Systems Engineer - Cloud & Automation

M1 Technology • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

M1 Technology is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support a technology-focused program for a key Government customer. This role centers on infrastructure automation, cloud platform integration, containerized workloads, and secure system design within a collaborative engineering environment.

Requirements

• Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred
• Minimum 11 years of relevant systems engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with:
• Infrastructure as code and configuration management
• Linux system administration in enterprise environments
• Cloud platform deployment and operations
• Network architecture design and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and integrate new technologies, particularly in object-oriented and cloud-native ecosystems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in team-based engineering environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infrastructure automation and orchestration platforms such as Cisco Network Services Orchestrator
• Experience deploying and managing SD-WAN solutions such as Versa Networks
• Familiarity with build and CI/CD automation tools including Apache Maven and Jenkins
• Experience developing or integrating APIs and services using REST or SOAP
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Shell, or Perl

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Administer and maintain Linux systems and containerized environments using Docker
• Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure within Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
• Design and troubleshoot network architectures including VLANs, subnets, and routing configurations
• Use source control systems such as Git and Apache Subversion to manage infrastructure and application code
• Conduct security reviews of applications and infrastructure to ensure compliance with enterprise and government standards
• Troubleshoot system and networking issues across distributed environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

• Engage in meaningful, mission-oriented work with national impact
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a high-performance environment
• Work on cutting-edge projects with the latest technology
• Enjoy a culture of innovation, integrity, and technical excellence
• Support the full scope of the software development lifecycle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees