Systems Engineer

Bespoketechnologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoketechnologies in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer with active Poly clearance to design, develop, and maintain secure back-end systems using Python and Neo4J. You will collaborate with a team to optimize Kubernetes deployments on AWS, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior developers, ensuring data integrity, and adhering to strict security protocols in high-security environments.

Qualifications

• Backend software delivery using Python and Neo4J in secure environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes on AWS and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Knowledge of monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Familiarity with graph algorithms and data structures.
• Proficiency in Java or C++ is a plus.
• Strong collaboration, mentoring, and security/compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support as a member of a team performing risk analysis for enterprise systems, networks, devices, and apps.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure back-end systems with Python and Neo4J.
• Develop and maintain Neo4J databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Write efficient Python code and follow coding standards; participate in code reviews.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS ensuring high availability and security.
• Work in high-security environments with strict security protocols.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and monitor systems with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.

Skills

Python

Neo4J

Kubernetes on AWS

Graph algorithms

Java/C++

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring/Logging tools

Mentorship

Security/compliance

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

BT-479 – Systems Engineer

Location: Chantilly Please do NOT apply if you do not have an active Poly clearance. Those without a Poly will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support as a member of a team specializing in technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices, and applications.
• across a myriad of Sponsor’s initiatives.
• Mandatory Skills Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available back-end systems using Python and Neo4J.
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and prioritize project requirements.
• Develop and maintain Neo4J databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Write efficient and scalable Python code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers.
• Experience with Cl/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab Cl/CD).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Optimize Kubernetes deployments for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Work in high-security environments, adhering to strict security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Implement security best practices and ensure the integrity of sensitive data.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, working closely with the development team and other stakeholders.

Optional Skills

• AWS Certified Developer -Associate or Professional.
• Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD).