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# Systems - Engineer

- **Company:** Progression Inc
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Code Optimization, Computer Engineering, Linux, DevOps, Github, Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Virtual Environment, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, OpenText, Nutanix, Puppet, Software Version Control, Cisco
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/02239b7c-962f-49ab-8517-89614dae5519/systems-engineer

## About the Role

Experienced Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer)
11 years of professional systems design and engineering experience
Experience working as a DevOps Systems Engineer / Technical Administrator
Experience troubleshooting AWS / cloud implementation issues
Strong Linux troubleshooting and software development experience
Experience with GitHub and other source control systems
Experience supporting and automating virtual environments including Nutanix and virtual machines
Experience with Agile methodologies and continuous improvement
Ability to follow strict security standards and organizational requirements
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to mentor and train other engineers
Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
U.S. Citizenship required, Hands-on AWS, Azure, or other cloud environment experience
Python development experience
Ansible development and automation experience
OpenText NNMi experience
Cisco NSO experience
Experience building and deploying cloud infrastructure
Experience with Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar deployment technologies
Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
Scrum / Agile development experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

## Description

Engineer, automate, and support systems for a mission-critical Government customer
Support and optimize systems operating within virtual environments including Nutanix and VMs
Improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and automation
Troubleshoot AWS cloud infrastructure and implementation issues
Troubleshoot Linux operating systems and software applications
Support DevOps engineering, administration, deployment, and automation efforts
Manage and maintain source control environments including GitHub
Develop and improve automated infrastructure and deployment processes
Work within Agile development environments to continuously improve technical processes
Maintain compliance with customer security requirements and engineering standards
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across the team
Support multiple technical priorities with limited supervision