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Computer Systems Engineer II

National Technical Systems
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Belcamp
May 07, 2025
About Company: Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world. From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries. What We Offer: Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A collaborative and innovative work environment. The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense. Benefits: Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly 401k with employer match Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PTVO) each year Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position) About the Role: The Computer Systems Engineer II will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of delivering and maintaining mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security of company IT assets. Qualified systems engineers will have a background in IT, computer systems engineering, or information systems security engineering or cyber-analysis. This role requires expertise working with secure and cyber-safe principles that support our organization's critical platforms while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place. Primary Responsibilities: Below are the highest priority responsibilities performed in this position. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks Participate in the design of information and operational support systems Provide Tier 1 (onsite /help desk), 2 (subject matter support) and 3 (vendor) support Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution Manage and maintain software and hardware baselines for company IT Minimum Qualifications: BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject 2-4 years of experience with IT systems Proven working experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX /Linux based environments. Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, Ruby, NGINX) Solid Cloud experience, preferably with Microsoft Cloud platforms Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Virtual Box) Experience with monitoring systems Experience with automation software (e.g., Puppet, cfengine, Chef) Occasional travel Onsite in our Belcamp, MD location Preferred Qualifications: MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject Technical Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional and other vendors desired Knowledge and Skills: Solid scripting skills (e.g., shell scripts, Perl, Ruby, Python) Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP) Excellent day-to-day documentation of all systems changes and procedures High-level understanding of working with various operating systems and their implications Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Ability to solve practical problems while maintaining strict compliance with existing policies, procedures, and established standards Highly motivated, positive attitude, with enthusiasm to learn new skills and technologies at a fast pace Strong written/oral communication skills Ability to work independently Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. EEO Policy Statement: It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V recruitingteam@elementdefense.com