Senior Systems Architect/Engineer

Tuvli, (an Akima company) is looking for a Senior System Architect/Engineer to work in Petaluma, California. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!


Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.
• Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations.
• Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.
• Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
• Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
• Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
• Handles the most complex issues.
• May act as a lead.
• Technical subject matter expert in ICS and BAS network/system design and operations for large scale commercial and/or federal facilities utilizing automated tools to manage critical infrastructure.
• Designs, implements, documents, secures, and operates non-standard networks and the systems that reside on the networks.
• Responsible for analyzing requirements and designing modernized networks and systems meeting industry standards. Responsible for successful operations and maintenance of all non-standard IT systems assigned to include database administration, system administration, system security, and system configuration to meet best optimization.
• Responsible for all system components continuing to function normally through system maintenance, upgrade, and testing.
• Ensures system and process documentation is complete and up to date for every aspect of operational applications, services, or environments as an official reference artifact. Evaluates analytically and systematic problems with workflow, system configuration, and planning resulting in the development of appropriate corrective action.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required for consideration.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline. Education substitution requires 10+ years' proven specialized experience supporting or leading IT network systems O&M with system architecture and engineering experience for on-premises environments.
• 8+ years specialized experience supporting or leading IT network systems O&M with system architecture and engineering experience for on-premises and/or cloud environments.
• Expert in system and database administration able to perform backups, databasing tasks, file recovery, user access support, and independently resolving complex system or user problems under tight deadlines.
• Experience with building and operating networks and systems responsible for managing large scale ICS and BAS elements.
• Must possess and maintain at least one of the following certifications: Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or other certifications exemplifying skill sets needed to manage the design, operations, and maintenance of IT systems.

Job ID

2026-23955
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

165,000 - 190,000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.

As a Tuvli employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.