Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Sr.

Systems Engineer Location: Sterling, VA
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: No Job Description Gridiron IT is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer.

Required Qualifications

We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field is required.

Specific skills include the following

At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification)
Expertise working with Linux platforms and COTS applications in Linux cloud environments
Ability to demonstrate solid engineering rigor
Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills, including investigating log files to discover root-cause for challenges
Experience with Cloud architecture and system design
Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.

Experience architecting or integrating with workflow, case or ticketing, or automation platforms such as ServiceNow or custom-built systems
Knowledge of IDAM requirements and technologies including Active Directory, SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and/or OIDC
Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation
Strong documentation skills
Experience and comfort with DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab)
Familiarity with Containerized Development environments (Rancher, Kubernetes)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly and succinctly describe complex issues Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with Cloud solution optimization
Experience configuring and instrumenting visualization tools (Grafana, Splunk)
Experience with ServiceNow
Familiarity with customer system security requirements and processes
Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques
Assist with leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains
Experience designing APIs such as REST or GraphQL and event-driven systems
Experience with DevOps testing
Experience with maintaining API Gateways, catalogs in a cloud-based environment
Experience integrating complex systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines
Other Cloud experience (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM)
Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requires TS/SCI and CI Polygraph.

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: 180,000-200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.

Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.