US Citizenship is required.
An active TS/SCI is required.
An adjudicated CI Polygraph is required prior to start.
Security+ certification is required.
Systems Engineer-IT
Work Location: Herndon, VA
DPG Solutions is looking for a mid- to senior-level Systems Engineer-IT with a strong DevOps background to support the Data Centric Multi-Level Secure® (DC-MLS®) Enterprise team in Herndon, Virginia.
The DC-MLS® Enterprise team supports the initial deployment, integration, and coordination of site support for DC-MLS® implementations across high-performance computing programs, other customer contracts, and the DC-MLS® Core team.
This is a hands-on position for an engineer who can work across Unix and Linux systems, scripting, software development, configuration management, and deployment automation. The ideal candidate understands how to build repeatable deployment processes, troubleshoot technical issues across the environment, and support secure systems throughout the deployment lifecycle.
This position also offers a unique growth opportunity within DPG. You will have visibility with the customer, work directly with technical and mission stakeholders, and help strengthen DPG’s presence on an important program in Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Support the initial deployment, integration, and coordination of site support for DC-MLS® Enterprise implementations.
- Support DC-MLS® deployments across high-performance computing programs, customer contracts, and the DC-MLS® Core environment.
- Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Unix and Linux-based systems.
- Develop and maintain automation using Python, Perl, Korn shell, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other scripting technologies.
- Develop, manage, and improve DevOps deployment automation processes.
- Support software builds, integration, configuration management, testing, deployment, and operational activities.
- Use revision control and development platforms such as CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, and GitLab CI.
- Maintain system and software configuration baselines across deployment environments.
- Troubleshoot software, operating system, scripting, configuration, and deployment-related issues.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, HPC, and mission teams.
- Document deployment procedures, system configurations, technical issues, and operational support activities.
- Support secure configuration, access control, vulnerability remediation, and customer compliance requirements.
- Coordinate technical activities between deployment sites, program stakeholders, and the DC-MLS® Core team.
Required Qualifications
- 5 or more years of combined experience in Linux systems administration, scripting, software development, configuration management, DevOps, or systems engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of Unix and Linux operating environments.
- Proficiency with Python, Perl, Korn shell, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting technologies.
- Experience developing and maintaining deployment automation processes.
- Experience with configuration management and repeatable system deployment practices.
- Experience with revision control platforms such as CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, or GitLab CI.
- Experience troubleshooting software, operating systems, deployment automation, and configuration issues.
- Ability to work effectively with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and mission stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Security+ certification.
- Active TS/SCI with an adjudicated CI Polygraph prior to start.
- US Citizenship.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting DC-MLS®, multi-level secure systems, cross-domain solutions, or similarly controlled environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise deployments, initial site activation, integration, or fielded system operations.
- Experience working with high-performance computing systems or HPC program environments.
- Experience supporting classified systems and national security customers.
- Experience with GitLab CI, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or software deployment frameworks.
- Experience with systems engineering activities such as requirements analysis, integration, testing, deployment, and operational support.
- Experience maintaining technical documentation, system baselines, deployment procedures, and configuration records.
- Experience working in Agile development or engineering environments.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a hands-on engineer who understands how secure systems are configured, automated, deployed, and supported in operational environments.
The right candidate will be comfortable moving between Linux administration, scripting, software support, configuration management, and deployment automation. You should be able to investigate problems across the technical stack, coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, and help create reliable and repeatable deployment processes.
This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, wants meaningful visibility with the customer, and is excited about helping DPG expand its presence on the program.
About DPG Solutions
DPG Solutions provides mission-focused engineering, software development, DevSecOps, systems administration, and cleared technical support to national security customers. We focus on hiring strong mid- to senior-level engineers who can integrate quickly, solve real problems, and deliver value in complex mission environments.
Overview of Benefits
- Company-funded 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan: 25% of base pay deposited every pay period, vested on day one of employment
- All healthcare benefits and premiums paid by the company, including a company HSA contribution
- Annual performance bonuses
- 250 hours of PTO, with up to 40 hours available to carry over
- Biannual company-sponsored events for employees and their families
- Certification reimbursement and tuition reimbursement