Systems Engineer (Bluecoat/BlueCat)

Who we are:
Lifescale Analytics, a woman-owned small business (WBENC and WOSB certifications) provides specialized expertise in data and analytics. Formed in 2012, the Lifescale Analytics team has years of experience providing a spectrum of customized data management services and solutions including Data Management/Analytics, Big Data Solutions, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence and Data Science that focuses on building strong portfolios and programs. Through experience and innovation, we allow businesses, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, and government agencies to manage and proactively make decisions based on their biggest asset, their data. Our specialists are skilled at managing, refining, analyzing, or visualizing information for the specific purpose of increasing the value of IT to benefit from the data science industry.

Employment Qualifications:
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and may be subjected to a government security investigation which requires possessing the ability to view classified government information, background checks and drug screening. All applicants applying must have lived in the US for the past 5 years and cannot have traveled out of the country more than 6 months (cumulatively) in the past five years. (Military Service excluded).

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

Job Title

Systems Engineer (Bluecoat/BlueCat)

Location

Raleigh, NC 27609 US (Primary)
US

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Mid-Senior Level

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data-driven decisions by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovative solutions that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for a System Engineer (Bluecoat/BlueCat), located in Raleigh, NC. Candidate must be able to be onsite and must be able to pass a government security clearance.

 

Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. The candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.

 

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

 

Description: 

Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to administer/troubleshoot Proxy and DNS technologies such as Broadcom Bluecoat and BlueCat DNS on various projects.  The role requires a technically savvy consultant who can troubleshoot existing complex Blue Coat implementations and lead in the design and implementation of new enterprise-wide or global Blue Coat product deployments.

 

A deep technical understanding of Blue Coat Application Delivery Network technology pillars including Visibility, Acceleration, and Security solutions.

 

Highly specialized in one or more phases of software systems development, systems integration, or network engineering. Provides technical assistance and advice on complex activities. Formulates / defines specifications, develops / modifies / maintains complex systems and subsystems, using vendor engineering releases and utilities for overall operational systems. Applies analytical techniques when gathering information from users, defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve the problems. Develops complete specifications to enable computer programmers to prepare required programs. Analyzes methods of approach. Reviews task proposal requirements, gathers information, analyzes data, prepares project synopses, compares alternatives, prepares specifications,

resolves processing problems, coordinates work with programmers and engineers, and orients users to new systems. Works with considerable freedom to make decisions on the techniques and approaches to be used. Prepares recommendations for system improvement for management and user consideration.

Job Requirements

 

Responsibilities:

• Configure, administer, document DNS multi-view configuration, DHCP services.
• High level troubleshooting of network, protocols, and application issues
• IP mgmt., DNS, DHCP administration
• API scripting in python.
• Linux administration to include scripting and file system management.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
• Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

 

Required Skills:

• A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years’ relevant experience
• HTTP proxy configuration, integration, and administration expertise. Preferred Broadcom Bluecoat
• DNS configuration, scripting of API calls. Preferred BlueCat Networks
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/s and HTTP proxy.
• IP Mgmt, DNS, DHCP configuration, scripting of API calls.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Knowledge of TCP, understanding network, protocol, and application traffic flows
• Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues including IPv6.
• Network knowledge.
• Network design and implementation.
• Network troubleshooting.
• Tracking budget expenses
• Project management
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Time-management skills
• Strong documentation skills
• LAN knowledge
• Network hardware configuration.
• Network performance tuning.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

 

Desired Skills:

• Experience with APIs, scripting, and Splunk data flows. Preferred Perl, python, and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of DNS and DHCP
• Linux
• Proficient with application layer protocols – HTTP, SSH, SSL, etc.
• BlueCat DNS Platform
• Infoblox DNS

 

Education: 

• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred.

 

Additional Provisions:

• Pass both a client mandated clearance process which includes drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months’ travel outside the United States within the last five years.  Military Service excluded.  (Exception does not include military family members.)
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.