Systems Engineer III / Senior – Virtualization & Hypervisor Platforms (VMware / Red Hat)

Seeking a Systems Engineer III / Senior to support the Test and Development Center (TDC) virtualization environment at Hanscom AFB. This role serves as the primary engineering resource responsible for hypervisor platform sustainment, virtual machine lifecycle management, architecture support, automation, and integration of new mission software capabilities into a secure DoD environment.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Responsibilities Include:

The TDC contains a substantial amount of software that requires a dedicated person to continue its maintenance, contribute to system architecture, automation, documenting processes, assisting users, and supporting new software. Requires advanced knowledge of virtualization technologies, hypervisors such as Red Hat or VMWare/Broadcom, Virtual Machine (VM) building and maintenance. 

The individual shall be able to:

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.
• Capable of performing: problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Secret security clearance 
• Advanced degree (MA/MS) OR Computer Science degree and 12 years of experience in software systems, of which 5 years must be in the DoD, OR a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, of which 5 year must be in the DoD with software systems, or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 year must be in the DoD with software systems.

The expected annual salary range: $168k-$182k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.