Systems Engineer

Rgi; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & dental

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Vacation time

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Beverages and snacks

Weekly catered lunches

Job summary

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is seeking a senior Cloud/Databricks engineer to administer Databricks environments and AWS infrastructure for DoD/IC projects in the Maryland area. The role collaborates with data scientists, developers, and mission analysts to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a 6+ year track record, Security+ readiness, and hands-on experience with Terraform/CloudFormation, Python data tools, and containerization. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience administering Databricks in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, networking).

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Databricks environments, including workspace config, user roles, clusters, and issue resolution.
• Maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, Lambda) for secure, scalable operations.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and mission analysts to translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Implement and manage IaC with CloudFormation and Terraform for consistent deployments.
• Contribute to Agile processes: sprint planning, standups, retrospectives.
• Assist with system integration, security hardening, and operational readiness to meet mission objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation aligned with customer standards.

Skills

Databricks administration

AWS cloud services

Python data tooling

SQL optimization

Jira & Confluence

Security+ readiness

Agile/Scrum

Containerization (Docker)

CI/CD pipelines

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients. We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating software development with geospatial intelligence. Our projects range from data collection to advanced deep learning, leveraging tools like Python, Java, and ArcGIS.

We don't just fill roles; we build teams of high performers and leaders who make an immediate impact. At our core, we're driven by innovation and powered by people who work at the intersection of passion and performance. Here, you'll collaborate with bold thinkers, leverage cutting‑edge technology, and tackle meaningful challenges from day one.

If you're the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team.

Clearance & Citizenship
Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph.
US Citizenship required.

*This job posting is for a potential upcoming opening, and we encourage interested candidates to apply for future consideration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Databricks environments, overseeing workspace configuration, user roles, cluster optimization, and issue resolution.
• Support and maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, Lambda) to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable operations.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and mission analysts to translate technical requirements into effective engineering solutions.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) using CloudFormation and Terraform for consistent, automated deployments.
• Contribute to Agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
• Assist with system integration, security hardening, and operational readiness to meet compliance and mission objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation aligned with customer standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years experience.
• Proven, hands‑on experience administering and supporting Databricks in enterprise or mission‑critical environments.
• Skilled in managing AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, and networking components.
• Experienced in developing and testing automation scripts to streamline cloud and data operations.
• Strong ability to create and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, and configuration records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data transformation, analysis, and visualization.
• Experienced in building PowerPoint presentations, integrating visuals, graphs, and analytical insights.
• Familiar with classified cloud environment standards and compliance best practices.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain Security+ CE (or equivalent) within six months for privileged user access.
• Background in Agile/Scrum environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, high attention to detail, and capable of working independently or within collaborative, fast‑paced teams.
• Experience supporting DoD or IC customers and familiarity with IC customer mission systems and data handling standards.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS) and experience with Python (Pandas, Boto3, PySpark, MLOps), Java or Scala.
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional) or related certification such as AWS DevOps Engineer.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and experience with Databricks, Jupyter Notebook, Microsoft Power Query, Power Pivot.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including advanced performance tuning, query plan analysis, and indexing strategies.
• Experience transforming data and performing join/merge operations on key fields.
• Knowledge of client–server, microservices, and MVC software architectures.
• Multi‑cloud exposure to AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, and Oracle.
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Docker.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with matching
• Escalating vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development training
• Free beverages and snacks
• Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays

EEO Statement

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.