Software Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ FS Poly

Leading Path Consulting

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums
Generous PTO
6% 401k contribution
Annual training and tuition reimbursement
SPOT Award bonuses
Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent IT consulting firm in McLean, VA is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to develop and manage cloud software solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of Linux Systems Engineering experience and demonstrate expertise in cloud technologies such as AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes. The role includes designing, debugging, and deploying new systems, and working within cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery of IT solutions. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related Systems and Linux Engineering experience.
  • Experience deploying code in AWS utilizing Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud software and infrastructure.
  • Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to build cloud environments.
  • Provide ongoing maintenance and enhance systems and platforms.

Skills

AWS
Cloud Native technologies
Java
Python
Linux Systems Administration
Problem-solving
Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform
Ansible
AWS CDK
Kubernetes
Docker
ElasticSearch

Job description

Software Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ FS Poly

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

The Systems Engineer will develop, build, deploy, manage, and administer cloud software and infrastructure designed to deliver complex software products in a production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Cloud engineering professional with significant experience in developing and deploying repeatable processes, tools, and cloud infrastructure that enable the delivery of software in and on‑demand cadence. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can keep pace with software development.

As a member of the Infrastructure Team, this candidate will assist in the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of systems tailored for rapid data processing on disparate data sets. Activities include but are not limited to:

  • Assess, develop, or enhance system capabilities to meet new or evolving requirements
  • Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair
  • Assist application teams with creation, configuration, integration, and management of Linux systems and platforms
  • Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams, as necessary, to efficiently resolve issues
  • Document and provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools
  • Provide system accreditation support to include security configurations, system scanning, and audits
  • Work across internal and external government organizations to develop, implement, debug, monitor, and support complex data processing capabilities. This requires the use of internal and external enterprise tools for analysis and authorizations
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud software and infrastructure that extend or replace existing capabilities
  • Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a repeatable and reliable manner
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers, and other engineering groups
  • Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements to systems and platforms
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures
  • Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization's capabilities
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
  • Minimum five (5) years of related Systems and Linux Engineering experience
Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience developing and scaling applications written in Java, Python, or other programming languages with Cloud Native technologies
  • Experience deploying code in AWS utilizing solutions such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
  • Experience securing cloud environments and supporting customer accreditation for highly sensitive systems
  • Experience working on large projects involving multiple IC organizations
  • Experience working with multiple large data flows and analyzing data failure conditions
  • Extensive experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, preferably RHEL/CentOS (installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting)
  • Prior experience with one or more scripting tools: Shell, Perl/CGI, Python, Ruby
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to communicate technical information both orally and written
Desired Knowledge/Skills
  • AWS Certification: Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies used with ETL and big data pipelines such as Glue, EMR, HIVE, Spark, S3, SQS, and SNS
  • Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes or EKS
  • Demonstrated experience using the AWS CDK
  • Prior experience with SQL querying of relational database, such as MySQL, and noSQL databases such as Elasticsearch
  • Prior experience setting up Docker clusters using Swarm and or Kubernetes
  • Prior experience with git for Infrastructure code management
  • Demonstrated hands on experience configuring cloud VPCs, subnets, route tables, and gateways
  • Experience working with cloud native technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and/or Serverless cloud technologies
Benefits

Leading Path is an award‑winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work‑life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Technology, Information and Internet

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