Infrastructure & Technology Systems Engineer, Journeyman Professional Multiple Cities

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities

THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE IN COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO 3 DAYS A WEEK. SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

IBM is searching for a Systems Engineer (Journeyman) to support United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch for rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

1. Manages and monitors installed hardware and software systems.
2. Assists with network tap design and system survey to ensure data is properly sampled and transported.
3. Evaluates existing systems and assists with technical refreshes.
4. Lead and/or assist with hardware installation and software deployment at mission system sites.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty and 3 years' related professional experience; Or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or STEM related specialty and 2 years' related professional experience.
2. Experience in the following programming languages: Python, Linux CLI, bash scripting.
3. Certifications: Must have CCNA, Security+, CCNP, JNCIS-Sec, JNCDA or equivalent.
4. Clearance: DoD Secret clearance required.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.
• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office.