Systems Engineers SME – TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a SME Systems Engineer to build, operate, and guide integration across hosting environments for NCIS Mission Applications. The role emphasizes Linux/Windows administration, CI/CD with Jenkins and Ansible, and container orchestration in hybrid and FedRAMP‑secure clouds, with Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

You'll work onsite 1–2 times per week at Quantico, VA, with hybrid remote flexibility, collaborating with Mission Application developers, cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, security controls, and automated compliance.
• Ability to work across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments with FedRAMP and secure clouds.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows OS for reliability and security.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, and similar tools.
• Configure and optimize containerized apps across AWS Fargate, Azure, SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2, or equivalents.
• Implement service mesh and discovery with Consul, ZooKeeper, AWS Cloud Map, or similar.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Terraform/OpenTofu

Kubernetes/SUSE Rancher

Job description

System Engineering CareersHybrid Remote , Quantico,Virginia

Xcelerate Solutions is currently seeking a SME Systems Engineer for this effort will be responsible for building, maintaining, and providing guidance for integration with hosting environment for NCIS Mission Applications.

Location:

Quantico, VA. Hybrid remote schedule. Must be local and able to meet onsite 1-2 times per week or as required.

Clearance:

TS/SCI

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows operating systems to ensure optimal performance, security, reliability, and availability across enterprise environments.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and similar automation technologies.
• Configure, deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications and orchestration platforms, including AWS Fargate, Azure Containers, SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2, or equivalent technologies.
• Implement and maintain service mesh and service discovery solutions using HashiCorp Consul, Apache ZooKeeper, AWS Cloud Map, or similar technologies to support application connectivity and scalability.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, OpenTofu, or comparable tools to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment.
• Integrate DevSecOps principles, security controls, and automated compliance checks throughout the software development and deployment lifecycle.
• Manage application and infrastructure deployments across on-premises, commercial cloud, government cloud, and hybrid environments, including FedRAMP-authorized and other secure cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with Mission Application developers, engineering teams, and cybersecurity personnel to design scalable, secure, and compliant application architectures.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams on solution architecture, deployment strategies, infrastructure requirements, and compliance with organizational policies and federal security regulations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues, and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Support system security accreditation and compliance activities by implementing required security controls, maintaining technical documentation, and addressing identified vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, standard operating procedures, system configurations, and technical documentation to support consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure automation, deployment processes, system resiliency, and overall DevSecOps maturity.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams to support mission-critical applications and ensure infrastructure solutions align with operational and security requirements.
• High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI
• Linux and Windows systems administration
• Container Orchestration configuration, management, and operation (Fargate, Azure Containers, SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2, or similar)
• Service Mesh and Discovery configuration and operation (HashiCorp Consul, Apache Zookeeper, AWS Cloud Map, or similar)
• Infrastructure-as-Code utilities (such as Terraform/OpenTofu or similar)
• DevSecOps familiarity and/or accreditation.
• Must be comfortable managing deployments in on-premises, commercial, and hybrid clouds (including FEDRAMP and other secure cloud environments) and providing guidance to Mission Application developers on structuring solution architecture for compliance with policies, regulations, and implementation specifics.

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the top DC Metro employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Disclaimer

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