System Engineer - Infrastructure Sustainment

GIGATEC Engineering; Maryland; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid healthcare

401k match 10%

Fully vested 401k

Résumé du poste

GIGATEC Engineering in the United States is seeking a Systems Engineer with Top Secret clearance to join our capabilities and operations teams in Maryland. You will design, administer, and secure a closed-network environment spanning multiple locations, working hands-on with Linux, automation, containerization, networking, and security.

You will collaborate with customer stakeholders and technical teams to sustain mission-critical systems, develop automation scripts, and produce clear

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Linux CLI, admin tools, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Bash and Python automation scripting for system administration.
• Familiarity with STE/STN security policies and compliant implementations.
• Knowledge of Cisco networking basics (switch/configuration).
• Experience with Docker, Podman, containerd for containerization.
• Ability to document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides clearly.

Responsabilités

• Engineer, administer, and optimize a secure closed-network environment across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and technical teams to support mission-critical systems.

Connaissances

Linux CLI

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Security compliance

Cisco networking

Containerization

Technical documentation

Outils

Docker

Podman

containerd

VMware vSphere/vCenter

Jira

Confluence

NetApp storage

Description du poste

NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as having favorably completed 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 and motivated 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 technical 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.

Perks and Benefits

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

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.