Job Title: Systems Engineer IV 
Location: Redmond WA Onsite
Duration: 6 Months
 
Job Description: This role demands strong technical expertise in infrastructure and network architecture, coupled with excellent communication and collaboration skills to ensure successful project delivery. You will serve as the primary point of contact for designated projects, coordinating internal resources and leveraging support from supervisory and technical teams when necessary.
Key responsibilities include overseeing client-related activities, managing support tickets, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure timely and successful delivery of project milestones and support requests.
 
Engineer Responsibilities:

• Build, scale, and secure environments within Client's enterprise infrastructure, which is a heterogeneous environment encompassing a broad range of operating systems (Windows, Windows Server, virtualization platforms, and Linux) and applications.
• Apply modern engineering methodologies such as Infrastructure-as-Code, container orchestration, and software-defined storage.
• Implement systems that are scalable, automated, monitored, and well-documented, and provide training to others for operational tasks.
• Identify and leverage the scale and complexity of Meta's larger production infrastructure to solve problems for enterprise customers.
• Participate in incident root cause analysis across multiple infrastructure layers (compute, storage, network) and implement critical solutions while upholding best standards to maintain high reliability of managed systems.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• 5+ years of experience automating the management of infrastructure and services.
• 5+ years of experience working with monitoring and configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible, Puppet, PowerShell DSC, etc.
• 5+ years of experience coding in an object-oriented or functional language such as Python, Ruby, PHP, Rust, Go, and PowerShell scripting (developing advanced functions & modules).
• Thorough understanding of Windows/Windows Server operating system internals and Linux.
• Demonstrated experience in completing tasks and small/medium features with minimal guidance.
• Experience installing and configuring Kubernetes, Docker, OpenCue, and Slurm.
• Prior experience with Linux operating systems and their internals.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior experience supporting configuration management in a multi-region environment.
• Prior experience building services, PaaS, or internal clouds.
• Prior experience with APIs to streamline administration, management, and monitoring of services.

 
Years of Experience: At least 5 Years in Enterprise Environment - Production Level Experience
 
Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

1. Compute with Kubernetes and/or Slurm
2. Thorough understanding of Windows/Windows Server/RHEL operating system internals and Prior experience with Linux operating systems and their internals.
3. 5+ years of experience coding in an object-oriented or functional language such as Python, Ruby, PHP, Rust, Go, and PowerShell scripting (developing advanced functions & modules).

Additionally, qualified candidates should be comfortable with repetitive tasks, be able to lift 30 lbs, have reliable transportation and type 50 WPM.
 
Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience supporting configuration management in a multi-region environment.
• Prior experience building services, PaaS, or internal clouds.
• Prior experience with APIs to streamline administration, management, and monitoring of services.
• Chef is highly preferred.

 
Degrees/Certifications: BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Degree is preferred, not required.
 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Build, scale, and secure environments within Meta's enterprise infrastructure, which is a heterogeneous environment encompassing a broad range of operating systems (Windows, Windows Server, virtualization platforms, and Linux) and applications.
• Apply modern engineering methodologies such as Infrastructure-as-Code, container orchestration, and software-defined storage.
• Implement systems that are scalable, automated, monitored, and well-documented, and provide training to others for operational tasks.
• Identify and leverage the scale and complexity of Meta's larger production infrastructure to solve problems for enterprise customers.
• Participate in incident root cause analysis across multiple infrastructure layers (compute, storage, network) and implement critical solutions while upholding best standards to maintain high reliability of managed systems.

 
How is success defined?:

1. Perform day-to-day responsibilities.
2. Work autonomously, navigate ambiguity, and collaborate cross-functionally.

What makes this role interesting?: Unique opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex challenges with cutting-edge technology and data.

Value Added/Experience Gained: You will collaborate with world-class experts in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity, impact, and continuous learning, driving breakthroughs that shape the future of Meta's products and services.
 
Interview Process & Next Steps:
Interview Process: 30 Minutes w/ 2 Interviewers 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 80.00/hr.