System Engineer, Senior (TS/SCI)

Praescient Analytics; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing system performance and security. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborating with talented teams dedicated to public safety and government support. With a strong emphasis on career growth and a culture that values your contributions, you will be part of an innovative environment that celebrates achievements. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) with company matching

26 days of paid time off

$5K annual training allowance

$500 book allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Veterinary Pet Insurance

Corporate Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system engineering or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong skills in managing systems on-prem and in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues for optimal performance.
• Provide after-hours support and ensure system security compliance.

Skills

Linux command line

System monitoring

Troubleshooting

AWS management

Performance improvement

Security+CE certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Splunk Dashboards

Docker

Kubernetes

ElasticSearch/OpenSearch

NiFi

HA Proxy

Job description

Praescient Analytics is seeking a System Engineer to join our diverse team at our Herndon, VA, office. Candidate responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitor system health, troubleshoot system problems, maintain storage systems. Provide after-hours on-call/call-in support on a rotational basis, ensure system security requirements are satisfied, create/maintain system scripts, patch/upgrade system, and administer user accounts. This position is on-site and a TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Experience with managing systems both on-prem and in AWS.
• Experience managing and monitoring large clusters (>400 nodes) and applications both containerized and non-containerized.
• Experience in the planning, design, development, implementation and technical support of multi-platform, multi-system networks, including those composed of Linux-based hardware platforms, to encompass diagnosing performance shortcomings and designing and implementing performance improvements.
• Strong Linux command line skills.
• Must have a Security+CE certification (must obtain before starting).
• TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required (No Exceptions).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical experience and knowledge of distributed storage networks, routing and application messaging frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical needs and requirements, query syntax, data flows, and traffic manipulation.
• Experience with Splunk Dashboards.
• Experience with NiFi, HA Proxy, Docker, Kubernetes, and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation processes.

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare coverage for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles) and competitive rates for your family.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Travel & performance incentives.
• 26 days of paid time off.
• $5K annual training allowance.
• $500 book allowance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Veterinary Pet Insurance.
• Various Corporate Discount Programs.

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to [e-mail] and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.