Systems Engineer
ECS Corporate Services

Washington, District of Columbia

Posted in Engineering


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Job Info


ECS is seeking a Systems Engineer to work in our Washington, DC office.

Job Description:
ECS is seeking a passionate and Systems Engineer to support a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform focused on providing solutions that empower our Federal customers with the tools and capabilities needed to turn data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and perpetual learner; excited to gain exposure and build skillsets across a range of technologies while solving some of our clients' toughest challenges.

The Systems Engineer will be integral to data operations for the development and integration of a variety of data types across a wide range of client data sets and source systems. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of systems that depend on data, ensuring that the systems are available for processing and securely transferring to its appropriate location, in a timely manner. He will also support maintenance of systems and tools that reside on the systems such as upgrades, patches, configuration changes, etc.
We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to implement new technologies and systems in a team environment where deadlines are important.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Support, monitor and manage all installed systems, applications and infrastructure.
  • Work closely with software engineers and architects to Establish, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
  • Work with project manager and engineers to implement and document complex and evolving system changes, as well as support continuous process automation.
  • Evaluate the existing systems and provide the technical direction to support staff.
  • Oversee the development of customized software and hardware requirement.
  • Plan and implement systems automation as required for better efficiency.
  • Formulate and design the security system in place to maintain data safety.
  • Design systems for data services projects and/or pipelines as part of an Agile/Scrum team.
  • Timely reporting on the log sheet for the rapid response to any glitches
  • Help cultivate an environment that promotes customer service excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork
  • The person shall apply established system engineering and management principles to specifications and documentation of systems developed.

Required Skills:
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
  • BS degree in System Engineering, Computer Science or related IT field/equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of system engineering experience including experience in install, manage, and maintain systems for large, complex systems and data sets.
  • Experience handling multiple tasks, changing priorities, and timely action.
  • Experience with working with systems and applications installations and maintenance.
  • Proficiency in data extraction, transformation, ETL processes, and testing tools.
  • Proficiency with Python, R, and SQL languages, Shell scripting as well as various command line interfaces (Linux, AWS, Bash, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience translating system and technical requirements into comprehensive solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to adequately plan and meet delivery objectives and maintain adequate service levels in a highly dynamic, complex environments
  • Experienced in relational databases and (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL databases).
  • Hands on experience with software upgrade and deployment documentation.
  • Experience in Software Development Life Cycle and Agile Development processes.
  • Experience writing and modifying ETL design documentation, Test case documentation and standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation.
  • Experience in developing Shell scripts on UNIX.
  • The person shall apply established engineering and management principles to specifications and documentation of systems developed.
  • Experience in performance tuning of application stacks
  • Good cloud experience especially in AWS (amazon web service)
  • Experience with virtualization viz. VMware, Virtual Box

Desired Skills:
  • Experience with DHS and knowledge of DHS standards a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and communicate technical terms to non-technical audiences with an impeccable attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, personal, and governance skills.
  • Ability to seamlessly work with team associates involved in project management, security, governance, infrastructure, and asset management to resolve problems and manage projects.
  • Conflict resolution, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience in information security, integration, application development, and systems software.
  • Familiarity with Hive, Hadoop, Kylin, and other big data analytic tools

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.


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