Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Avalore.ai; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Job summary

Avalore.ai is seeking a Systems Engineer responsible for the applications infrastructure across all networks, ensuring application security compliance. This role includes system design, monitoring, security, and automation tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in system engineering and strong technical skills in Linux/Unix, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting languages. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health care and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in system engineering, testing, or DevOps roles.
• Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix, version control (Git), and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and test operating systems and application software.
• Monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures and backup strategies.
• Develop custom scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across hardware, software, and network components.
• Collaborate with developers and management to deliver solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system architecture.
• Research and assess emerging technologies for potential upgrades.

Skills

Linux/Unix

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Version control (Git)

Agile development practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the applications infrastructure across all networks, providing technical support to ensure application security compliance. This role includes implementing technology principles and participating in 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.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years 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 a 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.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

• 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