System Engineer, Level 4

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Systems Engineer Level 4, you will support the full lifecycle of enterprise infrastructure solutions across mission-critical environments, including design, development, integration, modernization, deployment, operations, and sustainment. In this role, you will use Python, Docker, and containerization technologies to automate processes, deploy scalable solutions, and improve system reliability and operational efficiency. You will work closely with Government stakeholders and technical teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver secure, high-quality solutions supporting mission objectives.

Requirements

Strong Systems Engineering experience supporting enterprise or mission systems
Experience developing or maintaining automation solutions using Python
Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications
Strong Linux experience
Experience integrating, configuring, troubleshooting, and sustaining enterprise infrastructure
Experience automating system deployment, configuration, or operational processes
Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements through operations and sustainment
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
Experience developing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
Familiarity with Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, or similar DevSecOps and automation tools
Experience with REST APIs, Python-based GUI frameworks, dashboards, or data visualization tools
Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) integration, configuration management, and software/container dependency management

Responsibilities

Support systems engineering activities throughout the full lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, operations, and maintenance
Develop and maintain Python-based automation tools, scripts, and engineering solutions
Deploy and maintain containerized applications and services using Docker
Integrate, configure, troubleshoot, and sustain containerized solutions in Linux environments
Automate system deployment, configuration, monitoring, and operational processes
Analyze system performance and troubleshoot complex technical issues
Recommend solutions that improve scalability, reliability, performance, and operational efficiency
Support modernization of enterprise and mission infrastructure
Collaborate with Government stakeholders and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and document solutions