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: 207888 - Platform Engineer 3
Industry: IT
Region: AL-Alabama
City: Huntsville
State: AL
Rate: $DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking a Platform Engineer 2 for a contract opportunity in Huntsville, AL

*This position is 100% ONSITE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Platform Engineer on this team supports the development of a virtualized system used to support multiple types of tests and development activities on the program, utilizing modern tools such as Ansible, Terraform, vSphere, and eSXI.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support development and configuration of virtualization artifacts using Industry Standard tools and security recommendations
- Assist with rapid prototyping of a variety of virtualized systems and sub-systems
- Write/debug PowerShell/BASH/Python scripts
- Create, Configure, Deploy virtual machines in both Linux & Windows
- Troubleshoot Virtual Machine security/networking configuration
- Assist with document writing detailing software and system components
- Support development of Terraform playbooks to create/destroy virtual environments
- Support development of Ansible playbooks to configure virtual systems

HARD REQUIREMENTS:
If hired, successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Cybersecurity IAT/IAM Level 2 Certificate or higher

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1+ year experience developing/debugging scripts such as (PowerShell, BASH, Python)
- 1+ year experience with Virtualization technologies (Creation, Deployment, and Configuration)
- Moderate understanding of physical and virtual networking
- Moderate understanding of Linux and Windows configuration
- Experience with Git or similar version control tools
- Familiarization with Ansible and Terraform
- Ability to solve technical problems without step-by-step documentation
- Technical experiences as demonstrated through projects, research, internships, or full-time roles
- Highly motivated to learn new skills

EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Accredited Bachelor Degree and/or Military experience and/or Combination of education and work experience equivalent to 6 years.

TRAVEL: YES
Possible Domestic travel

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT
WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Alejandro Diaz Tejada
adiaztejada@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x229 or (800) 927-9318 x229

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.