Software Systems Engineer V

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Always be on the lookout for job scams! Learn more about identity theft Opens in new window Help information , opens a new window. Info First Job Previous Job 229 of 6,236 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Between $201k and $255k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Software Systems Engineer V (Confidential)

Occupation:

Information Technology Project Managers

Location:

Pasadena, CA - 91109

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

04/24/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

CalJOBS

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Updated:

04/25/2026

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05/24/2026 Job #: 19850039 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 144 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Details New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answersliterally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your missionyour opportunityis to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If youre driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, youre ready for JPL. Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence. JPL is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join the Enterprise Information Systems Special Programs Office in support of JPLs National Partnerships Office. As part of the IT Special Programs team, the candidate will provide daily operational and expert support for highly available COTS and custom applications, systems, and platforms to solve a wide array of customer needs and requests and enable projects to perform and deliver on milestones and deadlines to non-NASA sponsors. The Software Systems Engineer is responsible for effective installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of software and systems along with related support infrastructure. This individual also participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that software systems and related procedures adhere to organizational values and sponsor and cybersecurity requirements. Candidates must be self-starters and be able to solve complex problems with minimal supervision.

The Software Systems Engineer will:

Provide expert support of cleared environment applications and services, as well as software and solution development capabilities, to include but not limited to: Experience maintaining core enterprise COTS and custom developed applications in highly available environments Experience automating deployment, patching, and configuration management using Ansible and integrating various technologies including VMware, Jenkins, and Ansible AWX Manage, maintain, and design deployment of various customer software support programs including Gitlab, Artifactory, Invgate ServiceDesk, Invgate Insights, and Atlassian products Jira and Confluence, including system engineering tools like JAMA and Teamwork Cloud, and engineering tools like Teamcenter and Thermal Desktop Deploy and maintain various authentication methods utilizing LDAP, Active Directory, Kerberos, SSO, and RSA multifactor authentication Develop middleware tools in Python, BASH, PowerShell to unify multiple disparate systems and simplify the process of account deployment. Other programming languages are a plus. Maintain storage and virtualization infrastructure on TrueNAS, NetApp, VMware, and VergeIO Maintain container environments using Docker, Kubernetes, Nomad, and Podman Streamline OS upgrades in RedHat Enterprise Linux utilizing Ansible for virtual and bare-metal workstations Demonstrate competence working in Agile development environments Contribute to the regular maintenance and support of many other enterprise applications as well as help to maintain the underlying application infrastructure in conjunction with the System Administrators Work with cross-functional teams, including development, operations and security teams to design and implement secure and scalable solutions within the classified environment Oversee and direct the work of other software engineers to ensure mission success and high availability of the IT infrastructure Provide Tier 2/3 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Assist as needed with Tier 1 (Help Desk) and provide mentoring and leadership for Tier 1 staff Participate on teams in the analysis and design of new large-scale deployments of new and/or modifications to existing systems Perform high level analysis of software systems and requirements, processes, and characteristics for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective software design and operation Evaluate system requirements regarding impact to existing environment and suggest improvements or alternatives Have extensive experience with IT security and related technologies to ensure compliance with regulations and government sponsor security requirements Must be accomplished in all areas of analysis, design, installation, implementation, configuration, tuning, administration, operation, and security of software systems Be available to work on-site in a team environment of internal and external co-workers Candidate may be required to: Respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment Be available to work non-standard hours; early hours, after hours, weeknights, or weekends as needed

Qualifications:

Typically a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a similar discipline with a minimum of 12 years of related experience or a Masters degree in a similar discipline with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or PhD in a similar discipline with a minimum of 8 years of related experience. Significant experience in enterprise software support and/or software development experience. Must have a current IAT Level II/III, or IAM Level

I/II/III 8140

Cyber Workforce Management Certification (examples: Security+, CASP, Cloud+, CISSP, etc.). Must have an active TS/SCI clearance. Current Counter-Intelligence (CI) Poly is highly desired. Must be willing to submit to a

CI Poly Desired Skills:

Demonstrated experience supporting space missions and embedded hardware Have extensive experience supporting users Windows or Linux VMs, Workstations and Servers. Have extensive experience working in heterogeneous computing environments. (i.e. Linux, Windows, Macintosh) Demonstrate engineering experience with AWS GovCloud and USG classified Cloud infrastructures Demonstrate ability to juggle multiple responsibilities effectively Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Have used or worked in environments employing configuration management and/or configuration control measures Able to write detailed instructions and documentation regarding software maintenance and troubleshooting Experience supporting computing or networking systems in challenging environments with high stakes outcomes Experience supporting senior officers in US military services or Federal agencies JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employees start date. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidates job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $201,136 - $255,216 JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by

NASA, JPL

will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here. (Confidential) Is a Private Sector employer

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