Systems Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401(k) Plan with match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking a systems engineer to join a team focused on technical risk analysis across enterprise systems, networks, devices, and applications for Government initiatives. The role requires an active security clearance with polygraph and robust back-end experience in Python and Neo4J.

You will deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS, optimize deployments for security and cost, and collaborate with developers to deliver reliable software solutions.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance with polygraph is required.
• Backend development with Python and graph databases (Neo4J) experience.
• Hands-on Kubernetes on AWS and scalable deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end systems using Python and Neo4J.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and prioritize requirements.
• Develop and maintain Neo4J databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and monitoring stacks.
• Triage issues, perform debugging, and enforce coding standards.
• Contribute to testing strategies and security best practices.

Skills

Security Clearance

Python

Neo4J

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Java

C++

Job description

Avalore is seeking a systems engineer to 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 Government’s initiatives.

• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

• Experience with the following:

  • 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.

Desired:

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

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.