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Advanced Systems Engineer
Manassas, VA US
Job Description
We have an immediate opening for a talented Advanced Systems Engineer on the high-impact USWDSS program, where you'll be at the forefront of software integration, testing, and automation. As a vital member of our cross-functional team, you'll play a key role in advancing cutting-edge defense technology with your expertise in scripting, virtualization, and networking—particularly with Ansible, Linux, and infrastructure automation. Dive into meaningful work, drive innovation, and make a difference every day!
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, with a focus on networking, software compatibility, and virtualization in complex system environments.
- Plan, execute, and validate software integrations across various stages of the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring seamless deployments and high system reliability.
- Utilize DevOps tools and practices (such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization) to streamline software integration and reduce time to deployment.
- Integrate software deliveries, verify bug fixes, and oversee regression testing to confirm system stability and compatibility across operating systems and hardware configurations.
- Apply Agile methodologies by actively participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, contributing to continuous improvement and timely delivery of features.
- Design, implement, and maintain high availability and failover solutions using Red Hat High Availability tools (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD) and other virtualization platforms.
- Document and analyze test results, manage test artifacts in alignment with Agile and DevOps principles, and provide valuable input for process improvements that enhance team productivity and product quality.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Familiarity with Red Hat High Availability solutions (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD)
- Experience with virtualization platforms, including Red Hat Virtualization and VMware
- Proficiency in Ansible scripting and automation
What Sets You Apart:
- Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and technical standards
- Effective collaborator who values team success
- Strong Linux systems administration skills
- Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible
- Basic knowledge of VLAN networking and Bash scripting
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Sensu Go
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and KubeVirt
Workplace Options:
This position is onsite or hybrid/flex as desired.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas office.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. Citizenship is required.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.