Senior System Engineer

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

WHO WE ARE

US AI stands as a forward-thinking digital transformation enterprise, dedicated to enabling individuals to achieve remarkable feats through cutting-edge technology. As a leader in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Self-Healing Infrastructure, we are actively seeking top-tier talent to spearhead the commercialization of groundbreaking products and propel our business to new heights.

If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital realm, then this is the place for you. Come work with us, and let’s redefine the future together.

About the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior System Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of DevOps principles, experience with cloud platforms, extensive experience with infrastructure as code, and a desire to grow their skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment. You will work closely with various teams to support the development, deployment, and operations of our software products.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT Infrastructure.
• Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to automate and improve development and release processes.
• Help maintain and improve configuration management practices.
• Participate in the development and implementation of infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform
• Support the team in managing version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Ensure system security through monitoring, patch management, and implementation of best practices.
• Document processes and maintain records of configurations and changes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with software development life cycle models and agile programming methodologies
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience developing web applications, with at least 1 year in full-stack development (MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node.js)
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience with full-stack development using Typescript at both the front end and back end

Minimum Requirements

• Thorough understanding of DevOps practices and tools.
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes, AWS EKS, GCP GKE, Rancher).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD frameworks (e.g. JFrog, GitLab)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python).
• Experience with network technologies (e.g. Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Fundamental knowledge of database technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Extensive experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Experience working with agility in a high-velocity environment

Security clearance

• You must be able to obtain a security clearance (Secret or higher) – US Citizenship required

Compensation

• $100,000-$150,000 per year based on skills, experience

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, and opportunities for professional growth and career development.

You have the legal right to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Qualified candidates must live in the United States, with the ability to commute to the North Bethesda, MD office. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. USAI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.