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System Engineer III - KBR
Systems Engineer
Senior System Engineer focused on designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable Earth science data platforms using Linux, networking, virtualization, AWS, and Python scripting to support global research initiatives.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage scalable data infrastructure for Earth science research, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Configure and maintain Linux-based servers, networking components, and virtualization environments (VMware, KVM).
- Develop and automate data pipelines and workflows using Python and related tools.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate new services into the existing cloud (AWS) ecosystem.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and perform capacity planning and performance tuning.
- Document architecture, processes, and best practices for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in system engineering or related roles.
- Strong proficiency with Linux administration, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation).
- Proficient in Python scripting for automation and data processing.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.