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Advanced certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)Formal EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related fieldCitizenship RequirementU.S. Detect, isolate, document, rapidly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the scientific workstations, which includes the collections of diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system.

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer (Production Support) Location: Remote Department: Veterans Affairs (VA) Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)  Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!  <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;height:113px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000"><ul><li>Perform high-level, day-to-day operational support of complex application cloud systems</li><li>Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope</li><li>Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained</li><li>Detect, isolate, document, rapidly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the scientific workstations, which includes the collections of diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system</li><li>Accurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools</li><li>Work directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activities</li><li>Respond to user calls regarding hardware and software problems, correcting or ensuring that problems are escalated when required</li><li>Communicate with users and senior management the status of key problem statuses</li><li>Perform maintenance/installation of computing infrastructure</li><li>Implement continuous improvement methodology through the use of IT systems or procedure</li><li>Maintain inventory of system assets</li><li>Ensure compliance with VA standards and security policies</li><li>Provide documentation, training, and additional duties as assigned</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Required Skills and Experience</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:623px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;height:77px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000"><ul><li>Experience with AWS and/or Azure Cloud, namely S3, Step Functions, Batch Jobs, and CloudWatch</li><li>Proven track record of managing and maintaining large-scale production systems</li><li>Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems</li><li>Experience with system administration tasks including user management, permissions, and system monitoring</li><li>Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and configuration management</li><li>Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack</li><li>Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Cloud Formation</li><li>Experience with monitoring tools like DynaTrace, Science Logic, and CloudWatch</li><li>An ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance and reliability</li><li>An understanding of network protocols of network protocols, firewall configurations, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) setup</li><li>Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools</li><li>Experience with secure best practices for production systems</li><li>Experience with implementing security measures, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards</li><li>Working knowledge of database systems such as AWS RDS SQL Server and Oracle RDMBS/RDS</li><li>Knowledge of database performance tuning and backup/recovery processes</li><li>Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild and CodeDeploy</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams</li><li>An ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability and data integrity</li><li>An ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes</li><li>A willingness to be on-call for production system support as required</li><li>Strong documentation skills for maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures</li><li>An ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and quality results</li><li>An ability to work collaboratively with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless production system operations</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Professional Certifications</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">None required</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Years of Professional Experience</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">8+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, particularly in production environments 3+ years of experience with SQL query and monitoring</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Desired experience</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims<ul><li style="margin-left:8px">X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)</li></ul>Advanced certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Formal Education</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Citizenship Requirement</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Security Clearance Requirements</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:270px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;background-color:#accbf9;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">CRITICAL NOTES: </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:354px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none"><ol><li>SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume.  Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.</li><li>Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.</li><li>This is a 100% U.S. based remote position.  However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.</li><li>This is a W-2 position </li><li>All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions</li><li>As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile </li></ol></td></tr></tbody></table> U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness. Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.  Powered by JazzHR

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Senior Systems Engineer (Production Support)

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Analysis Skills

Ansible

Auditing

Automation

Bash Scripting

Best Practices

Chef (Configuration Management)

Cloud Applications

Cloud Computing

Communication Skills

Computer Science

Computer Workstations

Configuration Management

Continuous Deployment/Delivery

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Integration

Cross-Functional

Data Analysis

Data Collection

Data Quality

Data Recovery

Database Technology

Detail Oriented

Discrepancy Report

Documentation

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Establish Priorities

Firewall Administration

GitHub

Identify Issues

Industry Standards

Information Technology & Information Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Management

Large-Scale Systems

LinkedIn

Linux Operating System

MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Maintain Compliance

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Windows Azure

Microsoft Windows Operating System

Multitasking

Network Monitoring

Network Protocols

On Call

Operational Support

Operations Security (OPSEC)

Oracle Database

Performance Tuning/Optimization

Problem Solving Skills

Production Support

Production Systems

Puppet (Configuration Management)

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Red Hat Linux Operating System

SQL (Structured Query Language)

Scripting (Scripting Languages)

Software Administration

Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)

System Operations

Systems Administration/Management

Systems Engineering

Systems Maintenance

Systems Reliability

Team Player

Telephone Skills

Time Management

Unix Operating Systems

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Windows PowerShell

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