Systems Engineer (Business & Infrastructure Operations)

ICF•Reston, VA

3d•$98,187 - $166,919•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support federal government programs by designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems and cloud-based infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance across data and analytics platforms, while supporting integration, deployment, and operational stability. The ideal candidate will have experience working in AWS-based environments and supporting modern data platforms, with a strong focus on system integration, troubleshooting, and operational support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
3–5 years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related technical roles

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or similar)
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda or similar)
3+ years of experience supporting system integration, configuration, and environment management
3+ years of experience troubleshooting and resolving system or application issues in production environments
2+ years of experience supporting deployments and release activities in cloud environments
2+ years of experience working with Linux-based systems and environments
Experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle
Familiarity with data platforms such as Databricks, Tableau, or similar analytics tools
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Splunk, Grafana or similar)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins or similar)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical teams and stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support system operations in a dynamic environment
Experience working in client-facing environments with a focus on responsiveness and issue resolution
Ability to support proigram delivery through timely issue resolution, reporting, and coordination
Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability, performance, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based systems and infrastructure within AWS environments
Support system integration across applications, data platforms, and services to ensure seamless interoperability
Manage and maintain development, test, staging, and production environments
Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, implementing improvements as needed
Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and infrastructure issues across environments
Support software deployments and releases in coordination with DevSecOps and development teams
Optimize system performance, scalability, and resource utilization
Support data and analytics platforms, including Databricks, Tableau, and database systems
Collaborate with technical teams, including architects, developers, and database administrators, to deliver integrated solutions
Assist in configuration management, system upgrades, and patching activities
Maintain system documentation, including configurations, processes, and operational procedures