System Engineer: DevOps with focus on… at Aleph One… · Remote in

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, curious, and highly skilled System Engineer to join our innovative technology team in the federal sector. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems that drive our enterprise operations. Your expertise will ensure our infrastructure is resilient, scalable, and secure, enabling seamless service delivery across multiple platforms.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to learn and work with cutting-edge technologies, influence system architecture, and contribute to strategic solutions that support our organizational growth. The candidate is not expected to know everything, but we highly value curiosity, integrity, and willingness to work hard and learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform database management (administration) and development (application) primarily using PostgreSQL or Oracle, and (pg)PL/SQL at an intermediate level of competence
• Perform development and maintenance business intelligence and data visualization tool (Tableau / Power BI) at an intermediate level of competence
• Perform administrative and development activities within a Databricks environment at an intermediate level of competence
• Perform troubleshooting and optimization in hardware and software deployments using Infrastructure as Code and Linux-based technologies
• Proficiency required in the following development languages: Java (preferably with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks) and Python
• Design, implement, and maintain robust system utilizing the following technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, RESTful APIs, and Web Services
• Conduct system hardening, vulnerability assessments, threat intelligence analysis, and vulnerability management to ensure information security compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop CI/CD pipelines continuous integration and deployment processes
• Participate in Agile development cycles (SDLC) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions while adhering to best practices in DevOps methodologies

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to acquire DHS Public Trust / Suitability clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced certifications in systems engineering, Databricks, PostgreSQL or Oracle, or cloud platforms are a plus
• Proven knowledge of system design principles including system architecture modeling
• Hands-on expertise with relational databases, and business intelligence and data visualization technologies: PostgreSQL or Oracle, or Tableau, Power BI or Apache Superset
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB and Neo4j), and API design, development, support and optimization (RESTful/SOAP)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Shell Scripting for automation tasks; experience with DevOps infrastructure and tools including Git, Terraform, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm for CI/CD pipelines
• Proven experience with systems engineering in a complex IT environment involving operating systems like Linux and Windows
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices including system hardening techniques, vulnerability assessments, threat intelligence integration and risk mitigation strategies

Join us if you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology through innovative system design! We value energetic, curious, and learning-driven professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges while ensuring our infrastructure remains secure and scalable for future growth.

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen capable of acquiring a DHS clearance?

Experience:

• Tableau: 1 year (Required)
• Databricks: 2 years (Required)
• Database development: 2 years (Required)
• Database management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote