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About the job

Suvi Global Services is looking for a talented Sr. Systems Engineer to add to their dynamic team supporting highly visible federal contracts. This role supports and provides security monitoring and auditing. The Systems Engineer will work directly with clients and technical teams to provide recommendations and assistance regarding systems engineering and development. This role also supports various projects as required.

This is a remote role with approximately 25% on-site work. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot MySQL (MariaDB) and Postgresql databases deployed with services like AWS RDS and Aurora, or Kubernetes Cloud Native Postgres.

Cloud platform agnostic with a focus on AWS and Azure.

Ensure software updates are correctly deployed.

Manage and use the Git version control system.

Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Troubleshoot source code, identify, and correct errors using systems debugging tools.

Ensure all systems have broad useful instrumentation in place and develop monitoring systems that provide actionable alerts based on those metrics.

Make use of DevOps tools, such as Terraform, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Jenkins, and Git to write tools that automate everything you are responsible for Build and maintain Kubernetes and cloud centric CI/CD pipeline the use of containers.

Support full application lifecycle development by advising developers on how to provide stable and secure code.

Understanding of security best practices and ability to implement NIST 800-53 in Cloud environments.

Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) is a plus.

Familiar with traditional virtualization platforms.

Integrate traditional deployments with serverless platforms such as the Microsoft Power Platform.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of military active duty, or 5+ years relevant experience in a technical or analytical field.

Active Secret Clearance required with an eligibility to hold Top Secret.

5+ years Cloud and Kubernetes experience.

Superb written and oral communication skills.

Expert in DevSecOps methodologies and how to build and operate reliable systems.

Knowledge of networking fundamentals in the cloud and datacenter.

JavaScript/Typescript, Bash, and general programming experience.

Knowledge of AWS including EKS, Advanced networking, Organizations, Control Tower, and associated services.

AWS associate level certification, and Kubernetes developer (CKAD) or administrator (CKA).

A deep understanding of HTTP performance and security.

Expert of Linux and Kubernetes administration and services.

Familiarity with the fundamentals of Agile project management.

Desired Qualifications:

Elasticsearch, Kibana and Logstash experience.

Networking tools such as AWS transit gateway and Fortinet products.

AWS Professional and/or Specialty (Database, Security, Advanced Networking, or Machine learning) certifications.

AWS CDK.

Security Specialist (CKS).

Knowledge and certification of other cloud platforms such as GCP and Azure, or private platforms such as OpenShift.

Deploying Kubernetes in a physical environment.

Job ID

2026-25843 Work Type

Remote Pay Range

$185,000 - $195,000 Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.