Senior Information Systems Specialist

Acara Solution is looking for a Senior Information Systems Specialist for Our client located in Scottsdale, AZ.

Here's what you'd do:

• As the Senior Information Systems Specialist, you'll perform IT functions such as design, analysis, evaluation, testing, debugging, and implementation of applications programs supporting the company's business processes and operations.
• You'll also analyze, install, acquire, modify, and support operating systems, databases, or utility software.
• Basically, you'll plan, conduct, and direct the analysis of business problems to be solved with automated systems.
• With a focus on Systems Administration, we'll expect you to oversee Red Hat LINUX, UNIX, or Windows OS command line administration, along with Trusted Network Environment (TNE) Pitbull command-level administration.
• You'll also manage command-line troubleshooting of the OS and associated hardware/software.
• As the Senior Information Systems Specialist, you'll also focus on System Networking, which will include providing day-to-day communication/network security operations, and maintenance of multiple secure network infrastructures.
• Essentially, you'll troubleshoot network architectures consisting of multilevel access and multilevel security platforms supporting both CONUS and OCONUS sites.
• We'll need you to configure, install, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, VOIP systems, video teleconferencing, and various other network and telecommunication components.
• You'll also troubleshoot or install 10/100/1000 Base T and fiber optic wiring as needed in support of network systems.
• As a Linux and Cloud Application Support Specialist for Space and Intelligence Systems, you'll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for ensuring virtual machines and applications run successfully within a Platform As A Service environment.
• The Linux and Cloud Application Support Specialist will be responsible for new installation and deployment of Platform As A Service systems, to include monthly systems updates and troubleshooting application or VM issues.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VM management, containerized services, and tiered helpdesk experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Hands-on experience with UNIX/LINUX.

• Master's Degree.
• Clear understanding of routing protocols, TCP/IP protocols, security requirements, and network communications.
• Likes troubleshooting and solving problems.
• Wants to get hands-on experience with a lot of different applications/software.
• Wants to improve user experience and overall product performance.
• Developing familiarity with applicable DISA, IC, and coalition security requirements documents such as STIGS.
• Clear understanding of CISCO Routers, Switches, WAN Protocols (EIGRP), QOS, LAN, and Data Center Protocols (Spanning-Tree, Fabric-enabled technologies, VoIP to support Data, Voice, and Video).
• Clear understanding of VTC systems to include Tandberg and Polycom.
• General familiarity with DMVPM.
• Hands-on configuration experience with KG-175s.

Additional Information :

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Active Secret Clearance
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a "U.S. Person," as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.