Systems Integration Engineer

Job#: 2054414

Job Description:
Apex is looking for a Systems Integration Engineer to work for a federal client who has a TS/SCI Poly clearance. If interested, please email me at
Job Title: Systems Integration Engineer
Salary: Negotiable based on level of candidate experience
Duration: 6 month contract to hire
Location: Reston, VA - position will be 100% onsite
Daily responsibilities:

• The Systems Integration Engineer will be responsible for managing data flows for a wide range of devices. They will utilize Apache NiFi and Python to maintain and engineer data flows to meet customer requirements. They will also build out Grafana dashboards to visualize the data flow metrics and infrastructure status. They will be responsible for interfacing with various API endpoints as well as maintaining holistic diagrams of each data flow.
• Develop and sustain intricate data flows from a multitude of sources leveraging Apache NiFi.
• Devise innovative approaches for intricate data manipulation challenges utilizing Python.
• Employ Apache NiFi and custom Python scripts to retrieve data from remote APIs, modify the data, and then distribute it according to customer requirements.
• Transform legacy Java implementations into holistic Python solutions, leveraging modern libraries to achieve equivalent functionality.
• Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow metrics and infrastructure status.
• Engage in weekly engineering review board sessions, offering technical insights on change requests from both the internal team and clients.
• Analyze current data flows for inefficiencies and propose optimized remedies.
• Design secure cross-domain channels to facilitate data movement between networks of varying security levels.
• Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio.
• Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision, sourced both internally and externally

Technology Used:

• Operating Systems: RHEL7,9, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019
• Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB
• Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Virtualization: VMWare, Nutanix
• Other: Apache NiFi, Grafana, Microsoft Visio, Cross Domain Solutions, Ansible, Active Directory

Must have:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position or one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Proficient in utilizing the Linux command-line interface.
• Proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python.
• Excellent analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Strong technical documentation abilities, with experience in creating detailed change request materials and presenting them effectively to leadership for endorsement.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in related field - 4 years of experience could be used in lieu of degree
• Certifications: DOD 8570 IAT Level II required
• Clearance requirement: TS/SCI

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with designing and sustaining data flows using Apache NiFi.
• General networking knowledge to include operation of routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPN and web proxies.
• Working knowledge in the design and utilization of RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in managing and maintaining both Windows and Linux operating environments.
• Familiarity with relational SQL databases, including Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Possess foundational knowledge of Active Directory concepts, including Organizational Units (OUs) and Security Groups

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