Mission-Critical Systems Engineer: Cloud, Kubernetes & DevSecOps

BigBear; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a Systems Engineer to support CBP under DHS, focusing on cloud-based systems, 24x7 operations, and mission-critical traveler processing and vetting systems. You will design, implement, and sustain complex IT infrastructure across Linux/Unix environments and cloud platforms.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps, CI/CD, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure security, reliability, and scalability in government cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field with 5–8 years of experience in systems engineering or related roles.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and scripting abilities.
• Experience building and operating systems in AWS GovCloud and/or C2S.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, integrate, and maintain complex IT systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement technical solutions supporting mission-critical applications and services.
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure within AWS GovCloud and/or AWS C2S environments.
• Develop and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code and configuration automation using Terraform and Ansible.
• Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab.
• Apply DevSecOps practices across system development, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Perform system integration, functional testing, performance testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with software development, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and program teams to resolve technical issues and integrate solutions.

Skills

Linux/Unix expertise

AWS GovCloud / AWS C2S

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab)

DevSecOps

System integration & testing

Troubleshooting & root cause analysis

Independent work with cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

BigBear.ai is seeking a Systems Engineer to support CBP under DHS, focusing on cloud-based systems, 24x7 operations, and mission-critical traveler processing and vetting systems. You will design, implement, and sustain complex IT infrastructure across Linux/Unix environments and cloud platforms.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps, CI/CD, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure security, reliability, and scalability in government cloud environments.