Systems Engineer
Location: Fort George G Meade
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: Base-2 Solutions is seeking a highly skilled
Systems Engineer to join our innovative team. Our Systems Engineers
are key contributors to the design, integration, and maintenance of
complex systems supporting critical national defense and
intelligence missions. We are looking for individuals with strong
technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative
mindset to drive the success of system development lifecycles from
concept to deployment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced
environment, working across multiple domains such as networking,
cloud, security, and systems architecture. Responsibilities:
Designs, develops, integrates, and maintains complex systems,
ensuring they meet both technical requirements and customer needs.
Conducts system architecture analysis, modeling, and trade studies
to determine optimal solutions. Supports requirements gathering,
decomposition, and traceability throughout the system lifecycle.
Performs systems integration, testing, verification, and validation
activities. Collaborates closely with software engineers, network
engineers, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure system
interoperability and compliance. Troubleshoots and resolves
system-level issues related to performance, scalability, and
reliability. Develops and maintains system documentation, including
design documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and
operational procedures. Provides input to risk assessments,
mitigations, and contingency plans. Supports deployment and
sustainment activities, including patch management, upgrades, and
system monitoring. Ensures systems meet cybersecurity and
compliance standards, collaborating with ISSOs and ISSEs as needed.
Experience with some or all of the following: Operating systems:
Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server, Unix, macOS
Virtualization platforms: VMware, Hyper-V, KVM Cloud platforms:
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Networking protocols and
hardware: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VLANs, firewalls, routers, switches
System monitoring and management tools: Splunk, SolarWinds, Nagios,
Zabbix Configuration management tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef,
SaltStack Infrastructure automation and scripting: Python, Bash,
PowerShell System design methodologies and documentation: Use case
diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), system block diagrams
Knowledge of security frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, RMF, DoD STIGs,
FedRAMP Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
Collaboration tools: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow Experience with
DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integration with cloud and
on-premises environments Security Certifications such as CISSP,
Security Technical Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect,
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, Cisco
CCNA/CCNP Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation Above market fixed
salary or hourly pay. Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with
business development and company growth. Health 100% paid premiums
for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans
from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from
PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible. HSA and FSA options. 100%
paid premiums for dental insurance. 100% paid premiums for vision
insurance. Income Protection 100% paid premiums for short-term
disability. 100% paid premiums for long-term disability. 100% paid
premiums for accidental death & dismemberment. 100% paid premiums
for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit. Retirement 8%
company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting. 401k pre-tax
and Roth options. Leave Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off
(PTO). 11 days of paid floating holidays. Work-Life Balance
Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work
period. Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and
project-dependent). View our detailed Pay & Benefits Equal
Opportunity Employer Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
status as a protected veteran.
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