Systems Engineer

Talentify; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and sustain complex systems for national defense and intelligence missions. You will work across networking, cloud, and security domains to support the full system lifecycle.

You will analyze architectures, perform system verification, and collaborate with software, network, and security teams to ensure interoperability, security, and mission success.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux servers in enterprise environments.
• Proficient in virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V/KVM).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and networking fundamentals.
• Ability to script in Python/Bash/PowerShell and automate tasks.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance (NIST RMF, DoD STIGs).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain complex systems.
• Conduct system architecture analysis, modeling, and trade studies.
• Support requirements gathering, decomposition, and traceability.
• Perform system integration, testing, verification, and validation.

Skills

Linux servers

Virtualization

Cloud platforms

Networking

Scripting

Security/compliance knowledge

CI/CD/DevOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

Splunk

SolarWinds

Nagios

Zabbix

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

SaltStack

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our innovative team. Our Systems Engineers are key contributors to the design, integration, and maintenance of complex systems supporting critical national defense and intelligence missions. We are looking for individuals with strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to drive the success of system development lifecycles from concept to deployment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working across multiple domains such as networking, cloud, security, and systems architecture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, integrates, and maintains complex systems, ensuring they meet both technical requirements and customer needs.
• Conducts system architecture analysis, modeling, and trade studies to determine optimal solutions.
• Supports requirements gathering, decomposition, and traceability throughout the system lifecycle.
• Performs systems integration, testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Collaborates closely with software engineers, network engineers, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure system interoperability and compliance.
• Troubleshoots and resolves system-level issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develops and maintains system documentation, including design documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and operational procedures.
• Provides input to risk assessments, mitigations, and contingency plans.
• Supports deployment and sustainment activities, including patch management, upgrades, and system monitoring.
• Ensures systems meet cybersecurity and compliance standards, collaborating with ISSOs and ISSEs as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with operating systems including Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server, Unix, and macOS.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of networking protocols and hardware including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Experience with system monitoring and management tools such as Splunk, SolarWinds, Nagios, and Zabbix.
• Experience with configuration management tools including Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and SaltStack.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with system design methodologies and documentation including use case diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and system block diagrams.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, RMF, DoD STIGs, and FedRAMP.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integration with cloud and on-premises environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security Certifications such as CISSP and Security+.
• Technical Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• None specified.

Required Certifications

• CISSP
• Security+
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• VMware VCP
• Cisco CCNA
• Cisco CCNP

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph