SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Location: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO

Job Summary:

The Systems Engineer designs, implements, and maintains secure system architectures across mission-critical projects. This role emphasizes Linux systems, infrastructure automation, and scripting. Successful candidates have experience with tools such as Kubernetes, Helm, and Ansible, and work effectively across the system lifecycle—from requirements analysis through deployment and support.

Position Description

Overview:

We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer to develop and manage secure, resilient system architectures in support of national security missions. You’ll work on both new and existing systems, providing technical leadership and hands-on support throughout the full lifecycle. This role offers mid-level and senior-level opportunities based on experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement secure and scalable system architectures
Lead or support system integration, testing, and deployment efforts
Administer Linux systems and application infrastructure
Automate system operations and maintenance using scripting and configuration management
Apply backup, redundancy, and hardening strategies
Create technical documentation and diagrams for system operations
Contribute to engineering milestones and system improvements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility
Mid-Level: 5+ years of systems engineering experience
Senior-Level: 8+ years of experience
Proficient in Linux system administration and scripting (Python, Bash)

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Ansible
Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks
Experience with VMware, XenServer, or virtual networking
Familiarity with Red Hat ecosystems (YUM, Satellite)
Experience supporting complex operational systems and Agile teams

Benefits

401k w/ Matching
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Referral
Performance Bonus
Professional Development Reimbursement
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Meridian Systematics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building diverse teams that strengthen our mission and drive impactful results.