Systems Engineer – SME, TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions

. Build, maintain, and provide integration guidance for the hosting environment supporting NCIS Mission Applications .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux and Windows systems administration, CI/CD pipeline development, and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions. Proficient in managing secure deployments across various cloud environments while integrating DevSecOps principles and ensuring compliance.

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Linux Systems AdministrationWindows Systems AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)DevSecOps Familiarity

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Hard Skills

CI/CD Pipeline CreationContainer Orchestration ManagementService Mesh ConfigurationAutomation ScriptingSystem Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleJenkinsFargateAzure ContainersHashiCorp Consul

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret/SCI ClearanceActive IAT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsInfrastructure AutomationCloud ComplianceFedRAMPService Discovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleApacheAWSAzureCloudConsulCyber SecurityJenkinsLinuxTerraformZookeeper

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, maintain, and provide integration guidance for the hosting environment supporting NCIS Mission Applications
Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows operating systems
Design, develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Configure, deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications and orchestration platforms
Implement and maintain service mesh and service discovery solutions
Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for automated provisioning, configuration, and deployment
Integrate DevSecOps principles, security controls, and automated compliance checks throughout the development and deployment lifecycle
Manage deployments across on-premises, commercial cloud, government cloud, and hybrid environments
Collaborate with application developers, engineering teams, and cybersecurity personnel on scalable, secure, and compliant architectures
Provide technical guidance on solution architecture, deployment strategies, infrastructure requirements, and compliance
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues, and improve reliability
Support system security accreditation and compliance activities
Develop automation scripts, standard operating procedures, system configurations, and technical documentation
Identify improvements to infrastructure automation, deployment processes, system resiliency, and DevSecOps maturity
Work with cross-functional technical teams supporting mission-critical applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
Top Secret/SCI clearance
Linux and Windows systems administration
CI/CD pipeline creation, deployment, and maintenance using Ansible, Jenkins, or similar tools
Container orchestration configuration, management, and operation using Fargate, Azure Containers, SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2, or similar technologies
Service mesh and service discovery configuration and operation using HashiCorp Consul, Apache Zookeeper, AWS Cloud Map, or similar technologies
Infrastructure-as-Code utilities such as Terraform, OpenTofu, or similar
DevSecOps familiarity and/or accreditation
Experience managing deployments in on-premises, commercial, and hybrid clouds, including FedRAMP and other secure cloud environments
Ability to provide guidance to Mission Application developers on solution architecture, policies, regulations, and implementation specifics
Active IAT Level II certification equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Growth and development opportunities
Inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list
“Great Place to Work” certified company
Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities