Systems Engineer-IT

US Citizenship is required.

An active TS/SCI is required.

An adjudicated CI Polygraph is required prior to start.

Security certification is required.

Systems Engineer-IT

Work Location: Herndon VA

DPG Solutions is looking for a mid- to senior-level Systems Engineer-IT with a strong DevOps background to support the Data Centric Multi-Level Secure (DC-MLS) Enterprise team in Herndon Virginia.

The DC-MLS Enterprise team supports the initial deployment integration and coordination of site support for DC-MLS implementations across high-performance computing programs other customer contracts and the DC-MLS Core team.

This is a hands-on position for an engineer who can work across Unix and Linux systems scripting software development configuration management and deployment automation. The ideal candidate understands how to build repeatable deployment processes troubleshoot technical issues across the environment and support secure systems throughout the deployment lifecycle.

This position also offers a unique growth opportunity within DPG. You will have visibility with the customer work directly with technical and mission stakeholders and help strengthen DPGs presence on an important program in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Support the initial deployment integration and coordination of site support for DC-MLS Enterprise implementations.
• Support DC-MLS deployments across high-performance computing programs customer contracts and the DC-MLS Core environment.
• Administer configure and troubleshoot Unix and Linux-based systems.
• Develop and maintain automation using Python Perl Korn shell Bourne/Bash Ansible and other scripting technologies.
• Develop manage and improve DevOps deployment automation processes.
• Support software builds integration configuration management testing deployment and operational activities.
• Use revision control and development platforms such as CVS SVN Git GitLab and GitLab CI.
• Maintain system and software configuration baselines across deployment environments.
• Troubleshoot software operating system scripting configuration and deployment-related issues.
• Collaborate with systems engineering software development infrastructure cybersecurity HPC and mission teams.
• Document deployment procedures system configurations technical issues and operational support activities.
• Support secure configuration access control vulnerability remediation and customer compliance requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities between deployment sites program stakeholders and the DC-MLS Core team.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of combined experience in Linux systems administration scripting software development configuration management DevOps or systems engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of Unix and Linux operating environments.
• Proficiency with Python Perl Korn shell Bourne/Bash Ansible and other shell scripting technologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining deployment automation processes.
• Experience with configuration management and repeatable system deployment practices.
• Experience with revision control platforms such as CVS SVN Git GitLab or GitLab CI.
• Experience troubleshooting software operating systems deployment automation and configuration issues.
• Ability to work effectively with software infrastructure cybersecurity systems engineering and mission stakeholders.
• Strong analytical documentation communication and problem-solving skills.
• Security certification.
• Active TS/SCI with an adjudicated CI Polygraph prior to start.
• US Citizenship.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting DC-MLS multi-level secure systems cross-domain solutions or similarly controlled environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise deployments initial site activation integration or fielded system operations.
• Experience working with high-performance computing systems or HPC program environments.
• Experience supporting classified systems and national security customers.
• Experience with GitLab CI CI/CD pipelines automated testing or software deployment frameworks.
• Experience with systems engineering activities such as requirements analysis integration testing deployment and operational support.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation system baselines deployment procedures and configuration records.
• Experience working in Agile development or engineering environments.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on engineer who understands how secure systems are configured automated deployed and supported in operational environments.

The right candidate will be comfortable moving between Linux administration scripting software support configuration management and deployment automation. You should be able to investigate problems across the technical stack coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines and help create reliable and repeatable deployment processes.

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems wants meaningful visibility with the customer and is excited about helping DPG expand its presence on the program.

About DPG Solutions

DPG Solutions provides mission-focused engineering software development DevSecOps systems administration and cleared technical support to national security customers. We focus on hiring strong mid- to senior-level engineers who can integrate quickly solve real problems and deliver value in complex mission environments.

Overview of Benefits

• Company-funded 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan: 25% of base pay deposited every pay period vested on day one of employment
• All healthcare benefits and premiums paid by the company including a company HSA contribution
• Annual performance bonuses
• 250 hours of PTO with up to 40 hours available to carry over
• Biannual company-sponsored events for employees and their families
• Certification reimbursement and tuition reimbursement

Required Experience:

Senior IC