Senior Operational Systems Engineer in Chantilly

Job Description

Hoplite Solutions is seeking a Senior Operational Systems Engineer to join our growing team on a contract in Chantilly, VA.

• Building a Dev Ops pipeline using AWS, Azure, Google technologies, Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD and tools like Ansible and Terraform
• Building and deploying infrastructure using automation tools such as Linux scripting, Python, and Power Shell
• Using knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed
• Oral and written communication skills providing design, standard operating procedures and security documentation
• Willingness to learn new technologies and help clients with their technical issues before escalating to senior staff
• Provide emergency 24x7 on‑call support to mission systems as needed on a rotating basis

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
• 7+ years’ background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics, Engineering, or other related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training and work/military experience
• 7+ years’ experience working in software engineering, application development and/or web application development and deployment
• Experience in automating installation, monitoring, and O&M tasks using Linux scripting or Python
• Experience working with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Cron, iptables, permissions
• Experience with OpenVPN, SELinux, Network File System (NFS) and Common Internet File System (CIFS)
• Knowledge of web services, API, REST and RPC
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks
• Extensive experience with open‑source technology, software development and system engineering
• Experience with VMware technologies, to include vSphere 7/8, VSAN, and specifically VMware Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Proficiency in data security technologies, including encryption tools, access control mechanisms, and other data-centric security tools

• System Administration and IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
• Proficiency in data security technologies, including encryption tools, access control mechanisms, and other data-centric security tools
• Understanding of Windows Active Directory, as well as the ability to configure/edit Windows Active Directory and Domain Services

We offer full coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance for both individuals and families, along with 100% coverage for life insurance, long‑term and short‑term benefits. In addition, we match up to 7% of employees' contributions to their 401(k) funds and observe the federal holiday calendar for paid holidays. Employees receive 4 weeks of paid time off and $5,000 yearly for education assistance or technical training, demonstrating our commitment to supporting professional and personal growth.