NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as having favorably completed a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.
What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)
We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and keeping mission-critical infrastructure running securely and efficiently. In this role, you will collaborate directly with customer stakeholders and system integration teams to engineer, administer, optimize, and sustain a secure, closed-network environment spanning multiple locations across Capabilities and Operations. You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with Linux systems, automation, containerization, networking, and security technologies while improving system reliability, streamlining operations, and strengthening infrastructure performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, tackling unique operational challenges, and making a meaningful impact on systems that directly support critical missions.
Required Experience
Proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI), utilities, and system administration tools.
Experience administering, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Linux-based systems. Experience developing Bash and Python automation scripts to simplify system administration, improve operational efficiency, and streamline maintenance activities.
Working knowledge of the Agency's STE/STN security compliance requirements, including implementing and maintaining systems in accordance with established security policies.
Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies, including basic switch configuration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker, Podman, and containerd.
Experience developing, maintaining, and updating clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation, including system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Position Desired Skills
Experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows-based systems.
Familiarity with NetApp storage solutions, including storage administration and management.
Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere and vCenter.
Experience using the Atlassian suite of collaboration and project management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
Runs on curiosity, competence, and at least trace amounts of coffee, with room for light-hearted exchanges.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Website
https://gigatec.net
Skills
Atlassian JIRAunmatched
Automationunmatched
Bash Scriptingunmatched
Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
Command Lineunmatched
Dockerunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
NetApp Storage Systemsunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Project Management Softwareunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Security Complianceunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Testingunmatched
VMWare vCenterunmatched
VMWare vSphereunmatched
Virtualizationunmatched
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