Systems Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Chantilly; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k/IRA with generous matching

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability (short/long term)

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a systems engineer to join a team focused on technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices, and applications across government initiatives. The role requires an active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph and experience building scalable back-end systems in Python and Neo4J.

You will collaborate with developers, optimize Kubernetes deployments on AWS for performance and security, and mentor junior engineers while

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing and maintaining scalable back-end systems with Python and Neo4J.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.
• Work in high-security environments with strict security protocols.
• Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end systems using Python and Neo4J.
• Write efficient, scalable Python code following best practices.
• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters on AWS for high availability.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Support security and compliance requirements.

Skills

Python

Neo4J

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Monitoring

Graph algorithms

Java

C++

Security/compliance

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Kubernetes

AWS

Neo4J

Job description

Avalore is seeking a systems engineer to support as a member of a team specializing in technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices, and applications across a myriad of Government's initiatives.

• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
• Experience with the following:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available back-end systems using Python and Neo4J.
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and prioritize project requirements.
• Develop and maintain Neo4J databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability. Write efficient and scalable Python code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers.
• Experience with Cl/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab Cl/CD).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Optimize Kubernetes deployments for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Work in high-security environments, adhering to strict security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Implement security best practices and ensure the integrity of sensitive data.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, working closely with the development team and other stakeholders.

Desired:

• AWS Certified Developer -Associate or Professional.
• Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD).

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.