JOB TITLE: Data Platform Support Engineer
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $70-85/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Lead and support load, performance, and regression testing efforts
Perform backups, restores, and administrative tasks within IBM Cloud Pak for Data
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of IT systems experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related STEM discipline
Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and vendors to resolve complex issues in large-scale enterprise applications (IBM Cloud Pak for Data)
Experience installing, configuring, operating, and supporting enterprise-class applications
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift–based deployments
Strong understanding of IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D) architecture and security
Experience operating application landscapes and deployment solutions
Expertise in application performance tuning, scaling, security, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure
AWS experience with core services (S3, EC2, IAM, EBS)
Ability to upgrade and patch application and database components in OpenShift/Kubernetes environments
Ability to learn, support, and sustain IBM products including Knowledge Catalog, Watson Query, Watson Studio, DataStage, watsonx.data, and Cognos
Foundational experience with at least one relational database (DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and GitHub in data environments
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, KSH, RHEL scripting)
Ability to analyze system metrics to diagnose and resolve issues
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Jira)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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