Systems Engineering Director jobs in Schenectady, NY

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in STEM: Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering 
• U.S. Citizenship required, Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• 12 years of experience in a lead technical role for large scale information technology and database systems.
• Experience with systems comprised of multiple technologies including C , Java, SQL, Python, Ruby, Cucumber, and Splunk
• Experience parsing, data mining, and processing biometric and biographic information
• Must have extensive knowledge of IT operations and sysadmin roles, hands-on expertise in change management, configuration management, SEIM, SOC, and project management experience
• Must have in-depth Agile and DevSecOps knowledge/expertise with O&M components of SELC or equivalent lifecycle process
• AWS Solutions Architect Associates certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in DevOps pipeline technologies, including Git, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate intricate technological concepts in a clear and accessible manner for individuals without a technical background. 
• Preferred certifications: (Must be willing to obtain additional certificates required for the position within reasonable timetable   

• • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner 
  • DevOps foundations
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional 

Peraton is seeking an experienced Technical Manager - Systems Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Under the direction and guidance of the Program Manager, the Technical Manager serves as the focus for technology thought leadership within the O&M organization.
• Responsible for managing system evolution and refreshment needed to future-proof these solutions against obsolescence and to ensure that legacy technologies and services continue to satisfy and anticipate stakeholder needs.
• Ensures the continuity of system evolution decisions and processes, the Technical Manager will be responsible for maintaining all relevant documentation pertaining to the system architecture.
• Conducts on-going “As-Is” and “To-Be” analyses aimed at identifying an accommodating future demand for service, including the expansion and improvement of core solution technologies in the areas of biometrics, data recovery, service-oriented architectures, cloud native architectures, process and transaction management and dynamic rules engines.
• Responsible for conducting directed technical reviews and technology trade-off analyses, as required to ensure that the O&M program remains cognizant of improvements in key enabling technologies and methods.
• The Technical Manager is the most senior individual who works with the systems to ensure the continuity of system evolution decisions and processes.
• Responsible for maintaining all relevant documentation pertaining to the O&M architecture.