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In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role - protecting our national security.\nKBR is seeking a Big Data Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of the KBR team supporting the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) Big Data (BD) and Knowledge Management (KM) Team deploying BD and KM systems for DoD testing Ranges and various acquisition programs.\nResponsibilities:\nThe Big Data Systems Engineer will work on the deployment and integration of a highly visible data analytic project called Cloud Hybrid Edge-to-Enterprise Evaluation Test & Analysis Suite (CHEETAS) at multiple DoD ranges and labs.\nAs a Big Data Systems Engineer, you will be a critical part of our technical team responsible for deploying CHEETAS within customer environments. You will be the frontline interface that customers will have when first experiencing CHEETAS within their DoD Range and lab environments. \nThis position will require you to work closely with system administrators and software developers to communicate, document and ultimately resolve deployment issues as they arise. \nYou will deploy CHEETAS within disparate DoD testing Ranges and acquisition programs environments (on different non-standard hardware stacks and integrated into different existing ecosystems) sometimes located within DoD vaults with no outside internet connectivity. \nWork on the deployment and integration of a highly visible data analytic project called Cloud Hybrid Edge-to-Enterprise Evaluation Test & Analysis Suite (CHEETAS) at multiple DoD ranges and labs\nDeploy CHEETAS within customer environments\nWork closely with system administrators and software developers to communicate, document and ultimately resolve deployment issues as they arise\nDeploy CHEETAS within disparate DoD testing Ranges and acquisition programs environments (on different non-standard hardware stacks and integrated into different existing ecosystems) sometimes located within DoD vaults with no outside internet connectivity\nWork Environment:\nLocation: Remote - The candidate can either work in one of KBR’s facilities or work from home, with a stable internet connection. \n Travel Requirements: This position is anticipated to require travel of 25% with surges possible up to 50% to support end users located at various DoD Ranges and Labs across the US (including Alaska and Hawaii). \nWorking Hours: Standard\nBasic Qualifications/Knowledge:\nMust have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance to be considered for this position.\nThis position requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or related, technical field, and 10 years of DoD experience. Entry level Big Data Engineers will NOT be considered due to the breadth of knowledge necessary to be successful in the position.\nPrevious experience must include three (3) years of hands-on experience in the integration with and configuration of: SQL Server Big Data Cluster, CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat, Windows Server, VMWare, etc.)\nPrevious experience must include five (5) years of hands-on experience in big data environments.\nMust be adept at deploying and configuring Big Data and Knowledge Management tools in an enterprise environment.\nMust have extensive technical expertise in the configuration and troubleshooting of big data ecosystems.\nMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable assisting customers with installation and configuration of their big data infrastructure. \nMust have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to become a CHEETAS deployment subject matter expert.\nMust be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams at various levels of experience.\nExcellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong personal motivation are necessary to succeed within this position. \nExperience with installation, configuration, integration with and usage of the following tools and technologies: NFS, SMB, S3, SQL Server, Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat).\nMust be prepared to learn new business processes or CHEETAS application nuances every Agile sprint release (roughly every 6 weeks) prior to deploying to customer sites.\nAbility to problem solve, debug, and troubleshoot while under pressure and time constraints is required.\nAbility to communicate effectively about technical topics to both experts and non-experts at both the management and technical level is required.\nAbility to work independently and provide appropriate recommendations for optimal design, analysis, and development.\nExcellent verbal communications skills are required, as the Integration Engineer will be in frequent contact with the project technical lead, be taking direction from various government leads, and will frequently be interacting with end users to gather requirements and implement solutions while away from other team members.\nExcellent testing, debugging and problem-solving skills are required to be successful in this position.\nExperience designing, building, integrating with and maintaining both new and existing big data systems and solutions.\nAbility to speak and present findings in front of large groups.\nAbility to document and repeat procedures.\nThis position is anticipated to require travel of 25% with surges possible up to 50% to support end users located at various DoD Ranges and Labs across the United States.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working in government/defense labs and their computing restrictions.\nExperience working with major DoD acquisition programs.\nKnowledge of the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA), the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC) and distributed testing and training.\nExperience with working in distributed team environment.\nAbility to teach and mentor engineers with a variety of skill levels and backgrounds.\nKnowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies.\nBasic Compensation:\n$142,400 - $180,000 (For the Denver, CO Area only)\n$148,900 - $200,000 (For the Los Angeles, CA Area Only)\n$148,900 - $200,00 (For the Washington, DC Area Only)\nThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.\nAdditional Compensation:\nKBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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