Senior Systems Engineer Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD – 100% On-Site Brown Technologies is a rapidly growing company with a proven record of success supporting complex, cutting-edge programs. We are an employee-centric company that understands the individuals who comprise our workforce are our most important asset, and we are proudly recognized as one of “The Best Place for Working Parents.” Come join our team of experienced, dedicated, and committed professionals whose focus is to solve the mission-critical problems of our customers. Brown Technologies is currently seeking two Senior Systems Engineers to support Product Manager (PdM) Common Services at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. In this hands-on role, you will administer and harden Linux systems, build and deploy containerized workloads on Kubernetes, and implement the CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices that deliver secure software to the field. You will also provide Tier 2 system deployment support to users at APG and associated labs. This position is on-site at APG five days per week and requires travel up to 25%.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer, automate, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems supporting PdM Common Services software baselines.
- Develop, build, and deploy containerized workloads using Docker, Podman, containerd, and CRI-O.
- Deploy and administer Kubernetes clusters across distributions such as K8s, K3s, and RKE2.
- Harden Linux operating systems and containers by applying DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices, including GitOps-based delivery with tools such as ArgoCD.
- Deploy Linux operating systems to x86-based commercial hardware.
- Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate system deployment, configuration, and administration tasks.
- Manage source code and configuration baselines using software configuration management (SCM) tools such as Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
- Track and document work using Jira, Confluence, and wiki tools.
- Provide Tier 2 (advanced) system deployment support to users, both virtually and in person, at APG and associated labs.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks through completion while working as part of a collaborative engineering team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Secret Security Clearance
- Hands-on experience with Linux (RHEL) administration, automation, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with container development, building, and deployment (Docker, Podman, containerd, CRI-O).
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes deployment and administration (K8s, K3s, RKE2, etc.).
- Experience hardening Linux operating systems through application of DoD STIGs/SRGs.
- Experience hardening containers through application of DoD STIGs/SRGs.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices and implementations (e.g., ArgoCD).
- Experience deploying Linux operating systems to x86-based commercial hardware.
- Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting.
- Experience using software configuration management (SCM) tools and frameworks such as Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
- Experience using project management and tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, and wikis.
- Ability to provide Tier 2 (advanced) system deployment support to users both virtually and in person at APG and associated labs.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take ownership of tasks through completion.
- Ability to work on-site at APG five (5) days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Willingness to learn and grow as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP, including deployment, administration, and maintenance of cloud-based workloads.
- Experience with automated test frameworks (JUnit, Eggplant, Cypress.io, etc.).
Benefits of working at Brown Technologies Incorporated Brown is proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, accrued paid time off, company-provided life insurance and disability coverage, an employee assistance program, professional development such as tuition reimbursement, and other benefits that support work-life balance. We are an employee-centric company that understands the individuals that comprise our workforce are our most important asset and are recognized as one of "The Best Place for Working Parents" in Huntsville, AL. Benefits may vary based on status, but the majority of our positions include the following:
- Competitive Wages*
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
- Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Personal Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
*Final compensation for this position is determined by factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Brown Technologies Incorporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Brown Technologies Incorporated, headquartered in Huntsville, AL is a Woman-Owned and HUBZone certified small business. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation. BTI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Career Center. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
