Systems Integration and Test Engineer

At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business—a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion-sys.com. Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

We are seeking a mission-focused Systems Integration and Test Engineer to support and contribute to our government customer’s success in San Diego, California!

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Installing new releases, testing new and regression functionality of the NCL baseline.
• Working with  the integration team to provide assistance to both the Test Partition test events, such as IT, and IV&V, and to also provide factory support to the O&S engineering team when there are issues on the production level systems to ensure minimized down time.
• Debugging and trouble shooting software and system level problem.
• Implementing baseline changes and responding to change requests.

• Performing technical evaluations, analysis, and troubleshooting for all supported functionalities.

• Create and update automated test scripts utilizing scripting languages such as Python and Perl. 

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI Polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or similar discipline and three years of relevant experience. 
• Active Security+ certification
• Full time on-site work at a government or customer facility.
• A combination of the following: Linux+, Unix, Windows
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Perl to create and update automated test scripts.
• Ability to use verbal and written communication skills to present information to a diverse population (technical and non-technical).
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of existing server technologies including principles and methods used in obtaining maximum utilization of server technologies.
• Knowledge of multiple specialties such as operating systems, email or database platforms, storage technologies, or hardware support, including knowledge of operating systems.
• Knowledge of Communications and Information Security policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in an order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Experience with update services such as Yum (RHEL flavor).
• Experience with scripting using bash scripts and programming using Ansible.
• Demonstrated experience working on remote Systems via use of command line.
• Demonstrated experience configuring Linux firewall/routing/networking.
• Hands on experience integrating Linux servers in Active Directory (or using LDAP/Kerberose).
• Experience installing and configuring basic services including httpd/Apache, ftpd.

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Willingness to learn Windows Systems Administration on a cross-function Agile Team.
• Ability to provide innovative solutions for routine issues and tasks.
• Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of theory and practice underlying satellite and LAN/WAN network operations.
• Experience automating NCL Library install processes.
• Scripting experience using Perl, Python or similar advanced scripting languages.
• Willingness to learn and implement Scrum framework, Lean principles, Agile engineering and DevOps.

Security Clearance Level

• Must have a Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.

Certification

• Active Security+ certification

Work Schedule

• Full-time on-site at a government or customer facility

Pay Rate

• The projected compensation range for this position is $126,000 - $155,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individual’s protected status:  race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-sys.icims.com/.