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MANTECH

Systems Engineer

laurel, MD

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About this opportunity

MANTECH lists this Systems Engineer opportunity in laurel, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-driven, and customer-focused Systems Engineer to join our team in Laurel, MD.

You will play a critical role in supporting the enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global, mission-focused workforce. This position supports the high-visibility Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, responsible for the delivery and security of MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), the foundation for enterprise-wide services. As a Systems Engineer, you will work alongside customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and vendors to support the implementation and compliance of advanced EIT capabilities through Data Center & Compute Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Daily troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9 Operating Systems

Providing Ubuntu support

Oversee cross-platform virtual machine lifecycles across Linux hypervisor environments (possibly Windows) , optimizing resource allocation and compute capacity.

Maintain and manage various versions of OpenStack across multi-region deployments

Troubleshoot issues across Agency GOTS OpenStack platforms

Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Puppet

May include developing end-to-end Python and Bash scripts to automate daily operational tasks, reduce manual toil, and streamline system provisioning workflows

Manage YUM repos (GOTS repository management)

Utilize Naemon and Grafana diagnostic tooling to execute systemic performance analysis and proactively address health degraded states.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline with 14 years of relevant experience as a Systems Engineer OR 19 years of Systems Engineering experience with no degree.

IAT II certification (DoD 8140 required upon start of employment.  Acceptable certifications include: CCNA-Security/CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP)

OpenStack experience

Linux experience to include Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9

Experience with Grafana and Naemon

Hypervisor Virtual Machine, Ansible and Puppet experience

Preferred Qualifications:

MachineShop experience

Python development language

Understanding of Return-to-Service (RTS) protocols

Familiarity with Pagent and Putty

Bash scripting

Clearance Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Worksite address

laurel, MD, 20707, US

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