What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Systems Engineer position at MKS2 Technologies?
Software Systems Engineer
MKS2 Technologies is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join our clients team at our client’s site in Dulles VA, Chantilly, VA, Springfield VA, or Richardson TX.
MKS2 Technologies is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join our clients team at our client’s site in Dulles VA, Chantilly, VA, Springfield VA, or Richardson TX.
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. Headquartered in Austin, TX we have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Job Responsibilities:
As the Software Systems Engineer, you will use system administration and development experience to implement, upgrade, and troubleshoot developer support services in an AWS environment. You will support efforts to incorporate open source tools, automation, and cloud resources. Successful candidate will enable a broad range of mission application developers across the organization. You will excel because you are able to apply your technical expertise, working both independently and as part of a team. You are able to lead and may review or guide activities of more junior team members.
Required Skills:
Must have and maintain an Active and Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance with CI POLY
- 2 years of experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies
- 1 years of experience with DevOps pipeline tools and technologies, including containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm) and automation tools (Chef, ArgoCD , Terraform, Jenkins)
- Experience with command line in Linux or UNIX
- Experience with at least one of the following:
- Systems administration in Linux systems
- Troubleshooting across multiple pieces of software and system components
- Planning and/or executing software upgrades
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Python for scripting
- AWS Associate Certification
- BA or BS technical degree (e.g. computer science)
- Security CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience.
- Ability to obtain Security CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 month
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.