Mid-Level Systems Engineer — Automation, Security & On-Call

SpatialGIS; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpatialGIS in Tysons, VA is seeking a detail-driven Mid-Level Systems Engineer to manage the applications infrastructure, ensure security compliance, and automate critical IT tasks in a 24/7 environment.

You will own system design, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting across OS and application software, collaborating with developers and cross-functional teams to improve reliability and disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in systems engineering, testing, or DevOps roles.
• CI/CD & Pipelines: Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Technical Stack: Strong working knowledge of Jenkins, Linux/Unix environments, version control (Git), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Methodology & Education: Familiarity with Agile development practices paired with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools across all network environments.
• Monitor system performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement solutions to guarantee high availability.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures, application compliance protocols, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
• Develop custom scripts and configure CI/CD pipelines to automate routine tasks, integrate testing tools, and improve overall system efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network components, while participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Work closely with developers, management, and other departments to deliver requirements and maintain thorough documentation for system architecture and procedures.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Git version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Linux/Unix

Python

Bash

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SpatialGIS in Tysons, VA is seeking a detail-driven Mid-Level Systems Engineer to manage the applications infrastructure, ensure security compliance, and automate critical IT tasks in a 24/7 environment.

You will own system design, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting across OS and application software, collaborating with developers and cross-functional teams to improve reliability and disaster recovery.