Systems Engineer

About the role

What You'll be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. Support as a member of a team specializing in technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices, and applications across a myriad of Sponsor’s initiatives.

What You Must Have

- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available back-end systems using Python and Neo4J.

- Collaborate with the development team to identify and prioritize project requirements.

- Develop and maintain Neo4J databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability. Write efficient and scalable Python code, following best practices and coding standards.

- Collaborate with a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers.

- Experience with Cl/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab Cl/CD).

- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).

- Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.

- Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).

- Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

- Optimize Kubernetes deployments for performance, cost, and reliability.

- Work in high-security environments, adhering to strict security protocols and compliance requirements.

- Implement security best practices and ensure the integrity of sensitive data.

- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.

- Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.

- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, working closely with the development team and other stakeholders.

What Would be Nice to Have

- AWS Certified Developer -Associate or Professional.

- Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD).

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Virginia Pay Range

$150,000-$250,000