Systems Engineering 1

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$82 - $111

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Level 1 Systems Engineer to support the engineering, administration, maintenance, integration, and operational sustainment of a closed system spanning multiple customer locations across Capabilities and Operations. The role supports Linux-based, mission-critical infrastructure and works closely with customer stakeholders, systems administrators, engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, and operational staff to maintain system reliability, security, and performance and to ensure compliance with Agency security requirements. The engineer contributes to systems engineering activities including requirements management, system design, configuration management, interface coordination, technical documentation, and verification and validation. The role also supports Linux administration, Bash and Python automation, networking and container technologies, security compliance, system installation and upgrades, and the ongoing identification of improvements to system reliability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship.
Proficiency with the Linux command-line interface and Linux administration, configuration, and troubleshooting tools.
Demonstrated experience administering Linux operating systems, including configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Experience developing Bash and Python automation scripts.
Experience with Agency STE/STN security compliance requirements and ensuring systems follow established security policies and operational standards.
Familiarity with basic Cisco switch configuration, networking concepts, and connectivity troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Docker, Podman, and containerd.
Experience creating, maintaining, and updating technical documentation, including system configurations, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering records.
Either a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven years of Systems Engineering experience, or twelve years of Systems Engineering experience, including the seven required years and five additional years substituted for the degree.
All qualifying experience must be in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering and troubleshooting Windows operating systems.
Experience configuring, managing, or supporting NetApp storage devices.
Experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter.
Experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Support engineering, administration, and operational sustainment of a closed system across multiple customer locations.
Collaborate with customer stakeholders, engineering teams, and operational personnel to identify technical requirements and maintain system functionality.
Administer, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical infrastructure.
Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate administrative, maintenance, configuration, and operational processes.
Support system security compliance with Agency STE/STN requirements and established security policies.
Assist with basic Cisco switch configuration, network connectivity troubleshooting, and coordination of infrastructure changes.
Support integration, configuration, and sustainment of containerized applications and services using Docker, Podman, and containerd.
Manage system and derived requirements to maintain compatibility with system architectures and operational objectives.
Assist in developing functional and technical requirements and allocating them to hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
Participate in system design, engineering reviews, configuration management, and multidisciplinary technical discussions.
Contribute to systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, requirements specifications, interface control documents, and technical design materials.
Support configuration management and coordinate resolution of technical action items from control board meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.
Participate in Integrated Product Team activities evaluating technical solutions, system improvements, and operational requirements.
Assist with evaluating system architecture alternatives, interface designs, and engineering solutions.
Support system verification and validation by helping define evaluation criteria, test procedures, and methods for assessing compliance with system requirements.
Assist in identifying and documenting Information Assurance requirements, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, access control, and accountability.
Collaborate with system and cybersecurity personnel to identify and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and compliance deficiencies.
Maintain technical documentation covering system architecture, configurations, operating procedures, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting processes.
Support system installation, integration, upgrades, configuration changes, and ongoing operational maintenance.
Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, security, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Provide technical support and engineering input to ensure system capabilities meet customer requirements.

Benefits

Company contribution of 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a SEP IRA, with no employee matching required and contributions fully vested from day one.
PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, with flexibility to adjust PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account.
Vision and dental benefits.
Life and AD&D benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
Various team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.