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Senior Systems Engineer – Secret
Xcelerate SolutionsSenior Systems Engineer focusing on CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments for a leading GovCon firm. Collaborate with top talents to enhance system reliability and security in Virginia.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleCloudCyber SecurityDockerGradleJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMavenPythonTerraform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows server environments in both on-premises and cloud infrastructures
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Git, and other DevOps automation technologies
- Deploy, configure, operate, and maintain SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2 Kubernetes clusters to support containerized applications
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security while proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
- Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity teams, and systems engineers to integrate DevSecOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle
- Implement security controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements across enterprise environments
- Support Kubernetes workloads, container orchestration, networking, storage, and cluster lifecycle management
- Perform system patching, upgrades, backup, disaster recovery, and configuration management activities
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system architecture documentation
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application deployment, and containerization issues across multiple environments
- Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous process improvement initiatives
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications
- Support Agile development teams by enabling continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing capabilities
- Maintain compliance with organizational cybersecurity policies, federal security standards, and best practices.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5+ years of experience administering Linux and Windows enterprise server environments
- Hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using: Jenkins, Ansible, Git/GitLab/GitHub, Maven, Gradle, or similar build automation tools
- Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments, specifically: SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2 (Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2), Helm, Kubernetes networking and storage
- Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation frameworks)
- Experience with scripting languages including Bash, PowerShell, or Python
- Strong understanding of Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE, etc.)
- Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy
- Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with vulnerability scanning, security hardening, STIG implementation, and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
- Experience monitoring infrastructure using enterprise monitoring and logging platforms
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
Linux AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline AutomationKubernetes DeploymentDocker ContainerizationScripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)Vulnerability ScanningMonitoring and LoggingSecurity Compliance
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication