Cloud / Systems Engineer (AWS & Server Administration) - Senior | TS/SCI w/ Poly

Stech Technology UK Limited; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Medical premiums paid for family

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

Falls Technology is seeking a systems engineer to support a federal national-security mission. This role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and on-site work in McLean, Virginia.

You will build and troubleshoot AWS servers and support Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems to ensure mission readiness. You’ll collaborate with developers, diagnose issues, apply security standards, and coordinate requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Experience building AWS servers and troubleshooting.
• Proficient Linux/UNIX/Windows administration.
• Fundamental networking and security knowledge.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage servers in AWS in a federal context.
• Diagnose and resolve AWS and server issues.
• Administer Linux, UNIX, Windows, and mainframe systems as needed.
• Assess networking impacts and enforce security standards.
• Plan with developers and track requirements.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Linux/UNIX/Windows administration

Networking fundamentals

Clear communication with teams

Education

Degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. U.S. citizenship required.

Location: On-site in McLean, VA (Full-Time).

Stand up and run the servers mission applications depend on. You'll build and troubleshoot AWS servers and support Linux, UNIX and Windows systems for a federal national-security mission.

What you'll do

• Build and manage servers in a commercial cloud (AWS) environment
• - Diagnose and resolve AWS and server issues
• - Administer Linux, UNIX, Windows and mainframe systems
• - Assess networking impacts and apply security standards
• - Plan jointly with developers and track requirements

What you bring (required)

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• - AWS server builds and troubleshooting
• - Linux, UNIX and Windows administration
• - Networking and security fundamentals
• - Clear communication with technical and non-technical teams

Nice to have

• Requirements elicitation with business partners
• - Mainframe (MVS) exposure
• - AWS certifications
• - Degree in CS, IS, Engineering or a related field

Why Falls

• A 9% retirement contribution
• 100% of family medical premiums paid
• 4 weeks of PTO

We're a small business that's been delivering since 2019, so your work is visible and your voice counts.

Falls Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.