Overview
Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Systems Engineer in Chantilly, Tyson's Corner or Warrenton, VA. The Systems Engineer will develop, build, deploy, manage, and administer cloud software and infrastructure designed to deliver complex software products in a production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Cloud engineering professional with significant experience in developing and deploying repeatable processes, tools, and cloud infrastructure that enable the delivery of software in and on-demand cadence. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can keep pace with software development.
What will you do?
As a member of the Infrastructure Team, this candidate will assist in the assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of systems tailored for rapid data processing on disparate data sets. Activities include but are not limited to:
- Assess, develop, or enhance system capabilities to meet new or evolving requirements
- Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair
- Assist application teams with creation, configuration, integration, and management of Linux systems and platforms
- Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams, as necessary, to efficiently resolve issues
- Document and provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools
- Provide system accreditation support to include security configurations, system scanning, and audits
- Work across internal and external government organizations to develop, implement, debug, monitor, and support complex data processing capabilities. This requires the use of internal and external enterprise tools for analysis and authorizations
- Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud software and infrastructure that extend or replace existing capabilities
- Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a repeatable and reliable manner
- Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers, and other engineering groups
- Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements introductions systems and platforms
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
- Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures
- Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization's capabilities
Do you have what it takes?
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- Minimum five (5) years of related Systems and Linux Engineering experience
Experience securing cloud environments and supporting customer accreditation for highly sensitive systemsExperience working on large projects involving multiple IC organization
Experience working with multiple large data flows and analyzing data failure conditions
Experience deploying code in AWS utilizing solutions such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation - Extensive experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, preferably RHEL/CentOS (installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting)Prior experience with one or more scripting tools: Shell, Perl/CGI, Python, RubyStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical information both orally and written
Desired Skills:
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VTG Defense
Dec 31, 2025