System Engineer 4

Wyetechllc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 20%

PTO 200 hrs

Medical plan options

Vision & Dental

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Hospital indemnity & critical illness

Identity theft protection

Legal protection services

Referral bonus up to $10k

Contract mobility

Team events

Branded clothing allowance

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support a high-visibility malware analysis modernization program for federal customers. The role requires engineering excellence, security clearance, and experience across Linux, virtualization, storage, and networking.

Work spans Agile, DevOps, and test-driven development practices. The candidate will collaborate with government stakeholders, ensure system integrity, and drive lifecycle activities from concept to retirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus 10 years of systems engineering experience.
• HS diploma plus 14 years of systems engineering experience.
• Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus 8 years of systems engineering experience.
• PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus 8 years of systems engineering experience.
• Linux system administration
• Ansible
• Extensive experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues
• VMware
• Kubernetes
• Storage (Purestorage)
• Mongo Administration
• Architecting and deploying network solutions with Cisco products
• Diagnosing and resolving complex connectivity issues, outages, and network bottlenecks
• Performing Cisco upgrades, applying patches, and optimizing network efficiency

Responsibilities

• Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with ISO/IEC 15288 process areas.
• Oversees Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal.
• Manages Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement.
• Directs Enterprise Process Area tasks: Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, HR Management, and Quality Management.
• Handles Acquisition and Supply within the Agreement Process Area.

Skills

Linux system administration

Ansible

Troubleshooting infrastructure issues

Cisco networking

VMware

Kubernetes

Storage administration (Purestorage)

MongoDB administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

High School Diploma or GED +14 years experience

Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline

PhD in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

VMware

Kubernetes

Purestorage

MongoDB

Cisco networking

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award‑winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real‑world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world‑class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

We are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator (in an SE4 LCAT) to support a high priority and highly visible malware analysis modernization program. The role supports a large software development program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. The program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with efforts to develop and deliver modernized cyber analysis, orchestration, and data enrichment products. The team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and test‑driven development practices.

Responsibilities

Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288.

• Technical Process Area – Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal
• Project Process Area – Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement
• Enterprise (Organizational Project‑Enabling) Process Area – Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management
• Agreement Process Area – Acquisition and Supply

This position requires PRIVAC. Candidate must have a current (within 7 years) poly and/or currently possess the minimum level of PRIVAC required for this role (NSYS).

This position is eligible for a $5k bonus! (Includes 20% SEP IRA contribution)

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Security Clearance – TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
• A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience (any process area).
• A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.
• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.
• Linux system administration
• Ansible
• Extensive experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues
• VMware
• Kubernetes
• Storage (Purestorage)
• Mongo Administration
• Architecting and deploying network solutions with Cisco products
• Diagnosing and resolving complex connectivity issues, outages, and network bottlenecks
• Performing Cisco upgrades, applying patches, and optimizing network efficiency

Benefits

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one.
• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech‑supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team‑building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Equal Opportunity

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844‑WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.