Senior Systems Engineer
SGA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a contract assignment with a premier Regulatory client in Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA.
About the Role
As part of the Platform Engineering team, you will help automate and streamline application delivery operations and processes, with a focus on the Linux operating system as used by EC2s and containers such as ECS and EKS. This role leverages modern DevOps practices, including containerization, CI/CD, and AI-powered tools, with scripting in Python and bash at every stage.
Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain Linux gold images (AMIs and Docker)
- Build and manage CI/CD images, components, templates, and pipelines in GitLab
- Enforce Desired State Configuration (DSC) via Ansible
- Apply AI-driven automation to improve developer productivity and reduce manual effort
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in the following areas/tools, plus a relevant BS or equivalent work experience:
- Strong background in Linux/Unix Engineering
- Strong experience in scripting (Python and/or bash)
- Experience with containerization (Dockerfiles, EKS, ECS, Fargate)
- Working knowledge of continuous integration platforms such as GitLab
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Ansible
- Experience leveraging AI tools for code generation, troubleshooting, documentation, and automation
- Ability to evaluate emerging technologies
- Collaborate effectively across Application Development, Information Security, Networking, and DevOps teams
About SGA
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants to more than 1,000 engagements. Our mission is to solve big IT problems while fostering a diverse team built on customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity.