Systems Integrator Engineer

Job#: 3031694

Job Description:
Systems Integration Engineer

Location: Reston, Virginia (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Pay: $80-110/hr (based on years of experience)

Clearance: TS/SCI or higher - need a CI Poly to begin

Role Overview

Daily responsibilities:

The Systems Integration Engineer will be responsible for managing data flows for a wide range of devices. They will utilize Apache NiFi and Python to maintain and engineer data flows to meet customer requirements. They will also build out Grafana dashboards to visualize the data flow metrics and infrastructure status. They will be responsible for interfacing with various API endpoints as well as maintaining holistic diagrams of each data flow.

• The following technologies are used:
  • 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

Day to Day:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position or one (1) year of relevant
• experience.
• Proficient in utilizing the Linux command-line interface.
• Proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python.
• Excellent analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary. Computing
• Environment (CE) for certification.
• Strong technical documentation abilities, with experience in creating detailed change request materials and presenting them effectively to leadership for endorsement.

Desired Qualifications

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.