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Systems Engineer - mid-level

McLean, VA💼 Full-time💰 $78,300–$78,300🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-25

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

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

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

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