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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Columbus Technologies is aggressively seeking a
<b><span style="color:#333333">Operations and Test Engineer </span></b><span style="color:#333333">to support</span> NASA’s Earth Observing System Data and Information System group at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. This is a full time, fully
benefited on going assignment. Unfortunately no telecommuting will be offered, and US permanent residency is a minimum requirement this position.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">If you are interested please email me your resume and we can go from there.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Operations and Test Engineer (339)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>NASA Goddard Space Flight Center<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location: Greenbelt MD<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>US Citizen or Permanent Residency is required<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">The NASA Earth Observing a System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS) system fulfills an increasingly
critical role in providing full resolution visualizations of Earth Science data products. GIBS services are consumed by numerous mapping applications and libraries for use in activities such as education, research, and emergency response.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">We are seeking an engineer with strong experience in integration testing and operational support activities. In addition to technical aptitude
and the ability to learn quickly, the ideal candidate demonstrates strengths in interpersonal, presentation, and troubleshooting with a passion for his/her role, GIBS, EOSDIS, and the NASA space program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">To learn more about the GIBS project, navigate here: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/gibs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">As an Operational and Test Engineer, you will be responsible for:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Monitoring, identifying, analyzing, and resolving operational issues to ensure 24/7 system availability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Leading the development, execution, and analysis of functional, performance, and stability system tests.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Participating in imagery product development, validation, integration, and reconciliation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Identifying system enhancements or issues and coordinating with the development and systems engineering team for resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Participating in configuration management and software deployment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">The candidate should be a self-starter, motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic environment with a good understanding
of software development standards and best practices. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">Essential skills:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">The candidate should meet and/or demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience in an operational environment performing system analysis and issue resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience with a complex software system involving multiple components including distributed services, databases, and storage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Strong *nix scripting and command line abilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Ability to effectively schedule and manage interdependent tasks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and ensures quality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Possesses and demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Ability to work effectively in a team environment across Government contracts/contractors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">Desired skills:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience with NASA Earth science data products and the NASA EOSDIS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience generating and modifying imagery using GDAL or other image tools such as ImageMagick.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience with monitoring *nix systems (e.g. OpenNMS, sar, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience with Mapserver, GeoServer, ArcGIS, or other GIS applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience with Python/Perl/PHP Scripting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#434649;background:white">• Experience with Web mapping standards (e.g. WMS, WMTS, KML, etc.).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Regards,<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#0A4D8D">James Magdaleno</span></b> <span style="color:#595959">
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