Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer

The Office of Space Weather Observations (SWO) under NESDIS is responsible for advancing space weather observational capabilities to meet NOAA programmatic needs. NOAA’s Space Weather Next (SWX) program maintains and extends space weather observations from various vantage points, selected to most efficiently provide comprehensive knowledge of the Sun and the near-Earth space environment needed to protect our technological infrastructure.

The Space Weather Ground Services (SWGS) is responsible for comprehensive ground services for all SWX projects, ensuring successful implementation and operation of observing assets and ensuring the continuity of space weather measurements made by SWFO-L1 and the GOES-R series satellites.

The SWGS Mission Operations Services (MOS) program must provide a full mission satellite command and control solution to support the L1 Series with two new independently launched observatories.

Peraton is seeking to hire an Infrastructure Hardware Systems Engineer to join this new SWGS-MOS program.

**This position is contingent on contract award.**

Responsibilities: 

• Provide support for system design, deployment, and implementation of Information Technology (IT) systems within Linux and Windows infrastructures.
• Develop and design hardware systems architecture based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system specifications and requirements.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new hardware and software solutions.
• Conduct comparative analyses of hardware and software options for specific projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business drivers and requirements for cloud migration.
• Identify systems and applications suitable for migration to the cloud.
• Create and maintaindetailed technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of program technical documentation.
• Monitor and analyze physical and virtualized environments to track resource allocation.
• Support integration efforts for hardware components into larger systems.
• Support procurement efforts for new material and maintenance renewals.
• Support ongoing obsolescence analysis of existing hardware and software. 

• Active Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering/related field and 5-7 years’ experience or Master’sDegree and 3-5 years’ experience or high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency in system design, design principles, implementation, and troubleshooting across various platforms.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructures.
• Proficiency in designing, deploying, and managing virtualized environments to optimize resource utilization and performance.
• Expertise in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter Server, and Horizon View 
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and administration.
• Hands-on experience with hardware including servers, networking equipment, and storage solutions Knowledge of product specifications, configurations, and best practices for deployment and maintenance.
• Experience in managing changes to hardware designs, requirements, and project plans. Ability to assess the impact of changes, obtain approval, and implement changes effectively while minimizing disruption.
• Experience in troubleshooting system issues and optimizing performance for mission-critical applications.
• Proficient in creating formal drawings and schematics for system architecture, system diagrams, network topologies, and other visual representations of hardware and infrastructure designs. (Visio experience required, AutoCAD recommended).
• Knowledge of electronic components and their specifications. Ability to select appropriate hardware components based on performance requirements, cost considerations, and availability.
• Experience in collaborating with hardware vendors, software providers, and service providers to evaluate products and services. 

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