Systems Engineer

Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values-passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness-and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference-for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Systems Engineer with AWS experience to support the FBI under the ITSSS-2 contract. This role involves managing and modernizing the infrastructure for high-impact law enforcement applications and services. The engineer will work across cloud and on-prem environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal security standards.

This position requires a balance of hands-on technical execution, systems thinking, and collaboration with stakeholders in a classified environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain creative end-to-end solutions in AWS GovCloud
• Build and manage systems across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
• Adhere to security and compliance requirements and guidelines
• Document new and existing solutions (knowledge base articles, functional and technical diagrams , configuration management )
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and system monitoring using tools like Ansible , Terraform , and CloudFormation
• Support and optimize CI/CD processes, containerization, and system integrations
• Conduct troubleshooting and performance tuning across Linux and Windows-based systems
• Work alongside cybersecurity, network, and DevOps teams to ensure zero-trust and FedRAMP alignment
• Monitor systems for uptime, availability, and security anomalies using tools like CloudWatch , Splunk , or Datadog
• Maintain documentation, diagrams, and SOPs for system architecture and runbooks
• Participate in sprint planning, technical reviews, and stakeholder briefings

What We Need From You (Required):

• Current active Top-Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure support
• Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure with AWS services (e.g., EKS, ECS, EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, Lambda, RDS)
• Proficiency with Linux systems administration and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, or Python)
• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code ( IaC ) and automation
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Working knowledge of NIST security standards , STIGs , and FedRAMP controls
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Points (desired):

• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect Associate)
• Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, or other national security clients
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or Docker in secure cloud environments
• Experience supporting enclave-based systems or cross-domain solutions
• Knowledge of zero-trust architectures and endpoint compliance strategies

Work Setup & Clearance:

• Washington, DC
• Clearance: Position requires a current, active Top-Secret clearance with the capability to obtain an (SCI) as requested by the government. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Travel:

• Occasional travel to Winchester, VA

Compensation:

• Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 130k-150k.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

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• Washington Post Top Workplaces - 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal's Best Places to Work - 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work - 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms - 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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