System Engineer – Level 2

DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced System Engineer – Level 2. The System Engineer will outline, develop, and implement data engineering solutions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of NiFi and be able to interact with data ontologies (schemas), structured data types, and have database and analytic query experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Linux
• Experience in leading agile development models
• Working knowledge of NiFi
• Knowledge of structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON)
• Hands-on experience with MySQL/NoSQL
• Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com for details.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Highly desired experience with Java and Splunk
• Experience in leading agile development models
• Experience developing and deploying storage within clustered or cloud environments
• Highly desired working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements
• Experience with current and evolving dataflow and reporting solutions
• Experience in developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus fourteen (14) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

• Nineteen (19) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.