Principal ScienceLogic Skylar Engineer

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JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Principal Science Logic Skylar 1 (SL1) Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and transition to operations an enterprise Science Logic Skylar 1 monitoring solution supporting a geographically distributed Department of Defense (DoD) environment. The selected candidate will serve as the lead technical engineer responsible for implementing and sustaining the Science Logic Skylar 1 platform, including deployment of core platform infrastructure within Microsoft Azure and distributed Data Collectors across multiple geographically separated locations.

Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance: Secret
Salary:$ - $

Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • And more!

• Lead the design, deployment, configuration, and operational transition of the Science Logic Skylar 1 (SL1) platform supporting a geographically dispersed DoD environment.
• Architect and implement SL1 infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, including centralized platform components and distributed Data Collectors.
• Establish scalable monitoring strategies across cloud, network, server, application, storage, and virtualized environments.
• Configure and maintain SL1 monitoring capabilities, including discovery, Power Packs, Dynamic Applications, device classifications, event management, alerting, dashboards, and reporting.
• Integrate SL1 with enterprise tools and services, including ITSM, SIEM, automation, and notification platforms.
• Partner with cloud, network, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams to ensure secure and reliable monitoring operations.
• Perform platform lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, patching, performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, and recovery.
• Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture artifacts, and accreditation‑related documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across infrastructure, networking, operating systems, applications, cloud services, and monitoring workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for enterprise monitoring initiatives and mission‑critical operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 12+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, systems engineering, cloud operations, monitoring platforms, or related technical environments.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience deploying, administering, and supporting Science Logic Skylar 1 (SL1).
• Experience implementing and supporting distributed Data Collector architectures in large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise monitoring concepts, discovery methods, event management, alerting, dashboard development, and reporting.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments, including virtual infrastructure, networking, storage, identity, and security services.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, monitoring protocols, and secure systems integration.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux server environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability remediation, and DISA STIG…