System Engineer - Infrastructure Sustainment

GIGATEC Engineering; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Healthcare

401k with vesting

Job summary

GIGATEC Engineering seeks a Systems Engineer to design, administer, and secure mission-critical Linux infrastructure across Capabilities and Operations sites. You will collaborate with customer stakeholders and integration teams to engineer, implement, and sustain a closed-network environment.

The role emphasizes automation, containerization (Docker/Podman/containerd), scripting (Bash/Python) and thorough documentation, offering ownership of complex operational challenges while supporting

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Linux CLI, utilities and admin tools.
• Experience administering Linux-based systems and scripting in Bash/Python.
• Familiar with STE/STN security compliance requirements.
• Familiar with Cisco networking basics and switch configuration.
• Experience with containerization: Docker, Podman, containerd.
• Ability to document configurations, procedures and troubleshooting guides.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, administer, optimize and sustain a secure, closed-network environment across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and system integration teams on engineering efforts.
• Hands-on work with Linux systems, automation, networking and security technologies.

Skills

Linux CLI

Linux administration

Bash and Python scripting

Security compliance policies

Cisco networking basics

Containerization

Technical documentation

Tools

Docker

Podman

containerd

Jira

Confluence

VMware vSphere

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 10% 401k in every paycheck
• 100% Fully Vested!!!

NOTE– Our positions require aTop Secret clearance, as well as having favorablycompleted a polygraph. Applicants must beauthorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.

What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and keeping mission-critical infrastructure running securely and efficiently. In this role, you will collaborate directly with customer stakeholders and system integration teams to engineer, administer, optimize, and sustain a secure, closed-network environment spanning multiple locations across Capabilities and Operations. You will have the opportunity to work hands‑on with Linux systems, automation, containerization, networking, and security technologies while improving system reliability, streamlining operations, and strengthening infrastructure performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, tackling unique operational challenges, and making a meaningful impact on systems that directly support critical missions.

Required Experience

• Proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI), utilities, and system administration tools.
• Experience administering, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Linux-based systems.
  Experience developing Bash and Python automation scripts to simplify system administration, improve operational efficiency, and streamline maintenance activities.
• Working knowledge of the Agency's STE/STN security compliance requirements, including implementing and maintaining systems in accordance with established security policies.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies, including basic switch configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker, Podman, and containerd.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation, including system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Position Desired Skills

• Experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows-based systems.
• Familiarity with NetApp storage solutions, including storage administration and management.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere and vCenter.
• Experience using the Atlassian suite of collaboration and project management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Runs on curiosity, competence, and at least trace amounts of coffee, with room for light-hearted exchanges.