Systems Engineer Level 3

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 to support DevOps engineering efforts for the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining DevOps infrastructure and automation solutions to enable efficient build, deployment, and operational processes. This position supports cloud-based and containerized environments, driving automation, scalability, and reliability across mission systems. Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps infrastructure and automation solutions supporting multiple teams.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Write and maintain scripts using languages such as Python to automate provisioning and operational tasks.
• Install, configure, and optimize Kubernetes environments, including logging and monitoring tools such as Elasticsearch, Grafana, and Prometheus.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, GitLab runners, and Argo CD.
• Support and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, including services such as EC2, Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, EFS, and EBS.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues to ensure system uptime and operational stability.
• Support container orchestration and deployment using Kubernetes (EKS).
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across engineering teams and stakeholders.

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline plus 20 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab and Argo CD.
• Experience working with AWS cloud platforms and services.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability tools (e.g., Elasticsearch, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, DevOps-focused environment., * Experience designing and managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform, including auto-scaling and managed services.
• Experience with Kubernetes storage classes (e.g., GP3, Longhorn, EBS).
• Familiarity with Helm charts and deploying FOSS tools within Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with tools such as PGAdmin or similar database management utilities.

Tuition reimbursement, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Life insurance, Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply

Salary Range: USD $205,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr. The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview: Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.