Principal Systems Analyst / Engineer

Expert Technology Services
Washington, United States of America
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 237K

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Information Systems
Databases
DNS
Cryptographic Protocols
Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP)
Linux System Administration
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Network Configuration and Change Management
Node.js
RabbitMQ
Simple Network Management Protocols
Systems Architecture
Web Application Frameworks
React
System Availability
Spring-boot
Test Scripts
Backend
GIT
Angular
Iptables
Atlassian Tools
Kafka
Bitbucket
Software Version Control
ServiceNow

Job description

Serve as the primary technical lead for deploying and supporting large-scale Real-Time Information Systems and distributed digital infrastructure.

  • Manage integration of new capital deployments with maintenance of legacy vendor hardware to ensure seamless backend and endpoint operation.
  • Lead full project lifecycle activities, including creation of Project Life Cycle Management (PLM) artifacts such as business process maps, functional requirements, and technical specifications.
  • Oversee deployment and operations & maintenance (O&M) support for digital signage and information components, including legacy hardware/software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware (physical) and software (OS, Application, Database, Network) deficiencies for high system availability.
  • Collaborate in a SAFe Agile environment, managing user stories, test plans, and scripts through Jira and Confluence.
  • Act as a subject matter expert and technical advocate, confidently presenting system architecture and project roadmaps to teams and stakeholders.
  • Manage and automate Linux-based environments, including network configurations (DNS, HTTP, SNMP) and firewall protocols (iptables/firewalld).
  • Develop and execute test scripts for end-to-end quality assurance, particularly across distributed messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Utilize strong technical skills in Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks (Angular or React).
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of Linux OS, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and network security protocols.
  • Apply expertise in troubleshooting both software and physical hardware in field or facility environments.
  • Use tools such as Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Visio), ServiceNow, BitBucket, and Git for project and version control.
  • Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at supporting both modern and legacy technologies.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, translating technical requirements into business process maps and comprehensive presentations for stakeholders.

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