Obscurity Labs System Engineer Ashburn, VA · Full time

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About us

Obscurity Labs is an equal-opportunity employer. We are professional, agile and innovative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting with cutting edge technology
• Work-from-home days / Hybrid Schedules (*when possible)
• Growth opportunities
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment
• Casual work attire
• We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to join our team!

Description:

This position is a system engineering position on cleared program supporting a hybrid environment that facilitates high priority defense initiatives, in addition to developing and integrating highly available software applications, and will work on a scrum team tasked with development and maintenance of the current and planned capabilities. Candidates applying for this position must be actively TS/SCI cleared, as well as be willing and able to work on-site in Springfield, Va. Successful candidates for this position will have an education (BS) in a science or technology related discipline, multiple years of experience in systems engineering, and previous experience working within a team environment utilizing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other agile methodologies and processes. The ideal candidate will also have experience with at least one programming language. Candidate is expected to collaborate cross-functionally with subcontractors, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Systems Engineer and Systems Administrator on a DevSecOps program, you’ll deploy and integrate new applications into our virtualized domain by using infrastructure as code to build new hosts, deploy via remote management / PCoIP, update permissions and policies to onboard new users and service accounts, troubleshoot defects, and maintain the system’s integrity by applying frequent updates and rigorous health monitoring. This position may also require travel to support hardware deployments at customer sites and on-call hours to meet system availability requirements in our service level agreement.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Requirements:

• Title: Systems Engineer
• Level: Intermediate to Senior
• Education Minimums: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree. Considered career, or journey, level.
• Must be Well-versed with Linux, Windows, or Cloud Systems Administration to include back-up and recovery procedures with tools such as Commvault
• Must have experience with automation/DevSecOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, AccuRev, Gitlab)
• Must have experience with Active Directory
• Must have experience scripting
• Must have active Top Secret Clearance with SCI
• Must be willing to work full time on-site

Desired Skills:

• Data storage and management solutions experience with tools such as VMware and NetApp
• Security+ Certification
• Experience with Teradici / PCoIP / remote display protocols
• Experience with agile software development and tools (Jira, VersionOne)
• Experience applying DISA STIGs
• Experience with OS patching and COTS installs
• Prior experience working with one or more of the following environments and applications: Red Had Linux, Postgres, AWS, and Apache
• Experience working on a Development team within SAFe or other Agile Release Trains
• Experience with Git and contributing to open source projects
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple teams and job functions; bridging both sustainment and enhancement priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment
• Location: 100% Onsite, Springfield VA
• Security Clearance Required: Minimum Top Secret with SCI require to start

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $101,311.50 - $195,916.45 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

Signing bonus

Experience level:

5 years

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Springfield, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Systems Engineering: 4 years (Required)

Security Clearance:

Top Secret (Required)

Work Location:

In-person