Big Data Integration Engineer

Title:

Big Data Integration Engineer

ABOUT THIS POSITION

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.

This is being hired nationwide as it is a remote work capable position.  The candidate can either work in one of KBR’s facilities or work from home, assuming the candidate has a stable internet connection. 

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Work with the data science and software engineering team members to support our customers by demonstrating the ‘art of the possible’ with insights gained from analyzing DoD Test & Evaluation data
• Deploy and configure Big Data and Knowledge Management tools in an enterprise environment
• Configure and troubleshoot a variety of Big Data ecosystem tools
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams at various levels of experience
• Become a CHEETAS deployment subject matter expert
• Act as a critical part of our technical team responsible for deploying CHEETAS within customer environments
• Work closely with system administrators and software developers to communicate, document and ultimately resolve deployment issues as they arise
• Provide deployment services to various DoD testing Ranges and acquisition programs
• Deploy CHEETAS within disparate environments (on different non-standard hardware stacks and integrated into different existing ecosystems) sometimes located within DoD vaults with no outside internet connectivity
• Act as the frontline interface that customers will have when first experiencing CHEETAS within their DoD Range and lab environments

This requisition will be used to hire multiple individuals

Entry level Integration Engineers will NOT be considered due to the breadth of knowledge necessary to be successful in the position. 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 United States.

Come join the KBR BDKM team and be a part of the award-winning team responsible for revolutionizing how data analysis is performed across the entire Department of Defense!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or related, technical field, and 7-10 years of experience. Entry level Integration Engineers will NOT be considered.
• Previous experience must include five (5) years of hands-on experience in big data environments.
• Previous experience must include three (3) years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes. Experience in the integration with and configuration of: Hadoop, SQL Server Big Data Cluster, Kubernetes, CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat, Windows Server, VMWare, etc.)
• Active or Current Secret Clearance required – Top Secret Clearance preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Experience with installation, configuration, integration with and usage of the following tools and technologies: Helms Charts, YAML, Kubernetes, Kubectl, Kubernetes IDE, NFS, SMB, S3, SQL Server, Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, RedHat), Hadoop.
• Must 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.
• Experience with working in distributed team environment is preferred.
• Ability to problem solve, debug, and troubleshoot while under pressure and time constraints is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively about technical topics to both experts and non-experts at both the management and technical level is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong personal motivation are necessary to succeed within this position. 
• Ability to work independently and provide appropriate recommendations for optimal design, analysis, and development.
• Excellent written and 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.
• Ability to teach and mentor engineers with a variety of skill levels and backgrounds is a plus.
• Excellent testing, debugging and problem-solving skills are required to be successful in this position.
• Experience designing, building, integrating with and maintaining both new and existing big data systems and solutions.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The preferred candidate will have experience working in government/defense labs and their computing restrictions.
• Knowledge of the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA), the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC), and Distributed Testing and Training is a plus.
• Experience working with major DoD Acquisition programs such as Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is a plus.
• Knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity policies is a plus.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.