The Role
Develop and manage infrastructure dashboards, reports, and metrics for system performance and operational health. Administer Linux and Windows enterprise environments, support virtualized infrastructure, and use scripting, configuration management, and automation to streamline recurring processes. Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, analyze operational data, improve reliability, and communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders supporting USGS geospatial operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
System Architect | Dashboarding and Metrics SME
Overview:
Support the systems and infrastructure behind USGS's national geospatial mission through dashboard development, monitoring, metrics, and automation. As part of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC), this position helps maintain the technical environments that support trusted geospatial data, services, and products used across the Nation.
As a System Architect focused on Dashboarding and Metrics, you will work at the intersection of systems administration, infrastructure monitoring, reporting, and automation. You will develop and manage dashboards and reporting solutions that turn system and infrastructure data into clear, actionable insights, helping teams monitor performance, identify issues, and maintain operational visibility. You will also support the automation and management of Linux and Windows environments, helping streamline recurring processes, improve system reliability, and strengthen the overall efficiency of the infrastructure.
If you’re a systems professional looking for an opportunity where your technical expertise can directly support a broader mission, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within the geospatial community.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Requirements:
Why XTS?
At XTS, we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in providing our employees with the tools, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on advancing environmental research and public service.
Benefits Include:
Overview:
Support the systems and infrastructure behind USGS's national geospatial mission through dashboard development, monitoring, metrics, and automation. As part of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC), this position helps maintain the technical environments that support trusted geospatial data, services, and products used across the Nation.
As a System Architect focused on Dashboarding and Metrics, you will work at the intersection of systems administration, infrastructure monitoring, reporting, and automation. You will develop and manage dashboards and reporting solutions that turn system and infrastructure data into clear, actionable insights, helping teams monitor performance, identify issues, and maintain operational visibility. You will also support the automation and management of Linux and Windows environments, helping streamline recurring processes, improve system reliability, and strengthen the overall efficiency of the infrastructure.
If you’re a systems professional looking for an opportunity where your technical expertise can directly support a broader mission, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within the geospatial community.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems in enterprise environments
- Experience developing and managing dashboards, reports, and metrics using enterprise monitoring and visualization platforms to collect, analyze, and present system and infrastructure performance data and operational health
- Experience with scripting and automation to streamline system administration, configuration management, monitoring, or other recurring infrastructure processes
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Powershell, Puppet, or similar technologies
- Experience supporting virtualized infrastructure, including VMware, KVM, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability technologies such as Grafana, Zabbix Prometheus, Alloy, InfluxDB, or comparable tools
- Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to identify system issues, analyze operational data, develop practical solutions, and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders
Why XTS?
At XTS, we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in providing our employees with the tools, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on advancing environmental research and public service.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible healthcare, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off (PTO) and 11 federal holidays
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, cancer insurance, and pet insurance
- Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems in enterprise environments
- Experience developing and managing dashboards, reports, and metrics using enterprise monitoring and visualization platforms
- Experience with scripting and automation for system administration, configuration management, monitoring, or recurring infrastructure processes
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Puppet, or similar technologies
- Experience supporting virtualized infrastructure, including VMware, KVM, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability technologies such as Grafana, Zabbix, Prometheus, Alloy, InfluxDB, or comparable tools
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
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