Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Position Overview

We are seeking a TS/SCI Cleared Systems Engineer or DevOps Specialist to support the secure deployment, maintenance, and sustainment of a mission-critical platform at a government customer site in Virginia.

This role supports a long-term government program and involves periodic on-site installations and upgrades (monthly or quarterly) in a classified environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Linux, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AI/ML workloads and be comfortable working inside highly controlled government networks.

This is a hands-on technical role, not a consulting or advisory position.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site installation, upgrades, and sustainment of secure systems at a government facility
  

• Deploy and maintain Docker-based applications and services
  

• Administer and tune PostgreSQL databases supporting AI/ML workloads
  

• Support Linux system configuration, patching, and performance tuning
  

• Implement system hardening, logging, monitoring, and auditing
  

• Troubleshoot application, database, and infrastructure issues
  

• Coordinate with government IT, cybersecurity, and change-management teams
  

• Ensure systems comply with security, operational, and accreditation requirements
  

• Support long-term system lifecycle over a 3–5 year program
  

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance (required – must be current)
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  

• 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer
  

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  

  • Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
    

  • PostgreSQL database administration
    

  • Docker and containerized deployments
    

  • Secure system installation and sustainment
    

• Experience supporting secure, air-gapped, or restricted environments
  

Preferred Experience

• Supporting DoD or Intelligence Community systems
  

• Deploying or supporting AI / ML platforms in classified or secure environments
  

• Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, NIST 800-53, or security accreditation processes
  

• Experience working inside government data centers or secure facilities