Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a talented Systems Engineer (Senior) for a remote position. The candidate will develop solutions to technical problems and maintain large-scale production systems. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience, strong proficiency in AWS and Linux/Unix, and a Master's degree in a related field. Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Experience managing large-scale production systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to technical problems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all hardware.
• Communicate with users about system issues.

Skills

AWS

Azure Cloud S3

Linux/Unix

Windows operating systems

Python

Ansible

SQL

Git

Cloud monitoring tools

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DynaTrace

AWS CodeBuild

CloudFormation

Job description

Overview

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Systems Engineer (Senior).

Location: Remote
Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Detect, isolate, document, rapidly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the scientific workstations, including the collection of diagnostic data, restoring system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for a recovery of a system
• Accurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools
• Work directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activities
• Respond to user calls regarding hardware/software problems, correcting or ensuring that problems are escalated when required
• Communicate with users and senior management the status of key problem statuses
• Perform hands-on repair of equipment and maintenance/installation of computing infrastructure
• Maintain and troubleshoot all hardware associated with end-user computing, including printers, workstations, router switches, etc.
• Implement continuous improvement methodology through the use of Information Technology (IT) systems or procedures
• Maintain inventory of system assets
• Ensure compliance with VA standards and security policies
• Provide documentation, training, and additional duties as assigned
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance and reliability

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with AWS and/or Azure Cloud S3, Step Functions, Batch Jobs, and Cloud Watch
• A proven track record of managing and maintaining large-scale production systems
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems
• Experience with system administration tasks including user management, permissions, and system monitoring
• Proficiency in scripting such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and configuration management
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack
• Knowledge of cloud- technologies and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation
• Experience working with monitoring tools like DynaTrace, ScienceLogic, and CloudWatch
• An understanding of network protocols, firewall configurations, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) setup
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Knowledge of security best practices for production systems
• Experience implementing security measures, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Working knowledge of database systems such as Amazon Web Services Relational Database Service (AWS RDS) SQL Server and Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)/RDS
• Experience with database performance tuning and backup/recovery processes
• Experience with continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Professional Certifications

None required

Years of Professional Experience 10+ years of experience
Three (3) or more years’ experience with Structured Query (SQL) query and monitoring
Three (3) or more years’ experience in systems engineering or a related field, particularly in production environments

Desired experience

Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims

• X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)

Advanced certifications

Advanced certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Formal Education

Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements

Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

Notes

1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
3. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, NJ, IL, OR or NY will not be considered.
4. This can be either a 1099 or W2 position.