Manager, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, Bitbucket, Git, etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Experience leading projects and process improvement activities to completion with successful outcomes and delivery of desired results.

• Active Public Trust clearance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.