Systems Engineer

We are seeking a hands‑on Systems Engineer (SME) with deep expertise across infrastructure, platforms, and application ecosystems spanning cloud and on‑premises environments. This role requires a proven practitioner who can analyze existing (as‑is) systems and applications, document current state architectures, design future‑state solutions, and implement system enhancements or technology transformations end‑to‑end. Key Responsibilities Perform hands‑on systems engineering across network, compute, storage, operating systems, middleware, databases, and applications Analyze and document as‑is infrastructure, platform, and application architectures Work with the System Architect and Cloud Architect to create detailed engineering designs for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives Lead and execute cloud and on‑prem system implementations, migrations, and upgrades Ensure systems meet availability, scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements Integrate infrastructure and platforms with DevOps and DevSecOps pipelines Troubleshoot complex, cross‑stack issues spanning infrastructure, platforms, and applications Collaborate effectively with Infrastructure & Platform Engineers, Software Engineers, DevOps/DevSecOps Engineers, Data Engineers (ETL), Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts Produce clear technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks Serve as a technical authority and escalation point for complex system issues Ability to brief executives clearly and translate technical issues into business impact Ability to work across organizations (internal and IC) to implement complex solutions Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience Minimum ten (10) years of related Systems and Linux Engineering experience Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS) Storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage) Container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) Linux (Redhat, CentOS) operating systems (administration, hardening, automation) IdAM - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) hands‑on for AuthN and AuthZ Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) Hybrid and on‑prem infrastructure design and integration Cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization Relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) Web services, APIs, and middleware Software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals Event‑based messaging systems (SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ) Infrastructure as Code – scripting & automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) Configuration management and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) CI/CD integration with infrastructure and platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, GitOps, ArgoCD) Security best practices and system hardening Monitoring & Incident Response – Proficiency with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, CloudWatch Architecture & Design – Ability to create As‑is architecture documentation, To‑be architecture and detailed engineering designs, Implementation and migration plans Eligible TS/SCI with FS Poly Desired Knowledge/Skills Observability and monitoring tools (logging, metrics, tracing) Zero Trust and modern security architectures Data analytics, AI/ML platform exposure Experience supporting production or mission‑critical environments Relevant certifications (cloud, systems, security, or architecture) Knowledge of machine learning platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker) Familiarity with big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery) Strong background in ITIL processes and agile methodologies Certifications – AWS Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, ITIL Foundation Benefits Fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays 6% 401(k) contribution Annual training and tuition reimbursement SPOT Award bonuses Regular team events and opportunities for professional growth and advancement #J-18808-Ljbffr