Systems Engineer

Job Description Oracle Government, Defense & Intelligence has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer . Candidate must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI with Poly. Full-time, in-office position; candidate must live within commutable distance to Reston, VA. What You'll Do Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, scalable on-premise systems and cloud networking solutions. Troubleshoot and debug complex distributed systems, ensuring seamless systems and cloud connectivity for our customers. Work across the full development lifecycle—design, implement, test, deploy, and monitor critical services. Continuously improve performance, security, and reliability in a cloud-native environment. Frequently develop scripts to automate non-traditional, complex tasks for the business unit. Configure and manage routing and switching infrastructure to support a highly available, scalable network environment. Automate network provisioning and configuration using scripting tools such as Python and Ansible to ensure operational efficiency and scalability. Responsibilities Technical Skills 6+ years professional experience engineering solutions and supporting carrier-grade, IP-based ISP, Webscale, and data-center network environments. 6+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in cloud services or network-related development. 6+ years of experience designing or provisioning virtual cloud networks. Advanced experience with internet routing protocols and concepts, including IP, BGP, iBGP, EGP, MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, IPSEC, NAT and Linux networking stacks. Advanced experience in capacity management, traffic engineering, and performance optimization including network operating systems such as Cisco IOS/NX-OS, PAN-OS, Arista EOS, etc. Advanced knowledge of configuring network switches for throughput performance and redundancy. Advanced level knowledge of IP addressing, CIDR, RFC 1918 strategy and implementation best practices; ability to perform protocol and packet analysis of traffic flows. Working understanding of Python, Ansible, Chef, Docker, JSON, REST and Yaml. Experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum. Experience operating in a Linux/Unix environment. Experience with distributed systems or hybrid cloud environments. Experience with Python and Java; C/C++ or Bash scripting is a plus. Understanding of SDLC and network lifecycle management (LCM) programs and ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation of network and cloud system designs, configurations, and methods of procedure. Soft Skills Demonstrated experience in applying critical thinking to challenges and tasks. Desire to learn and learn quickly. Able to work in extremely small teams where not all aspects of the project are known and where little direction may be available. Quality deliverables under pressure/quick turnaround timelines while adhering to overarching corporate guidelines/parameters. Keen understanding and respect for need-to-know. Demonstrated progressive increase in role-specific responsibilities and associated complexities. Able to carry out technical coaching sessions and help junior members develop skills. Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an agile, fast-moving team. Come Join Us Qualifications Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Compensation & Benefits US: Hiring range in USD: $97,500 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion. Short term disability and long term disability. Life insurance and AD&D. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child). Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits. 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match. Paid time off: Flexible vacation for salaried employees; accrued vacation rates: 13 days annually for the first three years and 18 days thereafter; prorated for part-time employees. 11 paid holidays. Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed annually, up to 112 hours. Paid parental leave. Adoption assistance. Employee stock purchase plan. Financial planning and group legal. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance. Career Level - IC4 Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr