Senior Systems Engineer

Accelint

Saint Paul (MN)

Hybrid

USD 130,990 - 165,673

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Accelint is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Saint Paul, MN. This role involves maintaining AWS infrastructure and supporting PLM software for DoD customers.

Ideal candidates will have 5 to 8 years of AWS experience, hold relevant certifications, and possess strong communication skills. The position supports hybrid work but fully remote candidates may be considered with travel requirements.

Qualifications

5+ years in AWS infrastructure maintenance.
Must hold Security+ and relevant AWS certifications.
Experience with installation of database systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain AWS infrastructure for PLM software.
Plan and implement cloud-based solutions for efficiency.
Automate workloads using Ansible playbooks.

Skills

AWS infrastructure setup

Ansible playbooks

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS)

Oracle and PostgreSQL

Job description

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness.

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on.

Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, SoarTech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain. This role is part of our Systems Innovation Engineering (SIE) division, which specializes in readiness and logistics, autonomous platforms, and sensor technologies. SIE develops resilient, integrated systems that enhance situational awareness, sustain mission readiness, and deliver reliable performance across air, ground, and maritime environments.

Job Description

Full Time
Onsite/Hybrid Preferred

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for standing up and maintaining AWS infrastructure supporting all aspects of PLM software implementation to meet customer required security, functionality, and performance requirements on all Production and non-Production environments. They are responsible for installing application software including updates and patches, performing upgrades, and applying application security updates. This resource is also responsible for performance tuning and scaling implementations into containerized solutions, automating workloads with Ansible playbooks, and driving efficiency in the team through the use of emerging cloud-based technology and automation tools. This role involves supporting PLM application development projects for DoD customers. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years of experience in AWS infrastructure set‑up and maintenance on both Red‑Hat Linux & Windows environments. The ideal candidate must also hold relevant AWS certifications and CompTIA Security+. They must have the ability to work independently and have demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams. This candidate must have a propensity and excitement for learning new applications in the PLM space.

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and security requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Plan, Implement, and Refine cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) with a mind for performance, scalability, and cost savings, including evaluation of switch from monolithic to cluster, establishment of a load balancer, and backup/recovery plans.
Utilize Ansible playbooks for automation, and secure applications with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), managing TLS/SSL certificates, and enforcing secure authentication mechanisms.
Administer RDS Oracle and RDS PostgreSQL databases, including initial data seeding, schema configurations, running scripts, query execution for troubleshooting, and optimizing database performance for application-specific needs.
Install and perform upgrades of PLM application software, applying critical patch sets, and fixing security vulnerabilities on a regular basis with all infrastructure and applications included in the technical stack.
Oversee hosts/data refreshes on non-production environments as needed.
Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and system testing ensuring application infrastructure and performance is maintained.
Oversee the debugging and resolution of complex application/customization defects and issues that may require performance and infrastructure related investigations and solutions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for all environment infrastructure.
Establish and maintain certifications in relevant PLM, cloud, and security platforms/technology.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Currently hold Security+ certification.
Currently hold relevant AWS certifications.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or other engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience working with and setting up AWS cloud services to host enterprise applications.
Experience managing Ansible playbooks.
Experience with AWS licensing.
Experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Fleet Manager, Secrets Manager, and CloudWatch.
Experience maintaining and optimizing performance of enterprise applications hosted in the cloud.
Experience diagnosing networking related issues.
Experience managing Active Directory and AppStream.
Experience collaborating with AWS Technical Support.
Experience setting up and working with virtualized environments.
Experience with installation and maintenance of database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and SQL scripting.
Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 8+ and Windows Server administration using CLI for OS-level configurations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Propensity and excitement for learning new applications in the PLM space.
Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with and certifications in agile software development methodologies.
In-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense industry.
Knowledge of DoD software development policies, cybersecurity requirements, and RMF compliance framework.
Experience with administration of at least one mainstream PLM application (PTC Windchill, Arena, FlexPLM, Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle PLM, Agile PLM, etc.).

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
This position is hybrid located in St. Paul, MN.
Fully remote candidates may be considered with increased expectation for travel.
This position may require the ability to travel up to 10%.

Hybrid work arrangements are strongly preferred for this role to support regular in‑person collaboration with program and project teams. Fully remote candidates may still be considered; however, remote employees should expect increased travel requirements to support onsite team engagement. Employees may telework on designated days or as needed with supervisor approval, provided they maintain established communication expectations and effectively meet job responsibilities. Travel may be required 1–2 times per month to customer sites, subcontractor locations, and other company offices.

Clearance Requirements

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen and either currently possess this national security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.

Pay Scales & Benefits

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and other applicable factors.