System Engineer 2-BP-146

Onyx Point, Inc.; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee referral programs

Technology allowance

Job summary

Onyx Point, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and full-scope polygraph to support multi-region OpenStack environments. The role requires U.S.

citizenship and handles Linux administration, IaC with Ansible/Puppet, and automation using Python/Bash. Remote work options are available and compensation reflects extensive federal-sector experience. Experience with OpenStack, Grafana/Naemon, and hypervisor VM management is essential; a Bachelor's degree in a

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum of 14 years' SE experience in programs of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering/technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Daily troubleshooting of Linux and Windows OS, including Red Hat 6–9.

Skills

Linux administration

OpenStack

Python development

Bash scripting

Ansible

Puppet

Grafana

Naemon

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/CS/IS/Engineering Science or related field

Tools

OpenStack

Hypervisor

Virtual Machine

Job description

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

Daily troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9 Operating Systems

• Providing Ubuntu support
• Oversee cross-platform virtual machine lifecycles across Linux hypervisor environments (possibly Windows), optimizing resource allocation and compute capacity.
• Maintain and manage various versions of OpenStack across multi-region deployments
• Troubleshoot issues across Agency GOTS OpenStack platforms
• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Puppet
• May include developing end-to-end Python and Bash scripts to automate daily operational tasks, reduce manual toil, and streamline system provisioning workflows
• Manage YUM repos (GOTS repository management)
• Utilize Naemon and Grafana diagnostic tooling to execute systemic performance analysis and proactively address health degraded states.

Technology:

• OpenStack experience
• Linux experience to include: Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Experience with Grafana and Naemon
• Virtual Machine – Hypervisor
• Ansible and Puppet

Preferred Qualifications:

• MachineShop experience
• Hypervisor virtual machine experience
• Python development language
• Understanding of Return-to-Service (RTS) protocols
• Familiarity with Pagent and Putty
• Python development language
• Bash scripting

IAT II

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Shall have a minimum of Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related professional engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is required

Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more
• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee referral programs
• Bonus opportunities
• Technology allowance
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture