System Engineer Level 4

MissionEdge Technologies; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Personal Development

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

MissionEdge Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the full lifecycle of enterprise infrastructure across mission-critical environments, including design, development, integration, modernization, operations, and sustainment.

The role will leverage Python development, containerization technologies, and Docker to automate processes, deploy scalable solutions, and improve system reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, Information Systems, or related field with 10+ years of systems/software engineering experience; master’s may count toward experience.
• Maintain Python-based automation tools and Docker containerized services.
• Support containerized solutions across Linux-based enterprise environments.
• Automate deployment, configuration, monitoring, and operations to improve reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support full lifecycle of enterprise infrastructure solutions across mission-critical environments.
• Leverage Python development and containerization to automate processes and deploy scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and deliver quality engineering products.
• Analyze system performance and recommend modernization and scalability improvements.

Skills

Python

Automation

DevSecOps

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/IT or related

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Git/GitLab

Jenkins

Ansible

REST APIs

Python GUI frameworks

Dashboards

Data visualization

BOM integration

Configuration management

Job description

The compensation for this role will be competitive and is aligned with industry standards, taking into consideration factors such as experience, education, and geographic location. The base salary range for this position is: $150,400 to $188,900 (USD), exclusive of any discretionary bonuses and benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MissionEdge is seeking a Systems Engineer who will support the full lifecycle of enterprise infrastructure solutions across mission-critical environments, including design, development, integration, modernization, operations, and sustainment. This position will leverage Python development, containerization technologies, and Docker to automate processes, deploy scalable solutions, and improve system reliability and operational efficiency. The engineer will collaborate with Government stakeholders and technical teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver secure, high-quality solutions aligned with mission objectives.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees willbe requiredtoaccess;U.S. Citizenship isrequired.
• Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of ten (10) years of systems and/or software engineering experience. Candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered with an additional four (4) years of relevant experience; a master's degree may count toward experience requirements.
• Maintain Python-based automation tools, scripts, and engineering solutions supporting enterprise and mission systems.
• Maintain containerized applications and services using Docker and related container technologies.
• Support the integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and sustainment of containerized solutions across Linux-based enterprise environments.
• Automate system deployment, configuration, monitoring, and operational processes to improve infrastructure reliability and efficiency.
• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, deployment, operations, and maintenance.
• Analyze system performance and technical issues and recommend solutions for modernization, scalability, reliability, and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues, document solutions, and deliver quality engineering products.

Desired/Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Kubernetes, or other container orchestration platforms.
• Experience developing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, or similar DevSecOps and automation tools.
• Experience with REST APIs, Python-based GUI frameworks, dashboards, or data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) integration, configuration management, and software/container dependency management.

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are normally set from Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, however some extended or weekend hours may be required. Additional details on the precise hours will be informed to the candidate from the Program Manager/Hiring Manager.
• Employees are required to notify management in advance of any plans to relocate out of state to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.
• Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will be required as a condition of hire.

MissionEdge Technologies offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities. At MissionEdge Technologies, we believe that investing in our employees’ health is essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce. We are committed to providing the resources and support necessary for our employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

This employer participates in employment verification and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

MissionEdge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.