Advanced Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title : Advanced Systems Engineer Location: Manassas, VA Wage Range: 60-73 Job Number: 25-02668 Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Advanced Systems Engineer to work from their Manassas, VA facility. 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. 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. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.