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# Systems Engineer - Expert

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $146,670.0 - $249,330.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Build Automation, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Linux, DevOps, Eclipse (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Network Configuration and Change Management, Object-Oriented Software Development, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), Ansible, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Vagrant, Scripting, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Api Design, Terraform, Splunk, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9207791/systems-engineer-expert

## About the Role

We are looking for experienced Systems Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. A Bachelor's or Master's degrees in computer science are preferred with eleven (11) year's relevant experience and education with the following skillsets:

 * Infrastructure as a code language
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 + Ansible is a must have
 * Experience working with System Automation
 * Experience working with Linux and windows systems development
 * Experience wth scripting languages like Perl, Shell, Windows Powershell, etc
 * Eclipse developmental duties
 + Git Hub
 + Dev Ops
 + Java
 + Python
 * Candidate should have experience in security review of applications and infrastructure
 * 4+ Years experience participating in agile activities
 * Researches new technologies in object oriented programming
 * Experience in Cloud based services(Cloud networking principles, Cloud desktop hosting)
 * Works well in a engineering team environment with other teammates who varied skills levels
 * Ability to mentor others

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Experience with infrastructure automation technologies like Docker, Vagrant, etc.
 * Experience with build automation technologies like Maven, Jenkins, etc.
 * Experience with building APIs and services using REST, SOAP, etc.
 * Experience with cloud automation scripts (AWS CLI/Bash, Terraform)
 * Experience with Splunk
 * Experience with network configurations including WireGuard and IPSEC