Systems Engineer IV

SimVentions, Inc • Dahlgren, VA

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About The Position

This position provides senior-level Linux systems engineering, administration, and DevSecOps support for secure development, test, and operational environments supporting NSWCDD laser, electro-optical (EO), and mission system programs. An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Linux system administration, including performance tuning, networking, and service management.
• Strong scripting and development skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Hands‑on experience with configuration management and infrastructure automation.
• Deep understanding of secure system configuration and federal compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and maintaining small computer lab environments (hardware setup, OS imaging, network configuration, patching, and troubleshooting).
• Proficiency with virtualization and containerization technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, Podman).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Linux‑based applications, tools, and system components.
• Lead administration and hardening of Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across production, development, and secure environments.
• Architect and implement automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, or similar tools.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system, network, and application issues, providing Tier 3 expertise.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with federal security standards (STIGs, NIST, FISMA).
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Manage small computer lab environments, including workstation provisioning, OS imaging, patching, network configuration, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Produce clear documentation for system configurations, processes, and operational procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees