Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid 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

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer responsible for application infrastructure across networks. You'll design, implement, and maintain systems, ensuring security compliance and performance optimization.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience in system engineering and proficiency in Linux/Unix and CI/CD tools. The role offers competitive benefits including health care plans and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in system engineering, testing, or DevOps roles.
• Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and test operating systems and application software.
• Proactively monitor system performance and identify solutions.
• Implement and maintain security measures and disaster recovery plans.
• Develop custom scripts to automate tasks for efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in hardware and software.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation for system architecture.

Skills

Linux/Unix

CI/CD

Version control (Git)

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the application infrastructure across all networks. Technical support to make application security compliant. Responsible for tech precepts implementation and part of a 24/7 on call rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Implementation: Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability.
• Security & Redundancy: Implement and maintain robust security measures, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop custom scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network components.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, management, and other departments to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for system architecture, procedures, and support.
• Technology Evaluation: Research and assess emerging technologies for potential upgrades or new implementations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in system engineering, testing, or DevOps roles.
• CI/CD Knowledge: Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix, version control (Git), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with test frameworks.

Desired Attributes

• Strategic thinking and big‑picture perspective.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• A passion for IT and continuous learning.

Eligibility requirements apply.

Benefits

• Employer‑Paid 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