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Systems Engineer - $171K
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RCT Systems
This role supports a secure IdAM/ICAM technical development program as a Platform Engineer, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining reliable, resilient cloud-based platforms used by software development teams. You’ll work closely with developers, cybersecurity engineers, DBAs, and architects to deliver enterprise software solutions in cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement robust platform and cloud infrastructure solutions
Support enterprise software development in customer cloud environments (AWS)
Provide hands‑on engineering guidance to mission teams
Maintain and secure cloud infrastructure (patching, upgrades, configuration)
Collaborate with security engineers to remediate security scan findings
Work across cross‑functional teams (Dev, Systems, Security, QA)
Required Qualifications
BS degree with 6–10 years of hands‑on systems/platform engineering experience
Strong AWS and cloud platform experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in secure, cross‑functional environments
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Skills
Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Packer)
Containers and orchestration (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes)
Serverless technologies (AWS Lambda)
Security accreditation processes
Agile / SAFe / Scrum experience
Overall, this is a hands‑on senior platform engineering role focused on cloud, automation, security, and reliability within a high‑security environment.
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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Systems Engineer - $171K
role at
RCT Systems
This role supports a secure IdAM/ICAM technical development program as a Platform Engineer, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining reliable, resilient cloud-based platforms used by software development teams. You’ll work closely with developers, cybersecurity engineers, DBAs, and architects to deliver enterprise software solutions in cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement robust platform and cloud infrastructure solutions
Support enterprise software development in customer cloud environments (AWS)
Provide hands‑on engineering guidance to mission teams
Maintain and secure cloud infrastructure (patching, upgrades, configuration)
Collaborate with security engineers to remediate security scan findings
Work across cross‑functional teams (Dev, Systems, Security, QA)
Required Qualifications
BS degree with 6–10 years of hands‑on systems/platform engineering experience
Strong AWS and cloud platform experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in secure, cross‑functional environments
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Skills
Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Packer)
Containers and orchestration (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes)
Serverless technologies (AWS Lambda)
Security accreditation processes
Agile / SAFe / Scrum experience
Overall, this is a hands‑on senior platform engineering role focused on cloud, automation, security, and reliability within a high‑security environment.
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RCT Systems by 2x
Get notified about new System Engineer jobs in Reston, VA.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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