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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Base-2 Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Salary:** $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Unix, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Software Design Documents, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Interface Controllers, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Interoperability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Windows Servers, Nagios, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Zabbix, Network Routers, Scripting, Google Cloud, Saltstack, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, SolarWinds (Software), Patch Management, Puppet, Splunk, Cisco, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9147887/systems-engineer ## About the Role * Experience with operating systems including Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server, Unix, and macOS. * Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM. * Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Knowledge of networking protocols and hardware including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs, firewalls, routers, and switches. * Experience with system monitoring and management tools such as Splunk, SolarWinds, Nagios, and Zabbix. * Experience with configuration management tools including Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and SaltStack. * Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting using Python, Bash, and PowerShell. * Familiarity with system design methodologies and documentation including use case diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and system block diagrams. * Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, RMF, DoD STIGs, and FedRAMP. * Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. * Experience with collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow. * Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integration with cloud and on-premises environments. Preferred Qualifications * Security Certifications such as CISSP and Security+. * Technical Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP. Required Education and Experience Equivalency * None specified. Required Certifications * CISSP * Security+ * AWS Solutions Architect * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect * VMware VCP * Cisco CCNA * Cisco CCNP Required Security Clearance * Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph ## Description Base-2 Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our innovative team. Our Systems Engineers are key contributors to the design, integration, and maintenance of complex systems supporting critical national defense and intelligence missions. We are looking for individuals with strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to drive the success of system development lifecycles from concept to deployment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working across multiple domains such as networking, cloud, security, and systems architecture., * Designs, develops, integrates, and maintains complex systems, ensuring they meet both technical requirements and customer needs. * Conducts system architecture analysis, modeling, and trade studies to determine optimal solutions. * Supports requirements gathering, decomposition, and traceability throughout the system lifecycle. * Performs systems integration, testing, verification, and validation activities. * Collaborates closely with software engineers, network engineers, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure system interoperability and compliance. * Troubleshoots and resolves system-level issues related to performance, scalability, and reliability. * Develops and maintains system documentation, including design documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and operational procedures. * Provides input to risk assessments, mitigations, and contingency plans. * Supports deployment and sustainment activities, including patch management, upgrades, and system monitoring. * Ensures systems meet cybersecurity and compliance standards, collaborating with ISSOs and ISSEs as needed. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)