Senior Systems Engineer- Linux Cloud Platforms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Education support for professional growth

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Community volunteer participation

Job summary

Medium is searching for a skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support Linux-based cloud environments and enterprise integrations. This role requires strong expertise in cloud architecture, system design, and relevant database management, ideally with a Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field and over 10 years of experience.

Compensation starts at $170,000 and can go up to $210,000, reflecting our commitment to rewarding top talent. Health benefits, a robust 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off add to our comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8140 compliant (Security+ CE certification).
• Experience integrating workflow and automation platforms.
• Knowledge of SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.

Skills

Linux support

Cloud architecture

COTS applications

PostgreSQL

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

Strong troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Rancher

Active Directory

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.