Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Work Location: Remote; Silver Spring, MD; Stennis, MS; Boulder, CO; Asheville, NC

Alpha Omega is recruiting to staff the recent award for the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Data Stewardship Division (DSD), which works with NOAA and the broader community to provide and maintain the core tools, systems, services, policies, and procedures that enable long-term information preservation, dissemination, and service delivery in a cost-effective, efficient, and reliable manner. Its four branches, Data Operations, Archive, Software Engineering, and Data Access, ensure conformance with the principles, activities, and responsibilities of an Open Archival Information System (OAIS) Reference Model Archive (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems, 2012; ISO 14721); follow established NOAA, Department of Commerce, and Executive Office policies; and maintain a reliable and effective infrastructure of hardware, software, processes, and procedures to ensure the long-term preservation of NOAA's information products and services.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team at Alpha Omega. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data into computer processing systems. The position requires expertise in auditing output data, resolving production-related errors, and maintaining procedural lists, control records, and coding schemes. The successful candidate will be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, demonstrating a high degree of creativity and latitude in problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise:
  
  
  
  • Demonstrate technical expertise in managing an extensive portfolio of software, web applications, and IT systems related to climate, oceanic, and geophysical data.
  • Adapt products and holdings to commercial cloud computing platforms while maintaining continuity of operations on legacy infrastructure.
  
  
  
  
• ETL:
  
  
  
  • Extract, transform, and load data into computer processing systems.
  • Code data to prepare for further computer processing and long-term archival storage.
  
  
  
  
• Quality Assurance:
  
  
  
  • Audit output data to identify and resolve production-related errors.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of processed data.
  
  
  
  
• Process Optimization:
  
  
  
  • Maintain and revise procedural lists, control records, and coding schemes to enhance the efficiency of source data processing.
  
  
  
  
• Data Accessibility and Dissemination:
  
  
  
  • Make NOAA environmental data available in the cloud, improving dissemination and enabling technology transfer from legacy operational systems to cloud-supported systems.
  • Maintain the availability and integrity of meteorological, climatological, environmental, geospatially referenced data in several electronic formats for use by customers worldwide.
  
  
  
  
• On-Premises Data Access:
  
  
  
  • Make NOAA environmental data available on-premises.
  
  
  
  
• Enterprise System Support:
  
  
  
  • Update and maintain enterprise system support (TDS, ERDDAP, Hyrax, etc.) to ensure data and products are available for access and visualization.
  
  
  
  
• Cloud Transition:
  
  
  
  • Support the transition to cloud technologies (e.g., object storage) from on-premises systems.
  
  
  
  
• Document Routing Software:
  
  
  
  • Support and maintain document routing software (eNRS) until it can be replaced by a Software as a Service (SaaS) tool.
  
  
  
  
• Legacy Application Support:
  
  
  
  • Support the NESDIS Ecommerce and Online store Software (NES2) until it can be replaced by a NOAA SaaS tool.
  • Support legacy Apex applications and assist in migrating these applications to a modern and reliable architecture.
  
  
  
  
• Data Manager Tool Support:
  
  
  
  • Support data manager tools such as NERMS, which aids in the management of digital images and publications in the NCEI archive.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in a related area or equivalent practical experience
  
  
  
  
• Experience/Skills:
  
  
  
  • 4 to 6 years of related experience as a Systems Engineer
  • Experience with data collection, coding, and processing
  • Experience with Unix/Linux Command Line Interfaces
  • Familiarity with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field
  • Familiarity with electronic data download mechanisms such as FTP, SCP, HTTP(S), and cloud-based object storage (AWS S3, Ceph ) commands: AWS S3, S3 API, Rclone
  • Familiarity with Linux / Unix based computer systems and use of a variety of shell commands to find and manipulate data
  • Ability to understand and navigate file systems, directory hierarchy, and the ability to move files between directories and between networked computer systems
  • An understanding of SSH, SCP, and networking to a level of being able to log onto a network computer or Virtual Machine and transfer files between computer systems on a network
  • Understanding of TCP/IP and computer addressing, including domain names, IP addresses, and port numbering
  • Rudimentary shell scripting; the ability to write small scripts to move and manipulate files by name and type
  • Be able to understand regular expressions and syntax, ability to use expressions for pattern matching in tools like Perl, SED, AWK, and Python
  • Knowledge of web concepts: html, css, urls, static html, jsp, how to navigate to different web pages and domains
  • Knowledge of basic web applications and types, where code runs or is rendered in relation to browser or web server
  • Basic knowledge of data analytics, interpolation, discovering outliers, identifying relationships
  • Ability to understand workflows, detail process steps, develop algorithms for moving and manipulating data based on stakeholder and subject matter expert input
  • Understand basic software workflow in promotion from development to testing to production
  • Knowledge of software version control and tools (GitLab, GitHub) and the ability to work with pipelines, containers, and artifacts in relation to software repositories, versioning, testing, and deployment
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Apache NiFi, AWS Lambda, Amazon EC2, Python, Java, and Jupyter Notebook

Benefit Information:

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)
Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Alpha Omega's Core Values are (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity - collectively they are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do. We have H.E.A.R.T.!

We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since our inception in 2016, we have grown our revenues to $140 million and our employee population to almost 500 people located across the U.S.

At the heart of Alpha Omega's mission lies a comprehensive approach to addressing the most critical domains shaping our world today. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to delivering mission-enabling solutions that transcend boundaries and propel progress in key areas. We deliver mission-focused solutions in our domain areas of national security, foreign affairs and climate science leveraging our expertise in cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital modernization.

Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and WashingtonTechnology's Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work seven years in a row, and USA Today and Washington Post Top Workplaces.

Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Through our National Security domain, we provide innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to safeguarding America's safety and prosperity. From implementing advanced cybersecurity protocols to strengthening critical infrastructure resilience, Alpha Omega's contributions are instrumental in defending the nation against evolving threats. Furthermore, our dedication extends to protecting the interests of our service members within the Coast Guard, recognizing their integral role in the broader national security framework. This comprehensive approach underscores Alpha Omega's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the United States.

Climate science is integral to our national security strategy, as it provides crucial insights into environmental threats that can destabilize regions, exacerbate conflicts, and compromise vital resources essential for the safety and stability of our nation. Moreover, Alpha Omega recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change and its far-reaching implications. Through initiatives like the integration of advanced climate modeling within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and supporting agricultural production and conservation efforts within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the company actively contributes to the fight against climate crisis. By leveraging technology to drive sustainability and resilience, Alpha Omega underscores its commitment to preserving our planet for future generations.

In addition to its domestic endeavors, our Foreign Affairs domain is deeply engaged in navigating complex foreign affairs and promoting U.S. diplomacy on the global stage. Through collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and other international partners, the company advances national interests while fostering cooperation and mutual understanding. By leveraging technological innovation, Alpha Omega strengthens America's position as a global leader and promotes stability in an increasingly interconnected world.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. We are committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA, women, people over 40, and differently abled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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