Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ FSP - Mission Critical
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LocationWarrenton, Virginia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentGovernment
Company size51–200 people
PostedSep 9, 2026 · 1mo ago
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Active TS/SCI w/ FSP required at time of application
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience
Minimum ten (10) years of related systems engineering experience
Hands-on experience in enterprise networking (e.g., routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS)
Hands-on experience in storage technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS, object storage)
Hands-on experience in container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
Hands-on experience in Linux (Redhat, CentOS) operating systems (administration, hardening, automation)
Hands-on experience in IdAM - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for AuthN and AuthZ
Hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
Hands-on experience in hybrid and on-prem infrastructure design and integration
Hands-on experience in cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization
Hands-on experience in relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis)
Hands-on experience in web services, APIs, and middleware
Hands-on experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals
Hands-on experience in event-based messaging systems (e.g., SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ)
Hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code - Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Hands-on experience in configuration management and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.)
Hands-on experience in CI/CD integration with infrastructure and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, GitOps, ArgoCD)
Hands-on experience in security best practices and systems hardening
Hands-on experience in monitoring & incident response with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, CloudWatch
Ability to create as-is architecture documentation
Ability to create to-be architecture and detailed engineering designs
Ability to create implementation and migration plans
Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., logging, metrics, tracing)
Zero Trust and modern security architectures
Data analytics, AI/ML platform exposure
Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments
Relevant certifications (e.g., cloud, systems, security, or architecture)
Knowledge of machine learning platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker)
Familiarity with big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery)
Strong background in ITIL processes and agile methodologies
Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD ITIL Foundation
Skills
Python
Bash
PowerShell
Terraform
Ansible
CloudFormation
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
GitHub Actions
GitOps
ArgoCD
Prometheus
Grafana
Splunk
ELK Stack
CloudWatch
Kubernetes
Docker
Linux
Redhat
CentOS
AWS
Azure
GCP
Oracle
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQL Server
MongoDB
Cassandra
DynamoDB
Redis
SQS
SNS
RabbitMQ
TensorFlow
PyTorch
SageMaker
Hadoop
Databricks
Snowflake
Google BigQuery
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
401(k)
Training reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Bonus
Active TS/SCI w/ FSP required at time of application
Location choice between Warrenton and McLean!
We are seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer (SME) with deep expertise across infrastructure, platforms, and application ecosystems spanning cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires a proven practitioner who can analyze existing (“as is”) systems and applications, document current state architectures, design future-state solutions, and implement systems enhancements or technology transformations end-to-end.
The ideal candidate is a technical leader and doer, not just an advisor - someone who can seamlessly collaborate across infrastructure, platform, application, DevSecOps, information systems security, and data teams while maintaining ownership of system reliability, performance, scalability, and security.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience
· Minimum ten (10) years of related systems engineering experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in all the following areas:
Infrastructure & Platforms
· Enterprise networking (e.g., routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, DNS)
· Storage technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS, object storage)
· Container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
· Linux (Redhat, CentOS) operating systems (administration, hardening, automation)
· IdAM - Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) hands-on for AuthN and AuthZ
Cloud & On-Prem Technologies
· Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
· Hybrid and on-prem infrastructure design and integration
· Cloud networking, identity, security, and cost optimization
Data & Application Platforms
· Relational and NoSQL databases - relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) databases
· Web services, APIs, and middleware
· Software development lifecycle (SDLC) fundamentals
· Event-based messaging systems (e.g., SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ)
Engineering & Automation
· Infrastructure as Code - Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
· Configuration management and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.)
· CI/CD integration with infrastructure and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, GitOps, ArgoCD)
· Security best practices and systems hardening
· Monitoring & Incident Response: Proficiency with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, CloudWatch
Architecture & Design
· Ability to create:
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As-is architecture documentation
•
To-be architecture and detailed engineering designs
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Implementation and migration plans
DESIRED SKILLS
· Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., logging, metrics, tracing)
· Zero Trust and modern security architectures
· Data analytics, AI/ML platform exposure
· Experience supporting production or mission-critical environments
· Relevant certifications (e.g., cloud, systems, security, or architecture)
· Knowledge of machine learning platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker)
· Familiarity with big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery)
· Strong background in ITIL processes and agile methodologies
· Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD ITIL Foundation
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform hands-on systems engineering across network, compute, storage, operating systems, middleware, databases, and applications
· Analyze and document as-is infrastructure, platform, and application architectures
· Work with the System Architect and Cloud Architect to create the detail engineering designs for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives
· Lead and execute cloud and on-prem system implementations, migrations, and upgrades
· Ensure systems meet availability, scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements
· Integrate infrastructure and platforms with DevOps and DevSecOps pipelines
· Troubleshoot complex, cross-stack issues spanning infrastructure, platforms, and applications
· Collaborate effectively with:
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Infrastructure & Platforms Engineers
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Software Engineers
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DevOps / DevSecOps Engineers
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Data Engineers (ETL)
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Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts
· Produce clear technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and runbooks
Benefits
Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!
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