Senior Systems Engineer

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. In this hands-on technical role, you will design, automate, deploy, and maintain mission-critical server infrastructure. You’ll leverage your deep expertise in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform & Ansible), and containerization (Docker) to drive efficiency, reliability, and security in a dynamic, cleared environment. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, mentoring team members, and delivering high-impact solutions, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of server solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain infrastructure as Code using Terraform to provision and manage virtual machines in vCenter environments
Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automated configuration and hardening of Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows servers
Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker
Perform hands-on installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Linux/Windows server OS, hardware, and associated technologies
Apply security best practices, including STIG compliance, server hardening, vulnerability management, and secure configuration
Monitor server performance, identify potential issues proactively, and implement improvements for reliability and scalability
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems, coordinate changes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Document systems, processes, configurations, and participate in After Action Reviews to capture and share best practices
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Support special projects
Occasional travel (0-25%)
Ability and willingness to sit at the customer site
An active Top Secret is required upon hire with SCI eligibility and must be maintained during employment.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience; or PhD with no experience

Nice To Haves

Experience creating Bash and/or PowerShell scripting for automation.
Knowledge of monitoring tools, database services (installation/monitoring), and web services
Experience in DoD/government environments and compliance requirements
Installing, monitoring, and maintaining database services
Installing, monitoring, and maintaining web services
Troubleshooting network connectivity issues
Monitor server performance to identify potential issues

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of server solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain infrastructure as Code using Terraform to provision and manage virtual machines in vCenter environments
Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automated configuration and hardening of Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows servers
Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker
Perform hands-on installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Linux/Windows server OS, hardware, and associated technologies
Apply security best practices, including STIG compliance, server hardening, vulnerability management, and secure configuration
Monitor server performance, identify potential issues proactively, and implement improvements for reliability and scalability
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems, coordinate changes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Document systems, processes, configurations, and participate in After Action Reviews to capture and share best practices
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Support special projects