Systems Engineer

Description

The team in Chantilly, VA does technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices and applications across a sponsor's range of initiatives.

This is one of the company's top projects, and it requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph that applies to this customer.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain back-end systems in Python and Neo4j that scale, stay secure and remain highly available.
• Create and look after Neo4j databases so the data stays accurate, fast and able to grow.
• Write efficient, scalable Python that follows best practices and coding standards.
• Work with developers and other stakeholders to set and rank project requirements, then help deliver quality software.
• Run and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS for high availability, scale and security, and tune them for performance, cost and reliability.
• Put security practices in place and protect sensitive data.
• Design and run test plans that check software quality and reliability.
• Review code against standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex problems alongside the development team.
• Mentor and guide junior developers.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana or the ELK Stack.
• Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with other programming languages such as Java or C++.
• Experience working in high-security environments under strict security protocols and compliance rules.
• Nice to have: AWS Certified Developer Associate or Professional.
• Nice to have: Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Developer (CKAD).

Conditions

Based in Chantilly, VA.

The Virginia pay range is $150,000 to $250,000 USD.

Pay depends on factors such as location, federal contract labor category, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education and certifications.

Benefits

• Health plan with medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with a company contribution.
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k with a generous company match.
• Training, development and continued education opportunities.
• Support for financial wellness, retirement planning and family needs.
• Award programs and company-sponsored events.