Senior Systems Engineer - DoD Ground Systems Job Centreville area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Create and maintain automated deployment pipelines, cloud instances, and system patching workflows across large environments using Ansible.
Execute bare-metal builds, security hardening, and OS configuration for RHEL 9+ and Windows systems.
Integrate hosts and software applications into Identity and Access Management (IDAM) platforms and resolve complex PKI or networking issues.
Conduct automated vulnerability remediation, manage SELinux policies, and troubleshoot system-level performance impacted by hardening controls.

Minimum Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
DoD 8140 System Developer foundational qualification (Advanced level).
Relevant professional experience (8+ years with a Bachelor's, 6+ with a Master's, 10+ with an Associate's, or 12+ years without a degree).
Strong system administration background in Linux (RHEL 9.x) and Windows OS functionality, security configuration, and troubleshooting.
Advanced proficiency in automation and scripting using Ansible, Bash, or Python, alongside Git version control.
Expertise with Red Hat ecosystem tools such as Open Shift (RHOCP), Open Stack (RHOSP), or Red Hat Satellite.
Hands-on experience integrating systems with PKI and IDAM solutions (e.g., Active Directory, FreeIPA).

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes containerized workloads using Helm, YAML manifests, or Git Ops CD workflows.
Experience setting up and maintaining high-availability database solutions (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
Exposure to MFA and single sign-on protocols including Keycloak, Okta, ADFS, SAML, or OIDC.
Background with infrastructure telemetry, logging, and monitoring stacks (Splunk, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, Sensu).
Knowledge of out-of-band remote administration technologies (iDRAC, iLO, IPMI).

Required Skills

Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
DoD 8140 System Developer foundational qualification (Advanced level).
Relevant professional experience (8+ years with a Bachelor's, 6+ with a Master's, 10+ with an Associate's, or 12+ years without a degree).
Strong system administration background in Linux (RHEL 9.x) and Windows OS functionality, security configuration, and troubleshooting.
Advanced proficiency in automation and scripting using Ansible, Bash, or Python, alongside Git version control.
Expertise with Red Hat ecosystem tools such as Open Shift (RHOCP), Open Stack (RHOSP), or Red Hat Satellite.
Hands-on experience integrating systems with PKI and IDAM solutions (e.g., Active Directory, FreeIPA).

Preferred Skills

Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes containerized workloads using Helm, YAML manifests, or Git Ops CD workflows.
Experience setting up and maintaining high-availability database solutions (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
Exposure to MFA and single sign-on protocols including Keycloak, Okta, ADFS, SAML, or OIDC.
Background with infrastructure telemetry, logging, and monitoring stacks (Splunk, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, Sensu).
Knowledge of out-of-band remote administration technologies (iDRAC, iLO, IPMI).

Security Clearance

Level: Top Secret
Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

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