Systems Engineer

Avalore.ai; Chantilly (VA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability

Training & Development

Descrizione del lavoro

Avalore is seeking a systems engineer to support a team focused on technical risk analysis across enterprise systems, networks, devices, and applications within government initiatives. The role requires active clearance and hands-on experience with Python, Neo4J, Kubernetes on AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.

The candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems, mentor junior developers, and ensure security best practices in high-security environments. Travel is up to 10%.

Competenze

• Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure 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 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 CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with Java or C++.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS for high availability, scalability, and security.
• Optimize Kubernetes deployments for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Work in high-security environments with strict security protocols and compliance.
• Implement security best practices and ensure data integrity.
• Develop and execute testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards.

Mansioni

• Support a team specializing in risk analysis across enterprise systems, networks, devices, and applications.
• Develop, test, and deploy backend services with Python and Neo4J.
• Maintain Neo4J databases ensuring scalability and data integrity.
• Guide and mentor junior developers and review code for quality.
• Collaborate to define requirements and prioritize project tasks.
• Configure and monitor CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS; optimize deployments for cost and reliability.
• Ensure security compliance and protect sensitive data in high-security environments.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve them.

Conoscenze

Python

Neo4J

Backend development

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Graph algorithms

Java

C++

Security best practices

Testing strategies

Code reviews

Troubleshooting

Strumenti

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Docker

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Requirements

• 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, phone and 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 employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.

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 - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Benefits

• 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