Job Description
As a Systems Engineer , you will be responsible for working constructively with the security, operations, and development teams to ensure mission continuity in support of the mission!
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What You Will Be Doing :
- Participating in requirements gathering, the design process, product reviews, and deployment activities.
- Applying Agile / Scrum project management model for a given development effort.
- Troubleshooting systems, hardware, and software when issues occur.
- Documenting standard operating procedures needed to perform maintenance and deployment, and resolving more frequently encountered issues.
- Reducing commonly encountered problems in development or deployment via Bash, Python, or Powershell scripts.
- Ensuring system compliance with enterprise technical architecture and security directives.
- Assisting in keeping management apprised of project or program status.
- Assisting project and program teams in preparing for program management reviews.
Required Skills
Must Have :
MUST HAVE a Current and Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph, as the customer is NOT sponsoring clearances.At least 16 years' experience plus a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.Strong oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated aptitude for communicating effectively.Demonstrated ability to orchestrate Amazon Web Services (AWS) via CloudFormation templates and stacks.Demonstrated ability in using the GitHub code repository.Administrative / Engineering experience with Apache, Tomcat, and Nginx web servers, including experience troubleshooting TLS issues.Knowledge of database configuration / management using PostgreSQL or MySQL.Desired Skills
Nice to Have :
In-depth knowledge of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and security-related concepts, with experience in the administration and configuration of PKI software on Linux and Windows.Familiarity with configuring Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).Experience in security review of applications and infrastructure and how to implement security hardening of hardware and software.Experience with cloud-based design, implementation, and configuration.Experience with scripting languages like Perl, Bash, Powershell, and Python.Experience with infrastructure automation technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.Experience with build automation technologies like Maven and Jenkins.Experience with building / using APIs and services using REST and SOAP.Additional Details
Crimson Phoenix considers people our most important asset. Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate exceptional individuals from every background who share our commitment to the customer, our passion for the mission, our delight for innovation, and our determination to achieve excellence in everything we do.
We offer phenomenal benefits to our employees, allowing them to focus on the mission, knowing that Crimson Phoenix is focused on them! Just some of the benefits we offer :
Dollar for dollar 5% 401k match, with immediate vestmentPaid Time Off (PTO)Multiple Medical Plans from which you can choose.Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionVision / DentalPaid for Short-term / Long-term DisabilityPaid for Group Life InsuranceEmployee recognition for anniversaries, birthdays, and customer kudos!Click APPLY to be contacted about this position and find out more details.
We are a small, growth-oriented, federal contractor that delivers professional services in support of the Intelligence & Federal Community. Located outside of Washington D.C., we are a fast-paced group due to the customers' diversity, types of projects, environments, and roles we support. To learn more, please visit
Crimson Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce.
It is the policy of Crimson Phoenix to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.