This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link. Additionally, travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.

Systems Innovation Engineering (SIE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accelint which develops integrated software, sensor, and systems engineering solutions at the speed of relevance to provide accelerated intelligence and operational dominance to our Aerospace and Defense (A&D) customers. We are an energetic team that prioritizes innovation. Our mission is to leverage advanced technology to enhance the affordability and readiness of defense systems, ensuring superior mission effectiveness for our clients.

The Sr. Systems Engineer is a senior-level cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps engineer responsible for standing up, securing, and maintaining AWS GovCloud IL6 environments to support PLM software implementations for the Department of Defense (DoD). This role plays a critical part in the design, deployment, and automation of complex cloud-native solutions that meet stringent performance, security, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS workloads, including orchestration of containerized microservices, across both Red Hat Linux and Windows Server platforms. They will be proficient in building and managing data pipelines using AWS Glue and implementing secure, scalable solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and modern observability tools. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, proactive troubleshooting, and independent ownership of cloud architecture and system administration tasks. Candidates must hold an active security clearance, Security+ certification, and at least one current AWS certification.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business & security requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

· Build and maintain ETL data pipelines using AWS Glue, ensuring efficient movement and transformation of structured and unstructured data across secure DoD environments.

· Administer AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS (Oracle/PostgreSQL), Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, and IAM with a focus on automation, compliance, and performance.

· Design and manage containerized environments, leveraging tools like Kubernetes (e.g., RKE2), Docker, and Rancher for orchestration, scalability, and persistent storage solutions.

· Utilize Ansible playbooks for automation, and secure applications with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), managing TLS/SSL certificates, and enforcing secure authentication mechanisms.

· Responsible for administering RDS Oracle and RDS PostgreSQL databases, including initial data seeding, schema configurations, running scripts, query execution for troubleshooting, and optimizing database performance for application-specific needs

· Support installing and performing upgrades of PLM application software, applying critical patch sets, and fixing security vulnerabilities on a regular basis with all infrastructure and applications included in the technical stack.

· Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and system testing ensuring application infrastructure and performance is maintained.

· Support debug and resolution of complex application/customization defects and issues that may require performance and infrastructure related investigations and solutions.

· Develop and maintain technical documentation and architecture diagrams to support ATO documentation and team knowledge sharing.

· Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership in planning, architecture, and incident response.

Required Qualifications:

· Active U.S. DoD security clearance.

· Current Security + certification.

· Currently hold relevant AWS certifications.

· Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or other engineering discipline.

· Minimum 5 years of experience working with and setting up AWS cloud services to host and integrate enterprise applications.

· Hands-on experience operating in an IL6-certified environment in compliance with DoD security frameworks (e.g., RMF, STIGs).

· Experience creating and maintaining AWS Glue ETL pipelines.

· Advanced knowledge of Ansible playbooks, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and CI/CD practices.

· Experience with AWS services including EC2 (compute configurations), S3 (storage management), RDS (database administration), Fleet Manager (remote access and automation), Secrets Manager (credential security), and CloudWatch (logging, monitoring, and alerting)

· Experience managing Active Directory and AppStream.

· Experience collaborating with AWS Technical Support.

· Experience setting up and working with Virtualized Environments.

· Experience with installation and maintenance of database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and SQL scripting.

· Expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and Windows Server administration, including command-line.

· Proficiency with scripting or programming in Python, Bash, Java, or similar languages.

· Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience with and certifications in Agile software development methodologies.

· Experience with Fortify or other SAST security scanning tools.

· Working knowledge of secure API management, Keycloak (IAM), Confluent Kafka, and observability tools like Grafana or Kibana.

· Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and code repos leveraging GIT (e.g. repo, branches, merging, conflict resolution, build hardening, testing automation, etc.)

· Deployment, configuration, and maintenance of a Kubernetes Platform, including RKE2, Rancher Management, Longhorn (persistent storage), Keycloak (IAM), Confluent (Kafka), ECK (Elasticsearch/Kibana), and Grafana

· Knowledge of DoD software development policies and requirements.

· Experience with administration of at least 1 mainstream PLM application (PTC Windchill, Arena, FlexPLM, Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle PLM, Agile PLM, etc.)

Clearance Information: Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.

EEOC & Know Your Rights: Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

ADA: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation within the application and selection process, please contact careers@accelint.com.

E-Verify: Accelint companies utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility to work in the United States. Verification occurs after the employee has been hired and completes the Form I-9.

Salary Range: The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

Benefits include:

Paid Time OffPaid Company HolidaysMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceOptional HSA and FSABase and Voluntary Life InsuranceShort Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance401k MatchingEmployee Assistance Program

The pay range for this role is:
115,900 - 150,000 USD per year(Remote (Minneapolis, Minnesota, US))