Systems Engineer: Cloud, Security & Networking

RPMGlobal; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, integration, and sustainment of complex systems for critical national defense missions.

Ideal candidates will work across networking, cloud, security, and systems architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure lifecycle success from concept to deployment. Clearance requirements apply and responsibilities span full system lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server, Unix, and macOS.
• Experience with virtualization platforms 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.

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.

Skills

Linux administration

Virtualization

Cloud platforms

Networking

Monitoring tools

Configuration management

Scripting

System diagrams

Security frameworks

Backup & DR

Collaboration tools

DevOps & CI/CD

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

Job description

Base-2 Solutions seeks a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design, integration, and sustainment of complex systems for critical national defense missions.

Ideal candidates will work across networking, cloud, security, and systems architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure lifecycle success from concept to deployment. Clearance requirements apply and responsibilities span full system lifecycles.