Mid Systems Engineer (RHEL/Automation) (w/ active Secret)

Location: Norfolk, VA (preferred); San Diego, CA and Pearl Harbor, HI are also options.

Clearance: Active DoD Secret required. Selected candidate must undergo a background investigation and fingerprinting. US citizenship is required.

Type: Full-time, hybrid (10% telework). Temp-to-perm position.

About the Role

Critical Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our federal customer. A Systems Engineer—also known as a lead systems analyst, a network engineer who can program, or a software engineer who can manage networks—is an IT professional who oversees the creation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance. These products are often sophisticated systems that run on the web. The Systems Engineer integrates various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development cycle for resilient software, hardware, and web applications, including specification, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
• Focus on both the "big picture" of a project and technical aspects, considering cost, schedules, and social issues.
• Operate independently and manage workload across competing priorities in a small, fast-moving team.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance (DoD).
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Must be located within the vicinity of one of the Network Operations Centers (Norfolk, San Diego, or Pearl Harbor) to facilitate classified physical access.
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) certification (IAT Level II).
• Extensive experience with RHEL 8 and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Large enterprise experience in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Experience with RHEL 6 and 7, Scaled Agile methodology, Azure, VMware, and Linux certification.
• Experience with DoD STIG testing and implementation, Ansible Automation, Satellite, AAP, and scripting.

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 – $110,000 per year. Compensation is based on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• 401K matching.
• Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays).
• Higher Education/Training Reimbursement.