ETS Principal Engineer

Overview

To research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain systems and product solutions, applying expert knowledge of engineering principles. Assist with coordinating activities between multiple disciplines within IT and vendors on both technical and non-technical issues pertaining to computer system hardware and software, network infrastructure, peripheral evaluation, and integration. Considered subject matter expert and a key stakeholder/key contributor on complex initiatives and project teams. Conduct complex work assignments under limited supervision. Cloud Engineering: Delivery of the computing services and the duties associated with it such as designing, planning, administering, developing, or maintaining applications in the cloud-based environments.

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Responsibilities

Lead integration of product technologies with respect to mechanical, electrical, firmware and software for multiple on-going projects
Define the application design and delivery adhering to a Service Oriented Architecture paradigm, so that different components work seamlessly
Drive system requirements, system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters by using systems engineering best practices
Lead the development work streams responsible for creating compliant platforms
Responsible for systems analysis, design, development, integration, enhancement, and deployment as well as application support for various applications
Lead the deployment of new modules, upgrades and fixes
Define, develop or modify software application modules or enterprise wide software systems using disciplined development processes
Implement integration plans and interface with testing teams to incorporate plans into the integration testing process
Prepare and present functional design specifications and design project process flow
Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs
Research, evaluate, recommend, and implement information technology that aligns with business needs and meets objectives
Use holistic knowledge of all products in the information technology ecosystem to plan how new systems will be built and integrated
Install, maintain, and perform configuration of infrastructure applications
Create and manage life cycle of technical specifications from which programs and configurations will be applied to create the application, infrastructure or complete solution
Review solutions to ensure alignment with customer objectives, organization guidelines/benchmarks and industry best practices
Define and establish structure, process and governance mechanisms for knowledge management and knowledge sharing platforms (e.g., assimilation, classification and dissemination, etc.)
Create operational artifacts, run-books and service level agreement documents associated with Cloud Data Platform services and products
Serve as an advisor providing advice and counsel on assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements
Participate in the creation of entire systems (e.g., clients, server hardware, network, databases, etc.)
Provide technical direction and leadership routinely to other engineers; serve as a coach and mentor
Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operation and initiate corrective action
Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
Identify opportunities to effectively mitigate risk and improve performance and functionality
Drive system testing including evaluation, verification & validation activities
Install, maintain, and configure systems infrastructure on a widely distributed network
Provide forward thinking technical expertise in current and emerging technologies, trends and practices

Qualifications

Significant experience in one or more of the following: systems engineering, software engineering, information systems management, etc. at the enterprise level in a large multi-function organization, preferably at a large financial services organization
Advanced knowledge in the areas of IP internetworking, LAN Switching Protocols (e.g., VLAN (802.1Q), STP, HSRP, VRRP, LACP/PAGP, etc.), IP Routing protocols (IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
Significant experience with Object Oriented Programming languages (e.g., C#, C, C++, Java, Python, .NET, etc.)
Significant experience with private, public and hybrid cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, etc.)
Significant experience in working with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, etc.)
Significant experience in building and managing common platforms (e.g., Service Now, Pega, Share point Online, Salesforce, etc.)
Significant experience with Agile software development practices including Scrum, JIRA, Peer Review, Git and CI/CD
Significant experience with Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux server operating systems
Significant experience with modern network enabled relational databases
Advanced knowledge of Unix and Linux systems
Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.) and standard network architectures
Advanced knowledge of databases, NoSQL systems, storage and distributed persistence technologies
Advanced knowledge of continuous integration and deployment and tools chain (e.g., GIT, Jenkins, Maven, RunDeck, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of discipline engineering principles, practices, and theories, and methods to identify and solve the highest complex problems and perform sophisticated analyses
Advanced knowledge of system engineering design methods including requirements analysis and flowdown, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the end-to-end IT process, including architecture, design & engineering, implementation, and operations
Significant experience in developing scripts or applications to automate systems implementation, configuration, or management
Advanced knowledge of project lifecycles and management methodologies
Significant experience in cloud migration and engineering cloud centric environments
Significant experience leading systems analysis, design, and architecture efforts
Significant experience with system architectures in a service oriented and enterprise service business environment
Self-motivated and proactive, able to learn quickly and apply new concepts, tools and applications
Demonstrated ability to solve complex system/integration problems through innovative solutions
Advanced troubleshooting skills and ability to identify root causes of issues and provide solutions
Advanced problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Advanced skill applying innovative approaches to solve technical design issues
Expert verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Desired Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of banking/financial industry trends, products, and services
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies and procedures
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Significant experience in FIS ALS (Advanced Lending System) Application and related systems
Significant experience with Architecture Systems (GN), Savings Time (ST), Customer Information System (RM), Integrated Monetary Processing & Controls System (IM), and Consumer Loan (ALS)
Experience in the Agile environment
Mainframe, FIS Systematics and Cloud Experience
Significant Experience with FIS Systematics Architecture
Significant experience writing converging programs, debugging or testing
Significant experience with Cobol, mainframe, CICS, Easytrieve, Assembler, Rexx

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526 Remote

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