CareerPlan

Systems Engineer - mid-level

McLean, VAFull-time$78k2026-08-28 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools across all networks for US federal government clients.

Role type

mid-level Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & Security)

Builds

resilient application infrastructure with security compliance and disaster recovery capabilities

Domain

US Federal Government / Defense & National Security

Required skills

OS configuration, CI/CD pipeline management, automated testing, security compliance, scripting (Python/Bash), Linux/Unix administration, Git, troubleshooting complex technical issues

Preferred skills

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), test frameworks, strategic thinking

Technologies

Jenkins, Linux/Unix, Git, Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Design and implement system architecture, monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks, implement security measures and backup strategies, develop automation scripts, diagnose and resolve hardware/software/network issues, create technical documentation, research emerging technologies

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC