Computer systems engineer job description

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL;Orlando, FL Madison, AL, and Tupelo, MS.
Mission:


Quantum Research Intl is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as a
Computer Systems Engineer/Architect-
SME to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing (HPC) Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP) and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) DoD Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) located at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The position leads the system administration team in the maintenance and operations of multi-user computer systems.

Duties may include coordinating with multiple stakeholders to plan/execute the safe and seamless update of systems and software. Interfaces with the customer regarding current system status, user needs, and future endeavors. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery to existing systems. Coordinates with other team leads to avert and/or mitigate issues. Participates in technical forums and represents our company in joint meetings with the customer on technical topics. This position typical has generous telework and does require classified access and DoD TS clearance.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Works directly with Government/contractor counterparts to develop, coordinate and maintain executable strategic plans based on identified organizational, cultural, and technical priorities.
Directs technical personnel and contractor Project Managers regarding the architecture and design of solutions to meet requirements, improve service, reduce costs, and increase automation. Drives implementation teams and provides technical guidance and implementation priorities related to modernization projects. Enterprise data management solutions to enhance customer operations. Standardization and consolidation of IT Services for increased efficiency and value. Performs systems enhancement, configuration, maintenance, installation, interfaces, coordination, and software installations and upgrades to Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS) and layered software packages. Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum level of performance in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements. Monitoring log files, performance issues, and the production environment for mission critical systems. Ensuring compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.


Required Experience
:


BS degree with 6 years exp is preferred or will considered , MS+ 4, AS +8 or HS diploma with a minimum of 10 years' experience performing Computer Systems Administrator and information technology functions
Support the Government in the development of certification and accreditation (C&A) packages IAW AF Policy Directive (AFPD) 17-1, AFSSI 7703, DoDI 8510.01, DODI 8500.01, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, SP 800-53v4 , DoD 8570-01 M, CNSSI 1253, and, DoD Joint Security Implementation Guide (DJSIG), and provide the Designated Approval Authority (DAA) and/or Certifying Authority with system certification and accreditation recommendations for all managed systems and networks at the level specified. Hold current DOD 8570 IAT II certification (CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) prior to start. Solid Understanding of LAN/WAN networks. Experience with release management tools and techniques. Comprehensive understanding of Server Management. Experience with RHEL. Knowledge of cyber defensive architecture and technologies to protect, detect and respond to cyber threats and attack Technologies include SIEM, vulnerability assessment, discovery, infrastructure (firewall, IPS/IDS, proxy, network capture), host-based security, penetration testing/external assessment tools, forensics, etc. Current DoD TOP SECRET clearance required Must be a US citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.


Desired:


Server Administration experience VI Editor experience Experience in various HPC systems, various HPC technologies Cray/Cray EX, IBM, SGI, Penguin, or custom architectures Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Linux variants operating systems (OS) InfiniBand (IB), Intel Omni-Path interconnects Portable Batch System (PBS), Simple Linux Utility for Resource Management (SLURM), or IBM Platform Load Sharing Facility (LSF) schedulers Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC, or ARM CPUs Nvidia graphic processing units (GPU)s ITIL Foundation DoD cybersecurity experience is a plus Experience with databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL) Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments. VMWare experience with current version Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk) Rudimentary Scripting Creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment


Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The research group led by Prof. Douglas Densmore is hiring a computational lab technician to maintain and develop computational tools and manage IT systems for the Design, Automation, Manufacturing, and Prototyping (DAMP) and the Cross- disciplinary Integration of Design Automation Research (CIDAR) labs. These are part of the Biological Design Center, Biomedical Engineering Department, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boston University. The labs focus on specifying, designing, building, and testing novel biological systems and microfluidic approaches in a fast, standard, cost-effective, and reproducible manner. Using the DAMP and CIDAR lab's infrastructure including liquid handling robots, RT-qPCR machines, advanced microscopy, and microfluidic fabrication equipment, this position will also help to develop and improve computational software tools for automating hardware workflows and microfluidic devices for use in Synthetic Biology applications. Further, this position will collaborate with biologists, engineers, designers, and lab managers to execute on a broad range of projects, from building new software features to improve user experiences, to architecting infrastructure to support a fast-growing user base and research needs. Finally, the candidate will program, create protocols, manage deployment, and maintain all computer hardware and software to ensure the smooth running of computer systems, under the direct supervision of the DAMP lab manager.
Required Skills

+ 3+ years of experience in software development and/or Information Technology.

+ Ability to prioritize tasks to deliver on goals with strict time and performance requirements.

+ Ability to work in ambiguous research environments by asking follow up questions and setting internal goals and milestones.

+ Ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced environment and work independently.

+ Be familiar with the software development life cycle, from system analysis to test and deployment, Git (for management of source code), basic algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

+ Expertise in Python, Javascript, Java. Additional experience in PHP, Scala, and Go, with Swift, Kotlin, etc. are a bonus.

+ Interest in working with external lab customers to develop processes and projects. Includes the development of business relationships including writing detailed quotes for customers and writing scientific methods.

+ Interest in creating reports and data for scientific journals working closely with the lab manager.

This position is eligible for Boston University's generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

The Computer Systems Validation (CSV) Engineer will develop and execute protocols and test scripts. This person is responsible for writing GxP computer validation and 21 CFR Part 11 related documentation such as assessments, plans, URS, FRS, RTM, and summary reports.
Requirements include:
Position Requirements:
BS in a Computer Science or Engineering field or equivalent experience
2-15 years experience with Computer systems validation
Experience with GAMP and 483, compliance, consent decree experience, deep 21CFR Part 11 experience is preferred
Experience in biotech and pharma is preferred over medical device
Experience with MES, Delta V, PI is a plus. We use all major systems as we serve a multitude of clients. Rockwell, GE, Emerson, ABB, Werum, Siemens, Honeywell and their associated platforms, PAS-X, Syncade, FactoryTalk, PharmaSuite, FactoryLogix, PLM, Simatic, iFix, Wonderware, etc.

Other Requirements:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English/Fluent in English
Able to travel domestically and internationally as required
Able to work (paid) overtime
Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future
Must have been vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting employment

About CAI
CAI is a 100% employee-owned company established in 1996 that has grown to more than 700 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and other consulting services associated with operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission-critical industries.

Meeting a Higher Standard
Our approach is simple; we put the client's interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.
As owners of CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:
We act with integrity.
We serve each other.
We serve society.
We work for our future.

With employee ownership, one person's success is everyone's success; we work diligently to accomplish team goals. We place Team Before Self, demonstrate Respect for Others, and possess a Can-Do Attitude (our core values). That is how we have grown exponentially.

Benefits
Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include: up to 15% retirement contribution, 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.
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We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all - our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).