Resident Engineer-W2 only-USC/

Job Title: Resident Engineer

Location: Basking Ridge, Bernards ,NJ- 2 days a week onsite

Duration: 12 months

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Resident Engineer to design, test, and implement product solutions integrated into public and private Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) environments. The ideal candidate will develop and automate custom software solutions, optimize MEC resource utilization, and support the OpenShift ecosystem. They should be a quick thinker, creatively driven, and able to troubleshoot and implement resilient systems efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Implementation:
• Develop product solutions for both public and private MEC environments.
• Architect designs focusing on redundancy, resource optimization, and integration with OpenShift.
• Create automated software solutions for MEC configuration deployments, system updates, and monitoring.
2. Automation and Optimization:
• Automate processes to ensure efficient configuration, system updates, and proactive monitoring.
• Implement health monitoring (active and passive) and provide informed troubleshooting recommendations based on system analysis.
3. Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with internal teams to implement robust MEC solutions.
• Engage in system health monitoring, software update analysis, and provide actionable insights for system improvements.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Versatile Problem Solver: Ability to think on the fly, adapt to various technical challenges, and be resourceful across multiple domains.
• Linux Proficiency: Strong Linux administration skills; familiarity with Red Hat, OpenShift, OpenStack, and Kubernetes. Experience with VMware is a plus.
• Cloud and Virtualization: Expertise in cloud technologies and virtualization.
• Networking Knowledge: Understanding of network infrastructures and their optimization.
• Data Science & AI: Experience or hands-on exposure to data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence is a plus
• Data Analytics: Ability to analyze and leverage data to optimize processes.
• Physical Engagement: Open to participating in physical activities required by the team and project tasks.
• Creative Thinker: A "mad scientist" mindset; someone passionate, innovative, and highly conversational. A passion for technology and a creative approach to problem-solving.

General skills:

• OpenShift
• OpenStack