Senior Systems Engineer- Linux Cloud Platforms

Synergy ECP; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Company-sponsored continuing education

Generous Paid Time Off

Community volunteer participation

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in Linux-based cloud environments, enterprise integrations, and cloud-native platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience along with a degree in a STEM field and DoD 8140 compliance.

Compensation ranges from $170,000 to $210,000, with a strong focus on employee benefits such as health, retirement plans, and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT.
• DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification).
• Experience with system testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Support Linux-based cloud environments.
• Integrate workflow and automation platforms.
• Design cloud architecture systems.

Skills

Linux expertise

Cloud architecture and system design

Database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Strong troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

Kubernetes

ServiceNow

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close‑knotted team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available.

We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with expertise supporting Linux-based cloud environments, enterprise integrations, and cloud-native platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification)
• Expertise supporting Linux platforms and COTS applications
• Cloud architecture and system design experience
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar databases
• Experience integrating workflow and automation platforms
• Knowledge of Active Directory, SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC
• Experience with system testing and validation
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and GitLab
• Experience with Rancher and Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBSE experience
• ServiceNow experience
• Grafana and Splunk experience
• API design and integration experience
• REST and GraphQL experience
• API Gateway experience
• ETL, streaming, and message queue experience
• Azure, Google, Oracle, or IBM cloud experience

Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

Compensation Spotlight

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $170,000 and stretches up to $210,000. We are committed to rewarding top talent and offering a comprehensive rewards package, culture, and opportunities to make a real impact.

Benefits

• Compensation: Highly competitive and consistently recognized as generous.
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Education: Company-sponsored continuing education program to support professional growth.
• Work/Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, and flexible work options.
• Philanthropy: Participation in community volunteer and donation activities.

NSI/Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.