Senior Network​/Systems Tools Engineer

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Knack Works, a Jacobs Company, has an opening for a Senior Network/Systems Tools Engineer to support the Intelligence Sector.

• System Architecture Design, implement, and maintain the Open Text Network Operations Management (NOM) system architecture, specifically focusing on the Operations Bridge for the Transformation and Integration Cloud (OPTIC) Data Lake, ensuring a scalable, resilient, and secure platform for enterprise network management, performance monitoring, and compliance reporting.
• Security & Compliance:
  Provide SME support and guidance to junior administrators and operators that manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls within NOM to ensure data security and compliance.
• Administration & Maintenance:
  Plan, install, configure, secure, upgrade, and patch the OPTIC Data Lake (DL) in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes). Conduct similar duties for the Juniper Routing Director, which runs Kubernetes with a Linux base OS. Develop and maintain API integrations using REST APIs and connectors to connect both platforms with other enterprise systems and applications.
• Performance & Optimization:
  Monitor and optimize the performance and stability of the Open Text NOM and OPTIC DL systems, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Configuration:
  Configure and manage data ingestion into the OPTIC Data Lake, ensuring seamless integration of topology, events, and metrics from various sources.
• Data Management & Reporting:
  Administer the OPTIC DL, including data ingestion, storage, backup, and restore processes, and manage stakeholder dashboards and reports for capacity planning and trend analysis.
• Troubleshooting & Support:
  Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to installation, configuration, performance, and integrations, working with vendor support when necessary.
• Documentation & Training:
  Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation according to standards.
• Automation:
  Automate routine operational processes using scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Power Shell) to increase efficiency and reduce manual workload.

TS SCI CI Poly clearance.

• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Deep expertise in container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes in Linux environments.
• Proficiency in Linux (RHEL) with experience administering tools in virtualized or containerized environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, solid communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Knowledge and familiarity of database management systems such as Postgre
  
  SQL or Vertica.
• Knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, DNS, DHCP) and experience with network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for automation, such as Perl, Ruby, or Python.

Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; and Profit‑Sharing Plan (PSP). Eligibility for deferred compensation, executive deferral plan, and stock purchase options as applicable.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job posted on January 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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