Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Description

This Systems Engineer role sits in IT infrastructure and operations and supports the Intelligence Community by delivering actionable intelligence.

You will help deploy systems and capabilities built on a motion imagery software suite.

The team runs a non-internet-accessible, on-premises hybrid environment built mainly on Kubernetes.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm that works with every major U.S. government, defense and intelligence agency. It employs 26,000 experts and operates in more than 50 countries, with capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the on-premises Kubernetes-based environment.
• Apply a broad set of DevOps skills across building, deploying and running software.
• Write scripts and code in languages such as Bash, Python, Java or C.
• Administer Linux systems and apply systems engineering methods.
• Manage source code with tools such as Git, and manage artifacts in repositories such as Nexus or Artifactory and in container registries.
• Automate work with tools such as Ansible, Jenkins and Rundeck.
• Build and package software with tools such as Gradle, Maven and Poetry.

Requirements

• Background in DevOps, engineering and systems design.
• At least 10 years of related experience, including 10+ years in DevOps engineering.
• US citizenship is required.
• You must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• A bachelor's or technology degree in engineering or a related specialized field, or equivalent job-related experience of 14 years.
• Proven experience applying DevSecOps principles, including strict configuration management, configuration-as-code and continuous delivery.
• Proven experience building, securing and operating containers in dynamic environments.
• Experience working in a Kubernetes environment: a basic understanding of how Kubernetes works, using or administering clusters, and building and deploying workloads with Helm.
• Knowledge of container and Linux host networking.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and the Elastic stack.
• Strong organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Ability to solve problems well in complex environments.

Conditions

Onsite work at a customer location in the Herndon, Virginia area.

Scheduled for 40 hours per week, with no travel required.

The likely salary range is $148,750 to $201,250. This is not a guarantee. Pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

The hiring process includes an identity verification check using biometrics and AI to confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. You must be on camera for virtual interviews, and your photo may be taken to verify identity. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match, allowing pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• An internal mobility team to help you manage your career.
• Paid education and certifications for professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge technology to learn from.