Systems Engineer 2

Avid Technology Professionals • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

This role requires a Systems Engineer with a strong understanding of Kubernetes networking, configuration, and deployment in secure environments. The successful candidate will support compliance-driven sustainment activities, requiring attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent collaboration skills are essential for working with technical teams and mission stakeholders. The role also involves solid documentation and tracking using enterprise tools, including experience with ISSO/ISSE on SSP documentation. The ability to adapt quickly to evolving security and mission needs is crucial.

Requirements

• Strong grasp of Kubernetes networking, configuration, and deployment across secure environments.
• Proven ability to support compliance-driven sustainment activities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent collaboration skills with both technical team members and mission stakeholders.
• Solid documentation and tracking skills using enterprise tools.
• Experience working with ISSO/ISSE on SSP documentation.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving security and mission needs.
• Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Salt, and Ansible.
• Familiarity with Rancher, Helm, and advanced Kubernetes features.
• Working knowledge of observability tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Grafana.
• Security+ (CWIP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance-driven sustainment activities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborate effectively with technical team members and mission stakeholders.
• Perform documentation and tracking using enterprise tools.
• Work with ISSO/ISSE on SSP documentation.
• Adapt quickly to evolving security and mission needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees