812144 Systems Engineer $225,000.00

Location: Herndon, VA | Core Hours: 9 am – 4 pm | Salary: Up to $225,000 per year | Requires Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with a polygraph.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with deep DevOps expertise to support a technology‑based program for a key customer. The engineer will design, automate, and maintain the customer’s virtual environment (including Nutanix and VMs) to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and automate the customer’s virtual environment (Nutanix, VMs) to support mission‑critical operations.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and automation across cloud and on‑premise resources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud (AWS) implementation issues and Linux software problems.
• Apply Agile methodology and continuous‑improvement practices.
• Maintain strict adherence to security standards and organizational requirements.
• Mentor and train other engineers while continually improving processes.

Mandatory Requirements

• 11+ years of experience in systems design and engineering.
• Proven success as a DevOps systems engineer and technical administrator.
• Ability to troubleshoot AWS implementation issues.
• Strong Linux software troubleshooting and development skills.
• Experience with Agile methodology and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with GitHub and other source‑control systems.
• Strict adherence to security standards and organizational requirements.
• Willingness to mentor and train other engineers.

Optional Requirements

• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments.
• Python development experience.
• Experience developing with Ansible.
• Experience with Opentext NNMi.
• Experience with Cisco NSO.
• Strong DevOps focus and experience building/deploying infrastructure using cloud deployment technologies (Ansible, Chet, Puppet, etc.).
• Experience with test‑driven development and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to deliver on multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company Overview

B4Corp is a small defense‑contracting firm that provides a high‑salary, low‑overhead environment for mission‑focused consultants supporting the U.S. intelligence community and other defense organizations. The company emphasizes personal responsibility, self‑motivation, and a strong sense of mission.

Benefits

• Outstanding salaries.
• Full Vanguard 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 6% of salary (ability to max out at $57k, $63.5k if over 50).
• Annual phantom stock award (2‑year vesting).
• Medical insurance (United Health Care – multiple plan options).
• Dental insurance (United Concordia Flex Plan).
• Vision insurance (Vision Service Plan).
• Short‑term disability (60% of salary up to $2,000/week).
• Long‑term disability (60% of salary up to $10,000/month).
• Life insurance coverage ($200,000).
• Employee referral bonus ($3,000 per year per referred employee).
• Paid Time Off: seven weeks per year, including ten federal holidays.
• Flexible work schedule with compensatory time (customer approval required).

Pay

Up to $225,000 per year.

Schedule

Core hours are 9 am – 4 pm.