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LCS Defense is seeking a System Integration Engineer to provide guidance and support for the integration of large-scale systems and interfacing components within a complex, geographically distributed network environment. The ideal candidate will operate in an Agile setting, collaborating with program managers, software and system integration engineers, test and information assurance engineers, and other key project members. This role involves supporting Linux and Windows-based components in a high-performance computing system, performing diagnostics and troubleshooting system behavior errors—both hardware and software-related—through analysis of packet captures and audit logs to identify issues and determine root causes. The selected candidate will support both development and production systems by applying software builds, updating application versions, deploying security patches, modifying configuration settings, and participating in deployment activities including COTS software evaluation, installation, and external site support. Additionally, the engineer will coordinate with internal team leads and external partners to determine outage windows that minimize operational disruption. The role also includes developing and updating data flow diagrams and system documentation, along with supporting the creation of detailed configuration documentation, risk assessments, and alternative solutions for various system-related challenges. Requirements Primary Duties: Provide guidance and support for system integration engineering of large-scale systems with geographically distributed components Interface with program management, system/software integration engineers, test engineers, and other team members in an Agile environment Support Linux and Windows-based components within a large, high-performance computing system Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting to determinesystem behavior errors (hardware or software-related) Examine packet captures and analyze event/audit logs to identifyerrors and determineroot causes Support development and production systems; perform ad-hoc tasks like applying builds, updates, patches, and configuration changes Support deployment activities including COTS software evaluation, installation, and external site hardware/software installation Collaborate with internal Team Leads and external organizations to determineoutage windows that minimize disruption Develop and update data flow diagrams and system documentation Support the development of system configuration documentation, including risk assessments and alternative solution analyses Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field and at least eight (8) years of related experience or a master’s degree and at least six (6) years of relevant experience. Hands on Keyboard Experience troubleshooting IT systems and networks. Virtualization experience requiredvia any industry standard hypervisor. Experience deploying application software including application servers. Must be comfortable working on multiple infrastructure networks simultaneously to support multiple systems in various stages of manufacturing and debugging. Must have some level of experience developing system analysis, risk analysis, and/or vulnerability assessments. Must be capable of developing creative solutions to issues that arise on the fly and ensuring they are tracked and included in the Development, Integration, and Production environments before systems deployment. Must be capable of planning and prioritizing taskingbased on mission and team needs. Must be an independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment. Must possessstrong verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to occasionally work extended hours to support uptimes on production systems for mission critical national security level programs with high levelsof visibility. Preferred Qualifications Systems-of-systems integration and development experience using the most up to date and potentially beta software packages to better predict how future changes/updates/end-of-life/discontinuation by hardware and software vendors may affect systems operation as they each update or add features to their solutions on which our operations rely. Windows Server with Server Core administration experience. Wireshark Experience, with a focus on low level IP operations. Microsoft MDT experience. VMWare experience. Centos & Redhat experience. Experience with IP KVMs reaching into secured out-of-band networks. Powershelland PowerCLIexperience with some knowledge of Python or REST APIs. SALT, Puppet, CHEF, or Ansible Experience. Experience with iSCSI and Flash SANs. Solarwindsusage and deployment experience. Familiarity with complex network systems, to includefirewalls, Load Balancers, NIDS, NAT, PAT, VPC and complex ACLs on multiple hardware architectures including Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst lines. Knowledge of PKI systems which use HSMs to validatekey and NTP for synchronization. Recent hands-on experience with ArcSight Security Analysis. Past administration experience of OS’s that support a Linux Oracle database instances a plus. About the Company Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-impact, mission-critical role supporting national defense initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in government contracting and program management.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that values innovation and teamwork.

LCS Defense, LLC is a small business specializing in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services by providing complex cyber security and secure communication solutions. Our capabilities include the requirements analysis, definition design, development, integration and deployment of systems that support national leadership and our warfighters. Established in 2017, LCS supports a variety of customers in the National Capital Region including Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Fort Meade and beyond. Our size is our strength! Given LCS’ small size we can ensure we keep focused on the things that matter the most; our employees, our customers and their families! LCS believes that the key to our mutual success is policies and processes that support a positive work/life balance. Our compensation plans include accommodation for that entrepreneurial spirit or just plain old hard work. We have some of the best benefits in the industry and are ready to make you part of our story! LCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr LCS Defense

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