Systems Engineer

Summary

Lyntris is a defense technology company focused on connecting sensing to action across the connected battlespace. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for maintaining AWS infrastructure and supporting PLM software implementations to meet security and performance requirements for defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business & security requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Plan, Implement, and Refine cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) with a mind for performance/scalability/cost savings, including evaluation of things like switching from monolithic to cluster, establishment of a load balancer, and backup/recovery plans
• Utilize Ansible playbooks for automation, and secure applications with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), managing TLS/SSL certificates, and enforcing secure authentication mechanisms
• Responsible for administering RDS Oracle and RDS PostgreSQL databases, including initial data seeding, schema configurations, running scripts, query execution for troubleshooting, and optimizing database performance for application-specific needs
• Support installing and performing upgrades of PLM application software, applying critical patch sets, and fixing security vulnerabilities on a regular basis with all infrastructure and applications included in the technical stack
• Support rehosts/data refreshes on non-production environments as needed
• Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and system testing ensuring application infrastructure and performance is maintained
• Support debug and resolution of complex application/customization defects and issues that may require performance and infrastructure related investigations and solutions
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for all environment infrastructure
• Establish and maintain certifications in relevant PLM, Cloud, and Security platforms/technology
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Currently hold Security + certification
• Currently hold relevant AWS certifications
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or other engineering discipline; advanced degree, relevant internship experience, or equivalent hands-on industry experience may be considered in lieu of traditional qualifications
• Minimum two years of experience working with and setting up AWS cloud services to host enterprise applications
• Experience managing Ansible playbooks
• Experience with AWS licensure
• Experience with AWS services including EC2 (compute configurations), S3 (storage management), RDS (database administration), Fleet Manager (remote access and automation), Secrets Manager (credential security), and CloudWatch (logging, monitoring, and alerting)
• Experience maintaining and optimizing performance of enterprise applications hosted in the cloud
• Experience diagnosing networking related issues
• Experience managing Active Directory and AppStream
• Experience collaborating with AWS Technical Support
• Experience setting up and working with Virtualized Environments
• Experience with installation and maintenance of database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and SQL scripting
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 8+ and Windows Server administration using CLI for OS-Level configurations including file system manipulation and storage configurations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Propensity and excitement for learning new applications in the PLM space
• Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one
• Experience writing or updating code using languages like JAVA, Python, C++, C#, etc
• Experience with and certifications in Agile software development methodologies
• In-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense industry
• Knowledge of DoD software development policies, cybersecurity requirements, and RMF compliance framework
• Experience with administration of at least 1 mainstream PLM application (PTC Windchill, Arena, FlexPLM, Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle PLM, Agile PLM, etc.)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently hold Security + certification
• Currently hold relevant AWS certifications
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or other engineering discipline; advanced degree, relevant internship experience, or equivalent hands-on industry experience may be considered in lieu of traditional qualifications
• Minimum two years of experience working with and setting up AWS cloud services to host enterprise applications
• Experience managing Ansible playbooks
• Experience with AWS licensure
• Experience with AWS services including EC2 (compute configurations), S3 (storage management), RDS (database administration), Fleet Manager (remote access and automation), Secrets Manager (credential security), and CloudWatch (logging, monitoring, and alerting)
• Experience maintaining and optimizing performance of enterprise applications hosted in the cloud
• Experience diagnosing networking related issues
• Experience managing Active Directory and AppStream
• Experience collaborating with AWS Technical Support
• Experience setting up and working with Virtualized Environments
• Experience with installation and maintenance of database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and SQL scripting
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 8+ and Windows Server administration using CLI for OS-Level configurations including file system manipulation and storage configurations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Propensity and excitement for learning new applications in the PLM space
• Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one

Nice to Haves

• Experience writing or updating code using languages like JAVA, Python, C++, C#, etc
• Experience with and certifications in Agile software development methodologies
• In-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense industry
• Knowledge of DoD software development policies, cybersecurity requirements, and RMF compliance framework
• Experience with administration of at least 1 mainstream PLM application (PTC Windchill, Arena, FlexPLM, Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle PLM, Agile PLM, etc.)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program