Systems Engineer III - DevOps & Application Sustainment with Security Clearance

Integral Federal, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance (Short/Long Term)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Bonuses & Awards

Job summary

Integral Federal, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Systems Engineer III to operate, maintain, and enhance biometric applications and AWS GovCloud environments.

You will build and sustain CI/CD pipelines, automate with scripts, troubleshoot complex issues, and support releases that sustain mission-critical government capabilities. The role requires seven years in systems engineering, AWS GovCloud experience, and a valid secret clearance, with a focus on integration testing, and applying DevOps practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Seven+ years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• AWS GovCloud experience.
• Experience with software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts.
• Understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL and DoW EBTS specifications.
• Familiarity with biometric systems and system-of-systems engineering.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD.
• Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting deployment and sustainment of biometric applications.
• Maintain and enhance Jenkins, Git/GitLab, automation pipelines, deployment processes, and associated tools.
• Troubleshoot application, platform, interface, configuration, and production issues.
• Analyze logs, metrics, alerts, and system dependencies to determine root cause.
• Develop scripts/automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, JSON/YAML.
• Perform limited development and code changes to correct defects and sustain functionality.
• Implement patches, upgrades, maintenance releases, and configuration changes.
• Develop and execute system/regression testing for releases and infra changes.
• Support COTS/GOTS integration and interoperability.
• Support AWS platform administration and cybersecurity remediation.
• Maintain release documentation and baseline artifacts.
• Participate in release planning and technical reviews.
• Cross-train with cloud/platform and network engineers.

Skills

CI/CD

DevOps

AWS GovCloud

Biometric systems

System engineering

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

Python

PowerShell

Git/GitLab

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jenkins

Git/GitLab

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Terraform/Ansible

Grafana

Job description

Overview The Systems Engineer III – DevOps & Application Sustainment supports the operation, maintenance, integration, and continual enhancement of Army biometric applications and supporting AWS GovCloud environments. The engineer focuses on DevOps automation, CI/CD, application/platform troubleshooting, releases, integration, testing, defect correction, and limited software enhancements required to sustain mission capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting deployment and sustainment of biometric applications.
• Maintain and enhance Jenkins, Git/GitLab, automation pipelines, deployment processes, and associated engineering tools.
• Troubleshoot application, platform, interface, configuration, and production issues.
• Analyze logs, metrics, alerts, application behavior, and system dependencies to determine root cause.
• Develop scripts and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, JSON/YAML, or similar technologies.
• Perform limited application development and code changes necessary to correct defects, implement approved enhancements, maintain interfaces, and sustain system functionality.
• Implement approved application patches, upgrades, maintenance releases, and configuration changes.
• Develop and execute system/regression testing associated with releases, patches, infrastructure changes, and defect correction.
• Support COTS/GOTS application integration and interoperability.
• Support AWS platform administration and technical cybersecurity remediation as required.
• Maintain release documentation, test evidence, configuration records, and technical baseline artifacts.
• Participate in CCB/TRB activities, release planning, and technical reviews.
• Cross-train with cloud/platform and network engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in systems engineering
• AWS GovCloud experience.
• Experience with software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts. Understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL and DoW Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS).
• Familiarity with biometric systems. Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering and integration directorate processes.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Secret security clearance.

Preferred

• Jenkins and CI/CD.
• Git/GitLab.
• Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar scripting.
• AWS/AWS GovCloud.
• Terraform/Ansible.
• Application troubleshooting.
• Linux and Windows.
• REST/API or application-interface troubleshooting.
• Regression/system testing.
• Experience making targeted application bug fixes and enhancements rather than primarily performing greenfield development.
• Grafana or comparable monitoring/metrics tools.

Salary

Salary range: $118,000 - $133,000 The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure. Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal! Our package also includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Earned Bonuses & Awards
• Professional Training Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability