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Mid-Level Systems Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026

💰 $200,000/yr($150,000/yr – $200,000/yr)

About the role

What Impact You’ll Have

GRVTY’s team provides tactical data engineering solutions. We embed skilled Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go-to data wranglers. We develop new tools, code, and services to execute data engineering activities. Our engineers work to collect, process, and feed analytic tools, turning data into intelligence in response to immediate mission needs, with direct impact on real world situations. You will see your work used here on a daily basis, and you'll have the opportunity to support a variety of Sponsor mission organizations and mission partner organizations. This is a time of development and growth on the program, with an increasing number of missions being supported. The work is high impact and important, and the customer moves quickly. The environment is fast-paced, flexible, and open to innovation - you'll have more latitude here in choosing how to achieve results than on many other projects. The customer cares more about what you can do as opposed to your years of experience, and work hours are typically quite flexible - roll up your sleeves, get things done, and no one cares much about the specific hours that you work. The work space itself is also quite nice, and there is an excellent cafeteria! The tech stack on this team is rather huge and includes Python (Pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, standard libraries, etc.), Python packages that wrap Machine Learning (packages for NLP, Object Detection, etc.), Linux, AWS/C2S, Apache NiFi, Spark, pySpark, Hadoop, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Solr, Kibana, neo4J, MariaDB, Postgres, Docker, Puppet, and many others. Work on this program takes place in McLean, VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

What You’ll Be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Tysons, VA. The Systems Engineer is responsible the applications infrastructure across all networks. Technical support to make application security compliant. Responsible for tech precepts implementation and contractually responsible to be on call 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Implementation: Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability.
Security & Redundancy: Implement and maintain robust security measures, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
Automation & Scripting: Develop custom scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network components.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, management, and other departments to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for system architecture, procedures, and support.
Technology Evaluation: Research and assess emerging technologies for potential upgrades or new implementations.

What You Must Have

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
Experience: 2+ years of experience in system engineering, testing, or DevOps roles.
CI/CD Knowledge: Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix, version control (Git), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development practices.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

What Would Be Nice To Have

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with test frameworks
Strategic thinking and big-picture perspective.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
A passion for IT and continuous learning.

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Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
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