Senior Systems Engineer

Be Challenged and Make a Difference In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. Description of Task to be Performed: AnaVation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our Cross Domain Engineering Team supporting mission-critical programs within the federal government. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in systems design, network infrastructure, and cloud automation—combining hands-on technical proficiency with strategic leadership. This role involves architecting, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available systems across multiple environments, including AWS and on-premises platforms, to enable critical data exchange and operational continuity across domains. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Architect, develop and support a for a highly available resource utilized FBI-wide for mission-critical programs composed of numerous AWS services and on-premises servers across multiple locations. * Automation and Cloud Integration: Automate the creation and management of AWS resources using AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda, GitLab, BASH, and Python scripting. * Infrastructure Lifecycle Automation: Design and implement an automated, hands-free monthly server rebuild and switchover process leveraging CloudFormation, Lambda, and EventBridge. * Linux Automation and Monitoring: Develop and maintain a comprehensive system of scripts and processes to automate configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of UNIX systems supporting essential FBI services. * Maintain network hardware and server infrastructure, including analysis, configuration, installation, and testing of new hardware and software. * Support daily network operations, evaluating utilization, monitoring response times, and detecting and resolving operational problems. * Troubleshoot issues at both the physical and logical levels of the network, using diagnostic tools and communication protocol analysis. * Participate in planning, design, technical reviews, and implementation of network and infrastructure projects supporting voice and data communications. * Maintain and enhance network infrastructure standards, including TCP/IP communication protocols, and ensure adherence to industry and security best practices. * Exhibit proficiency with virtualization technologies (VMware, AWS, etc.) and network administration, ensuring high system availability and scalability. * Provide technical consultation, mentorship, and training to IT personnel designated by the government. * Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and communication problems affecting production systems. * Manage patching, certification, and accreditation tasks, ensuring compliance with approved baselines and government standards. * Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quick Reference Guides to support continuity and knowledge transfer. * Serve as a technical advisor for system and database design, development, and procurement, recommending solutions for performance, security, and scalability. * Set and maintain standards for client/server database architecture, ensuring consistent implementation across enterprise environments. This position requires a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain CI Poly. This position is on-site in Vienna VA with no remote option. ### Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. * 7–9 years of documented experience in Information Systems Engineering, including: * Hardware and network designs for large-scale enterprise applications such as but not limited to, cloud service providers, network design and implementation, datacenter experience, network/systems administration, domain administration, virtualization platforms, SaaS, PaaS. * Implementing and maintaining security best practices, creating and maintaining documentation for architecture, configuration and processes. * Experience establishing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems for cloud and on premise resources. * Optimizing on premise and cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance. * Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to performance and availability. * Documented and demonstrated experience with troubleshooting and problem solving. * Experience with software development. * Experience scripting and programming for automation. * Experience monitoring large enterprise production applications. * Experience troubleshooting production applications. * Experience with performance tuning and fault finding. * Experience in design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning. * Documented and demonstrated experience with troubleshooting and problem solving. * Documented and demonstrated experience as an individual consultant or a team lead. ### Preferred Qualifications: * Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) within secure, multi-network environments. * Cloud certification * Expertise with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages for infrastructure management. * Proficiency with AWS CloudFormation, Lambda, EventBridge, GitLab, and related automation pipelines. * Familiarity with Oracle SuperCluster, Solaris, and RHEL systems administration. * Experience in platform management, capacity planning, and performance tuning for mission-critical systems Benefits * Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents * 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents * 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance * 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents * 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting * Competitive Pay * Generous paid leave and holiday package * Tuition and training reimbursement * Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team. If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.