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systems Engineer

The Judge Group

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Top Secret
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IT - Software
Jessup, MD (On-Site/Office)

Company: Large/Top tier provider to the Fed Gov

Position: Senior System Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Clearance requirement: Active TS with SCI eligibility

NOTE: For immediate consideration, please apply directly to ckelly@judge.com and put \"Systems AJ\" on the subject line.

Thank you!

Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who is a seasoned IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, and a top-level trouble shooter supporting a high-level architecture of an organization's backend infrastructure. You will communicate with other project personnel, Government stakeholders, and senior executives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer

and maintain IT infrastructure by utilizing expert-level knowledge of the Linux

operating system, along with deep expertise in server administration,

virtualization, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, to manage the

organization's backend systems.

• Develop

and implement automation solutions through creating scalable automation

services using strong scripting and orchestration skills, with proficiency in

tools like Python, Bash, and Ansible.

• Design

and manage system architecture by applying systems engineering principles to

design, implement, and manage the high-level architecture of the organization's

backend infrastructure.

• Ensure

network and system security through a strong understanding of networking and

security fundamentals, including TCP/IP, firewalls, and VPNs, to protect the

organization's infrastructure.

• Communicate

with stakeholders - Interact directly with government personnel, senior

executives, and other project members to discuss technical issues and project

status.

• Provide

technical guidance and troubleshooting as a top-level troubleshooter,

addressing technical considerations, problems, and issues for both internal

teams and government stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's

degree in STEM field or Highschool and 13 years of experience; Associates and

11 years of experience in lieu of degree, a candidate holding a relevant

master's degree may be granted 2 years' experience credit for that extra

education, a candidate holding a relevant PhD degree may be granted 4 years'

experience credit for that extra education.

• 5

years of position-relevant work experience.

• DoD

8570.01-m IAT Level II.

• Strong

proficiency in scripting and automation, with hands-on experience in Python,

Bash, and an infrastructure orchestration tool like Ansible.

• Experience

in front-end web development to create internal tools and solutions.

• Proven

background as an Orchestration Engineer or in a similar role focused on

building scalable automation services.

• Solid

grasp of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, VLANs, and VPNs.

• Expert-level

knowledge of the Linux operating system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience

with full-stack development, including creating and interacting with databases

and APIs.

• Knowledge

of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, preferably with experience using

Terraform.

• Familiarity

with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies

(Docker, Kubernetes).

• Proficiency

with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.

• Exceptional

troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a talent for systematically

diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.

• A

foundational understanding of traditional Systems Administration principles

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI
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The Judge Group is an international leader in talent solutions that specializes in bridging technology talent gaps. Judge Technical Services, a Judge company, participates in the National Industrial Security Program and can obtain, maintain and service clearances up to and including Top Secret. For decades, Judge has worked with clients across all aspects of the government, aerospace and defense, and commercial sectors. Our greatest asset is the talent we work with.

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