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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, File Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Hardware Security Module, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Office Suite, Public Key Infrastructure, Ansible, Security Software, Data Streaming, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Saltstack, Grafana, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Nifi, Nutanix, Docker
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2fce6158-329e-4087-a997-e3cfb959464d

## About the Role

* Bachelor?s degree in a technical field and 14+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience; or an Associate\'s degree with 19+ years? experience.
 * Extensive experience with Linux administration and engineering.
 * Proficiency in Bash scripting and infrastructure automation using Ansible or SaltStack.
 * Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and observability tools (nxLog, Grafana).
 * Experience orchestrating enterprise virtualization (VMware vSphere) or Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI).
 * Experience with NiFi for data flow and log aggregation.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Advanced scripting in Python or Perl.
 * Proficiency in PKI certificate management and hardware security modules.
 * Experience implementing automated security hardening (STIGs/CIS).

Clearance Requirement:

 * Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
 * Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
 * Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

## Description

* Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level virtualized environments and infrastructure.
 * Provide full-lifecycle systems administration for hardware and software across development, test, and production environments.
 * Deploy and maintain IT automation solutions to streamline operational tasks within secure, isolated network architectures.
 * Engineer and optimize scalable storage solutions and complex file system configurations.
 * Author and present technical program documentation and briefings for senior-level management and stakeholders.


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