Senior Systems Engineer

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 179,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to manage the stability, security, and scalability of data transformation workflows and a widely used web-based UI. You will lead a small, agile DevOps/SysAdmin team responsible for end-to-end infrastructure.

This role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, 12 years of experience with a technical degree or 16 years without one, strong Linux administration (RHEL9), and automation skills (Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Bash, Python).

Qualifications

• 12 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 16 years without degree.
• Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL9).
• Proficient in system automation and scripting tools (Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Bash, Python).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and direct the daily tasks of two system administrators.
• Collaborate with and support the larger engineering team to architect robust systems.

Skills

Linux admin (RHEL9)

Ansible

Terraform

Packer

Bash

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

16 years relevant experience without degree

Tools

NiFi

Elastic Stack (Logstash/Filebeat)

Job description

Lead Systems Engineer, where you will help manage the stability, security, and scalability of systems powering complex data transformation workflows and a widely used web-based user interface. Embedded within a broader engineering organization in Columbia, MD, you will lead a small, agile DevOps/SysAdmin team responsible for end-to-end infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and direct the daily tasks of two system administrators.
• Collaborate with and support the larger engineering team to help architect robust systems.

Required Skills

• Strong Linux system administration experience (e.g., RHEL9).
• Proficient in system automation and scripting tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Bash, and Python.

Nice To Have

• Nifi dataflow experience.
• Elastic stack experience (logstash, filebeat, etc.).

Experience Required

12 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 16 years without degree

Location

Columbia, MD

Clearance

TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range

$179,000 - $213,000