Systems Engineer/Developer; TS/SCI w/Poly - Mission Critical
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Leading Path Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a hands‑on Systems Engineer (SME) with deep expertise across infrastructure, platforms, and application ecosystems spanning cloud and on‑premises environments. This role requires a proven practitioner who can analyze existing (as‑is) systems and applications, document current state architectures, design future‑state solutions, and implement system enhancements or technology transformations end‑to‑end.
Key Responsibilities- Perform hands‑on systems engineering across network, compute, storage, operating systems, middleware, databases, and applications
- Analyze and document as‑is infrastructure, platform, and application architectures
- Work with the System Architect and Cloud Architect to create detailed engineering designs for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives
- Lead and execute cloud and on‑prem system implementations, migrations, and upgrades
- Ensure systems meet availability, scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements
- Integrate infrastructure and platforms with Dev Ops and Dev Sec Ops pipelines
- Troubleshoot complex, cross‑stack issues spanning infrastructure, platforms, and applications
- Collaborate effectively with Infrastructure & Platform Engineers, Software Engineers, Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops Engineers, Data Engineers (ETL), Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts
- Produce clear technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks
- Serve as a technical authority and escalation point for complex system issues
- Ability to brief executives clearly and translate technical issues into business impact
- Ability to work across organizations (internal and IC) to implement complex solutions
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- Minimum ten (10) years of related Systems and Linux Engineering experience
- Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS)
- Storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage)
- Container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Linux (Redhat, CentOS) operating systems (administration, hardening, automation)
- IdAM - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) hands‑on for AuthN and AuthZ
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
- Hybrid and on‑prem infrastructure design and integration
- Cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization
- Relational and No
SQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) - Web services, APIs, and middleware
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals
- Event‑based messaging systems (SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ)
- Infrastructure as Code – scripting & automation (Python, Bash, Power Shell, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation)
- Configuration management and scripting (Power Shell, Bash, Python, etc.)
- CI/CD integration with infrastructure and platforms (Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Git Hub Actions, Git Ops, ArgoCD)
- Security best practices and system hardening
- Monitoring & Incident Response – Proficiency with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, Cloud Watch
- Architecture & Design – Ability to create As‑is architecture documentation, To‑be architecture and detailed engineering designs, Implementation and migration plans
- Eligible TS/SCI with FS Poly
- Observability and monitoring tools (logging, metrics, tracing)
- Zero Trust and modern security architectures
- Data analytics, AI/ML platform exposure
- Experience supporting production or mission‑critical environments
- Relevant certifications (cloud, systems, security, or architecture)
- Knowledge of machine learning platforms (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Sage Maker)
- Familiarity with big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake, Google Big Query)
- Strong background in ITIL processes and agile methodologies
- Certifications – AWS Solutions Architect / Dev Ops Engineer, Azure Administrator, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, ITIL Foundation
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
- Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays
- 6% 401(k) contribution
- Annual training and tuition reimbursement
- SPOT Award bonuses
- Regular team events and opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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