Apply to Systems Engineer (Cloud Engineer) [Expert Level] - $179k-$199k

Seeking a senior Systems Engineer to support two secure cloud-based applications and their infrastructure. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team including developers, cybersecurity engineers, DBAs, and system architects. Candidates should have strong hands-on systems engineering experience.

Key Responsibilities

Design and integrate cloud systems and services
Support firewall and network infrastructure
Configure, patch, and maintain Linux systems
Partner with security engineers to remediate vulnerabilities
Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Participate in an on-call rotation after one year on the team

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
11–16 years of relevant systems engineering experience
Strong Linux command-line administration
Experience with Bash and Python scripting
Hands-on scripting experience
Experience working in Agile environments
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience per program requirements)

Preferred Skills

AWS cloud experience
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Configuration management tools (CloudFormation, Puppet, Groovy)
Networking and firewall troubleshooting
Web Application Firewall (WAF) administration
Cloud/non-cloud network integration
AIDE and configuration monitoring tools
Experience supporting COTS tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, Nexus, and Jenkins

Work Schedule

Core hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with flexible start/end times
On-call duty phone rotation after one year; occasional on-site response to system issues may be required.

RCT Systems offers:

Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
Immediate 401k vesting
Generous PTO and flexible schedules
$500.00 annual technology allowance

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

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