Systems Engineer

MANTECH; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Laurel, MD is seeking a Systems Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure for a global mission-focused workforce. You will work with customers, IPTs, and vendors to enable and secure advanced EIT capabilities across data center and compute services.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting Linux/Windows OS, managing OpenStack deployments, writing IaC with Ansible and Puppet, and automating tasks with Python and Bash. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, CS, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or related discipline with 14 years of relevant experience as a Systems Engineer OR 19 years of Systems Engineering experience with no degree.
• IAT II certification (DoD 8140) required on start; acceptable: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP.
• OpenStack experience across multi-region deployments.
• Linux experience including Red Hat 6, 7, 8, 9.
• Experience with Grafana and Naemon for diagnostics.
• Hypervisor VM, Ansible and Puppet experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Linux, Windows, and Red Hat OS environments (6/7/8/9).
• Provide Ubuntu support and oversee cross-platform VM lifecycles.
• Maintain OpenStack deployments across multiple regions.
• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and Puppet.
• Develop end-to-end Python and Bash scripts to automate tasks.
• Manage YUM repositories (GOTS repository management).
• Use Naemon and Grafana for health monitoring and issue triage.

Skills

Linux

Windows

OpenStack

Ansible

Puppet

Python

Bash scripting

Grafana

Naemon

Education

Bachelor’s degree (systems engineering / CS / IS / related)

Tools

Hypervisor VM management

Job description

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-driven, and customer-focused Systems Engineer to join our team in Laurel, MD.
You will play a critical role in supporting the enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global, mission-focused workforce. This position supports the high-visibility Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, responsible for the delivery and security of MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), the foundation for enterprise-wide services. As a Systems Engineer, you will work alongside customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and vendors to support the implementation and compliance of advanced EIT capabilities through Data Center & Compute Services.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Daily troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9 Operating Systems
• Providing Ubuntu support
• Oversee cross-platform virtual machine lifecycles across Linux hypervisor environments (possibly Windows), optimizing resource allocation and compute capacity.
• Maintain and manage various versions of OpenStack across multi-region deployments
• Troubleshoot issues across Agency GOTS OpenStack platforms
• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Puppet
• May include developing end-to-end Python and Bash scripts to automate daily operational tasks, reduce manual toil, and streamline system provisioning workflows
• Manage YUM repos (GOTS repository management)
• Utilize Naemon and Grafana diagnostic tooling to execute systemic performance analysis and proactively address health degraded states.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline with 14 years of relevant experience as a Systems Engineer OR 19 years of Systems Engineering experience with no degree.
• IAT II certification (DoD 8140 required upon start of employment. Acceptable certifications include: CCNA-Security/CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP)
• OpenStack experience
• Linux experience to include Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Experience with Grafana and Naemon
• Hypervisor Virtual Machine, Ansible and Puppet experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MachineShop experience
• Python development language
• Understanding of Return-to-Service (RTS) protocols
• Familiarity with Pagent and Putty
• Bash scripting

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations