System Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA; Alexandria, VA; Gaithersburg, MD (Onsite)
Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI eligibility required post-hire)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Education:

• Bachelor's in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR

• Master's with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR

• 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  Salary: Competitive, based on experience and location
  Certifications: DoD 8570 Compliant (Security+) required; Microsoft and/or AWS certifications preferred

Metronome is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support an AWS-based systems team. The role involves working closely with technical and program leadership to implement the next generation of desktop and web-based production and dissemination systems. This position requires hands-on experience with Windows Server in cloud environments and the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS applications.

Program core hours are 9am-3pm ET, with occasional evening or weekend work (approximately twice per month, depending on mission requirements).

• Perform systems administration and DevOps activities supporting innovative analytics, exploitation, production, and dissemination systems.

• Build and configure Windows instances across multiple development, test, and operational environments.

• Deploy, patch, and troubleshoot applications in AWS-hosted environments.

• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for code delivery and integration.

• Collaborate with internal/external development teams and enterprise components to deliver mission-critical solutions.

• Develop, test, and maintain PowerShell scripts.

• Support custom code deployments, code reviews, and DevSecOps workflows.

• Utilize GitLab for version control, error handling, and scripting.

• Support RedHat OpenShift deployments and operations.

• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility required).

• DoD 8570 compliance (Security+).

• Experience with AWS cloud environments.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop OS.

• Background in system design and architecture (hardware, software, networking).

• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with GitLab functionality and error troubleshooting.

• Exposure to RedHat OpenShift.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with ArcGIS or other geospatial technologies.

• Advanced AWS services knowledge (CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS).

• Knowledge of AWS serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling).

• Experience with Python webapp development.

• Ability to create and maintain architecture diagrams.

• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat.

• Microsoft and/or AWS certifications.