Systems Engineer Job Ashburn area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Residency

All applicants must currently reside in the United States

Overview

Big Bear.ai is seeking a Systems Engineer to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role supports the engineering, integration, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-critical traveler processing, immigration management, and vetting systems used at and between U.S. Ports of Entry.

The Systems Engineer will work within a highly dynamic, 24x7 mission environment and contribute to the design, implementation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of cloud-based systems and infrastructure.

What you will do

Design, implement, integrate, and maintain complex IT systems and infrastructure
Develop and implement technical solutions supporting mission-critical applications and services
Design and manage cloud infrastructure within AWS Gov Cloud and/or AWS C2S environments
Develop and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
Implement infrastructure-as-code and configuration automation using Terraform and Ansible
Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or Git Lab
Apply Dev Sec Ops practices across system development, integration, testing, and deployment activities
Perform system integration, functional testing, performance testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
Analyze complex system and infrastructure issues and develop sustainable technical solutions
Support Linux/Unix environments, including system configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
Evaluate system performance, reliability, scalability, and availability
Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, technical procedures, and configuration documentation
Collaborate with software development, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and program teams to resolve technical issues and integrate solutions
Ensure engineering activities align with applicable security, technical, and industry standards
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Participate in technical planning, design reviews, implementation planning, and operational support
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, automation, and system reliability
Perform other related engineering duties as assigned

What you need to have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience
Strong experience with Linux/Unix environments
Experience designing, deploying, or maintaining systems in AWS, preferably AWS Gov Cloud and/or C2S
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation using Terraform and Ansible
Experience developing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab, or similar tools
Experience applying Dev Sec Ops practices within enterprise or mission-critical environments
Demonstrated experience with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to obtain and maintain the required government clearance/background investigation

What we'd like you to have

Experience supporting federal government, DHS, CBP, or other mission-critical environments
Experience operating systems in 24x7 production environments
Experience with secure cloud architecture and government cloud environments
Experience implementing automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment
Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance optimization
Relevant AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, Dev Ops, or security certifications
Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership on engineering efforts

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