Senior Systems Engineer TS/SCI + Poly | Cloud & SecOps

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO Policy

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC in Herndon, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer Expert to tackle complex challenges within national defense. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and over eleven years of relevant experience, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, along with proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell and Python.

This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to operate in high-pressure environments. The position includes diverse responsibilities, from system performance analysis to emergency support duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of eleven (11) years' experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux (RHEL based) operating systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis of noted system performance and operational issues.
• Monitor performance systems to identify areas of improvements.
• Provide emergency after-hours engineering support as needed.

Skills

Windows operating systems

Linux (RHEL based)

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Splunk

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC in Herndon, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer Expert to tackle complex challenges within national defense. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and over eleven years of relevant experience, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, along with proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell and Python.

This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to operate in high-pressure environments. The position includes diverse responsibilities, from system performance analysis to emergency support duties.