Systems Engineer

Acuity INC•, VA

30d•$160,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Systems Engineer supporting as a member of a team specializing in technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices, and applications across a myriad of Client's initiatives. Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Requirements

Experience as a Systems Engineer supporting technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices, and applications.
Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
TS/SCI w/Poly clearance

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Developer - Associate or Professional.
Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available back-end systems using Python and Neo4J.
Collaborate with the development team to identify and prioritize project requirements.
Collaborate with a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Develop and maintain Neo4J databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.
Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
Write efficient and scalable Python code, following best practices and coding standards.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers.
Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
Optimize Kubernetes deployments for performance, cost, and reliability.
Work in high-security environments, adhering to strict security protocols and compliance requirements.
Implement security best practices and ensure the integrity of sensitive data.
Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, working closely with the development team and other stakeholders.