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# Mid-Level Systems Engineer in Falls Church

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Falls Church, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,322.0 - $135,909.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Unix, Data Recovery, Linux, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Ansible, Systems Architecture, Scripting, System Availability, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/mid-level-systems-engineer-falls-church-31528245

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or related technical roles
 * Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools
 * Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
 * Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
 * Proficiency in scripting such as Python, Bash, or similar
 * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
 * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
 * Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Experience with testing frameworks and automation tools

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with FSP

## Description

Join a collaborative engineering team in the Tysons Corner, VA area supporting critical infrastructure and applications across enterprise environments. We are seeking a mid-level Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain secure, high-performing systems while supporting modern DevOps and automation practices.

This role is responsible for maintaining application infrastructure across multiple networks, ensuring systems meet security compliance requirements, and supporting operational reliability. The position also includes participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation., * System Design & Implementation: Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools

 * Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability
 * Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security controls, ensuring systems meet compliance requirements and best practices
 * Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery plans
 * Automation & Scripting: Create and maintain scripts to automate processes and improve system efficiency
 * Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues across hardware, software, and network environments
 * Collaboration: Partner with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions
 * Documentation: Maintain clear and detailed documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
 * Technology Evaluation: Research and recommend new tools, technologies, and system enhancements


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