Systems Engineer

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving U.S. government, defense and intelligence agencies, with about 26,000 staff across more than 50 countries, working in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

The role is a systems engineering position within IT infrastructure and operations. You will design, build and connect complex systems across every stage of their lifecycle, and help shape the team's long-term technical direction.

Clearance: Top Secret must be held currently. Top Secret/SCI must be obtainable. No Public Trust or other clearance is required.

Requisition type is regular.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all infrastructure and system installs, covering configuration, testing and upkeep.
• Set up and maintain plans for backup, security and redundancy.
• Spot likely problems early and fix them before they affect users.
• Write custom scripts that cut down on manual work.
• Help make business processes faster and smarter, and build useful analytics.
• Report project status, activities and results to senior management on a regular basis.
• Write and keep current the documentation for system configuration, mapping, processes and service records.
• Make sure in-house computing systems work with each other.
• Run detailed tests on new and changed systems, including reviews by end users.
• Monitor system performance and produce performance statistics and reports.
• Train end users on all new and changed systems.
• Turn high-level requirements into clear tasks for other systems engineers.
• Keep mission-critical applications highly available, even under adverse conditions.
• Introduce modern methods that make work more efficient and consistent.
• Support and promote the long-term technical vision.
• Review existing tools and capabilities when evaluating new ones.

Requirements

• Hold a BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field. Equivalent experience can replace the degree.
• Have at least 8 years of related technical experience, including the areas listed below.
• Build development environments that mirror production, to reduce risk when testing software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software problems.
• Apply DevOps, DevSecOps or GitOps methods in practice.
• Have solid knowledge of DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, SSH and SNMP.
• Have solid knowledge of networking, including VLANs, firewalls, load balancers and addressing schemes.
• Handle system administration tasks, including troubleshooting file systems, networks and accounts.
• Manage repositories, patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Write thorough technical documentation, including diagrams.
• Bring new technology into complex environments successfully.
• Use centralized log management and analysis tools.
• Apply zero-trust practices across the full stack.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Conditions

Location: Washington, DC, USA. The role is onsite.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

Pay range is likely $140,821 to $190,523, but this is not guaranteed. Final pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements, and may fall outside this range.

Identity verification uses biometrics and AI. You must be on camera in virtual interviews, and the company may photograph you for verification.

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel accident insurance, provided or available.
• Paid education and certifications, a dedicated internal mobility team, and access to current technology to learn from.