System Engineer II at Kwaan Bear IT Solutions Gordon, GA

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Job summary

Kwaan Bear IT Solutions (KBITS) is seeking a System Engineer II to join our team at Fort Gordon, GA. This role requires expertise in Linux systems administration, cybersecurity operations, and infrastructure automation. Candidates must have 6+ years of relevant experience and an active Top Secret clearance.

The position involves managing advanced cyber defense systems, implementing automation, and supporting national security objectives. Join KBITS, where your contributions directly impact mission success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and systems engineering.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Security+ (IAT Level II) certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain advanced Linux-based cyber defense systems.
• Automate operations and maintenance using Ansible and REST APIs.
• Manage multi-node cluster deployments and PostgreSQL databases.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Cybersecurity operations

Infrastructure automation

Ansible

Python

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Elastic Stack

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Position

System Engineer II

Location and Clearance

Location: Fort Gordon, GA

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret

Certification Required: Security+ (IAT Level II) – Must be active at start

About KBITS

Kwaan Bear IT Solutions (KBITS) delivers innovative, mission-focused technology solutions supporting cyber defense operations. We specialize in cybersecurity, advanced automation, and systems engineering to enable and protect national cyber capabilities. At KBITS, your work directly contributes to mission success while supporting your professional growth.

Role Overview

KBITS is seeking a System Engineer II to join our high‑impact team at Fort Gordon, GA. This role requires hands‑on experience in Linux systems administration, cybersecurity operations, and infrastructure automation within mission‑critical environments. As a System Engineer II, you will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing secure operating systems and cyber defense technologies. You will automate workflows and enhance system resilience in support of national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain advanced Linux‑based cyber defense systems
• Design and implement secure infrastructure with backup and recovery capabilities
• Automate operations and maintenance using Ansible, REST APIs, and scripting
• Build and configure hardened hardware and software solutions
• Integrate and maintain cybersecurity tools (Elastic, SIEM, identity management)
• Manage multi‑node cluster deployments and PostgreSQL databases
• Implement CI/CD workflows (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
• Use Git, Nexus, or Artifactory for version control and deployment
• Apply network security, IAM, and system hardening best practices
• Automate using Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell
• Support cloud‑based virtual environments with standardized builds
• Define and enforce role‑based access controls and secure workflows

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and systems engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years supporting cyber defense and secure systems administration
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Security+ (IAT Level II) certification at time of hire

Preferred Technical Stack

• Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware
• Automation: Ansible, Python, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD tools
• Security Tools: Elastic Stack, Active Directory/SSO, PostgreSQL
• Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, OpenShift, VMware

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Specialist in Security or Virtualization
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kwaan Bear IT Solutions, LLC (KBITS), is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any Kind. KBITS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KBITS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KBITS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.