Systems Engineer

dutchridge; Clarksburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC seeks a Systems Engineer to oversee the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and virtualization. You will install and upgrade components, manage virtual servers, and automate data integration tools, including ETL processes and API development.

The role requires Top-Secret clearance, experience with AWS/Azure, and hands-on work with web services, SFTP, and various databases in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining data integration tools and ETL workflows.
• Hands-on with Web Services (SOAP/REST) and encryption certificates.
• Proficient in Python, Java, JavaScript, and C# for data integration tasks.
• Experienced with Windows, Linux, and Unix server environments.
• Knowledge of XML standards (XML, XSLT, XSD) and API development/consumption.
• Cloud exposure to AWS and Azure; familiarity with FedRAMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, and operate computer systems and virtualization.
• Install and upgrade components, manage virtual servers, and automate processes.
• Develop and support data integration tools, ETL workflows, and data pipelines.
• Work with web services, SFTP connections, and secure web servers (HTTPS).
• Create and maintain APIs to enable information sharing across systems.
• Support data integration projects across cloud and on-prem environments.

Skills

ETL processes

Web services (SOAP/REST)

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

XML/XSLT/XSD

SFTP

APIs

cloud AWS/Azure

Windows/Linux/Unix

Apache Tomcat

PostgreSQL/Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant certifications

Tools

Apache Tomcat

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Azure

AWS

Job description

Systems Engineer

Company Overview

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC (DRCG) is an ISO 9001:2015, Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). DRCG provides cleared technical support staff throughout the United States with corporate offices in Ashburn, Virginia. DRCG offers expertise in Systems Integration (SI), Information Technology (IT) solutioning, Program Management, Risk Management, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Requirements Engineering, Workflow Solutioning, and Business Consulting Services. Established in 2016, DRCG is 100% US owned and predominately supports the DoJ, DoW, and DHS. DRCG optimizes client investments by leveraging expertise to better manage the growth and transformation of existing IT environments.

Location

: Onsite in Clarksburg, WV - with remote flexibility

Clearance Required

: Top-Secret

The Systems Engineer will oversee the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization. Will be responsible for installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrating automation processes. Will troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing issues, and assessing their impact. Will develop, maintain, and utilize automated tools to support all components of data integration services, as well as support and maintain web services, and SFTP connections. The Systems Engineer will also develop and use various ETL products and other automated data integration tools, recommending and implementing standardization in the data integration process, developing, maintaining, and upgrading existing data integration projects, including new vendor solutions.

Required skills and knowledge

• Applied experience creating and maintaining data applications and tools that support the data integration process.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and assisting agencies with Web Services Description Languages (WSDLs), Java KeyStore (JKSs), security certificates, and encryption usage.
• Proficiency with web services, including SOAP and RESTful protocols.
• Competence in developing and troubleshooting software tools, applications, and utilities using languages including Python, Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), and JavaScript, as well as demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining computer systems across Windows, Unix, and Linux platforms.
• Applied experience in developing and maintaining software data integration tools, requiring hands-on skill in Java, Python, and C#.
• Hands-on experience in creating and maintaining databases, including PostgreSQL, Linux SQL, SQLite, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and Oracle.
• Configure thin client executable code that utilizes SFTP to send XML files and must demonstrate in installing and configuring Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) web servers, both in the cloud and on premises, to handle static and dynamic web content and manage Java Servlets and JSP, including Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server.
• Competence with transforming languages and schemas, including XML, XSLT, XSD, and DTD, and must demonstrate applied skill in maintaining and troubleshooting various Java applications while creating Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to facilitate information sharing efforts.
• Ability producing data integration applications from various data sources to a specified XML data format, using data standards and validation tools, and demonstrate skill in maintaining and troubleshooting SFTP data connections as part of core responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with cloud architecture, particularly FedRAMP-compliant Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure Cloud, as well as demonstrated familiarity of Law Enforcement data and IEPD specifications, is required.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Active/current Top-Secret clearance
• Relevant certifications