Advanced Systems Engineer needed: Manassas, VA.
We have an opening with a great client of ours and we are looking for an Advanced Systems Engineer to work a position in Manassas, VA. This is a 6 Month Contract to Hire position and you must be a US Citizen to apply. Required: US Citizenship and Residency, W2 hourly Contract Only, No 1099, No third parties, no C2C. No exceptions (Sorry)
Pay: $52/hr. to $62/hr. D.O.E. - MUST BE CLEARABLE
ADVANCED SYSTEMS ENGINEER
We have an immediate opening for a talented Advanced Systems Engineer and as a vital member of our cross-functional team, you'll play a key role in advancing cutting-edge defense technology with your expertise in scripting, virtualization, and networking—particularly with Ansible, Linux, and infrastructure automation. Dive into meaningful work, drive innovation, and make a difference every day!
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, with a focus on networking, software compatibility, and virtualization in complex system environments.
- Plan, execute, and validate software integrations across various stages of the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring seamless deployments and high system reliability.
- Utilize DevOps tools and practices (such as CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerization) to streamline software integration and reduce time to deployment.
- Integrate software deliveries, verify bug fixes, and oversee regression testing to confirm system stability and compatibility across operating systems and hardware configurations.
- Apply Agile methodologies by actively participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, contributing to continuous improvement and timely delivery of features.
- Design, implement, and maintain high availability and failover solutions using Red Hat High Availability tools (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD) and other virtualization platforms.
- Document and analyze test results, manage test artifacts in alignment with Agile and DevOps principles, and provide valuable input for process improvements that enhance team productivity and product quality.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with Red Hat High Availability solutions (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD)
- Experience with virtualization platforms, including Red Hat Virtualization and VMware
- Proficiency in Ansible scripting and automation
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
What Sets You Apart
- Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and technical standards
- Effective collaborator who values team success
- Strong Linux systems administration skills
- Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible
- Basic knowledge of VLAN networking and Bash scripting
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Sensu Go
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and KubeVirt
If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to mgephart@geologics.com and I will call back with more information.
Best Regards,
Matt Gephart
Sr. Recruiter
(703) 891-6129
mgephart@geologics.com
*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
Job ID: 15600
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