Systems Engineer, SME – TS

Xcelerate Solutions

. Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows server environments in on-premises and cloud infrastructures .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and maintaining Linux and Windows server environments, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipeline implementation and Kubernetes management. Proficient in automating infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.

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Linux System AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentKubernetes ManagementInfrastructure as Code

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Hard Skills

Linux AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentKubernetesDockerTerraformAnsibleBashPowerShellPython

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitGitLabGitHubMavenGradleSUSE Rancher Prime RKE2Active DirectoryGroup PolicyEnterprise Monitoring Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceSecurity+ (Sec+)IAT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsVulnerability ScanningSecurity HardeningSTIG ImplementationCompliance Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudCyber SecurityDockerGradleJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMavenPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows server environments in on-premises and cloud infrastructures
Design, implement, and maintain secure automated CI/CD pipelines
Deploy, configure, operate, and maintain SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2 Kubernetes clusters
Monitor system performance, availability, and security and resolve infrastructure issues
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using IaC principles
Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity teams, and systems engineers to integrate DevSecOps practices
Implement security controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements
Support Kubernetes workloads, container orchestration, networking, storage, and cluster lifecycle management
Perform system patching, upgrades, backup, disaster recovery, and configuration management
Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and system architecture documentation
Troubleshoot infrastructure, application deployment, and containerization issues
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous process improvement
Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability for mission-critical application infrastructure
Support Agile development teams with continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
Maintain compliance with organizational cybersecurity policies, federal security standards, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience administering Linux and Windows enterprise server environments
Security+ (Sec+) or IAT Level II certification equivalent
Hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Ansible, Git/GitLab/GitHub, and Maven, Gradle, or similar build automation tools
Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments, specifically SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2, Helm, Kubernetes networking, and storage
Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation frameworks
Experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python
Strong understanding of Linux system administration, including RHEL, Ubuntu, and SUSE
Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
Experience with vulnerability scanning, security hardening, STIG implementation, and compliance frameworks
Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
Experience monitoring infrastructure using enterprise monitoring and logging platforms
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Growth and development opportunities
Great Place to Work certification
Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action protections