System Engineer

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits & 401K

Education program

Paid time off / 11 holidays

Flexible work options

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Linux/UNIX Systems Engineer to join a mission-focused team on a newly awarded contract in Maryland. You will maintain and upgrade front-end operations systems, perform remote maintenance, and provide lifecycle support across multiple sites while coordinating with partner entities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7 years of systems engineering experience, and a TS/SCI clearance. Occasional travel to site locations is possible.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of SE experience in similar scope.
• TS/SCI security clearance is required for Maryland-based work.
• MD-based, defense/IC focused projects demand strong Linux/UNIX skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade customer front-end operations systems.
• Perform remote maintenance, refresh, and life-cycle support for multiple sites.
• Interact daily with partner entities to manage requirements and validate system components.
• Provide systems administration, troubleshooting, software loading, and network configuration.
• Travel to sites as needed.

Skills

Linux operating system

UNIX

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Tools

Apache NiFi

GOTS products

Job description

Synergy ECP, a platform company with Falfurrias Capital Partners, has a talented, dedicated staff to provide a broad range of services to the defense and intelligence industries. Our capabilities are focused on software engineering, cybersecurity, system engineering and IT services. Providing these services, Synergy ECP, has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple US government agencies and US military services. Synergy ECP possesses pertinent and highly valued credentials, specialized certifications, and clearance levels to secure our clients’ computer networks and information at a time when a premium is placed on cyber security. In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to its name – making sure excellence is displayed by its Employees, to its Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). We simply can’t have one without the other. It’s what sets us apart – enabling us to be an autonomous agile business that delivers huge results to meet the ever-evolving demands of our customers.

Synergy is looking for a LINUX/UNIX Sytems Engineer to join us on a newly awarded contract! As a member of a mission-focused team, you will maintain and upgrade the customers operations front-end systems, ensuring they are functioning efficiently and producing expected output data. In this role you will perform functions as Site Engineer to perform remote maintenance, refresh efforts, and life cycle support for multiple sites.

Potential for travel as-is-needed for each site.

You will also interact daily with partner entities, managing requirements and validating functionality of system components. You will provide support in the areas of systems administration, troubleshooting, loading of software packages and network configuration.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree. REQUIRES a TS/SCI FSP level clearance with the Maryland customer.

Required Capabilities

• Demonstrated experience using the Linux operating system, to include use of the command-line.
• LINUX or UNIX and/or Network administration/maintenance experience.
• Experience with modern telecommunication technologies.
• Basic troubleshooting experience.

Desired Capabilities

• Front-end collection systems DNR/DNI collection and dataflow,
• Experience with related GOTS products,
• FEP configuration
• Scripting experience (Bash, Shell and/or Python)
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi
• Basic knowledge of network protocols

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation so everyone can share in the growth of the company as we build its success together!
• Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit.
• Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
• Great Corporate Facilities: Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms.

Synergy ECP was established in 2007 and its management team has over 30+ years of Department of Defense and Intelligence Community experience. Our leadership team and strong, determined staff are ready to embrace new challenges and continue as a driving force in our field.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.