Systems Engineer (Level 4)

Quick Facts

• Systems Engineer Level 4 role supporting DevOps and live operational systems.
• Requires current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph.

Description

Support mission-critical DevOps and live operational systems within a mixed team. Work in a Linux-based environment spanning physical hardware and virtual machines (VMs), performing Linux system administration and general systems engineering support. Monitor mission-critical communications, use JIRA to track and resolve tickets, and support backend services including authentication, DNS, shared drives, and home directories.

Responsibilities

• Provide Linux system administration and systems engineering support
• Monitor email/chat for mission-critical updates, issues, and support requests
• Use JIRA to track, manage, and resolve tickets
• Support authentication, DNS, shared drives, and home directories for mission and operations users
• Maintain connectivity and access across the backend environment

Requirements

• Current and active TS/SCI clearance with Maryland (MD) polygraph (CCA candidates not considered)
• Linux Administration experience (SA1/2 level)
• Experience with STE/STN and DISA STIG compliance on Linux systems
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Salt)
• Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)
• Virtualization (VMWare, RH KVM, Proxmox)
• IP networking and Firewall experience
• Some experience with containers and/or cloud environments
• Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 10 years systems engineering experience, OR High School Diploma/GED plus 14 years, OR Master’s plus 8 years, OR PhD plus 6 years

Benefits

• 3 healthcare options (CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage) with 50% company-paid premiums
• Tax-advantaged health savings account with up to 100% employer contribution (two options)
• 50% employer-paid dental + vision premiums
• 401K with 8% total contribution (3% safe harbor + 5% annual profit share), immediately vested day one
• 5 weeks PTO (no use-it-or-lose-it) + 11 federal holidays
• Paid time for company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
• Up-front education/tuition assistance for job-related degrees/certifications (performance/job relevance dependent)
• Basic Life and AD&D; Long-Term and Short-Term Disability at no cost (eligibility-based)
• Up to 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Birthday and anniversary recognition; annual merit increases and loyalty bonus
• Corporate events including an annual Team Build and Holiday Party
• Benefits may vary based on work location, clearance level, and eligibility