ME00563-Systems Engineer 3

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: Engineering 1

Job Summary

• Seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of a collaborative team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining DevOps infrastructure and services that support multiple product teams
• This role focuses on enabling automation across build, test, and deployment processes while ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performing cloud-based environments
• The engineer will work closely with development and operations teams to improve system performance, streamline delivery pipelines, and support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps infrastructure supporting multiple product teams
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Build and maintain automation scripts using languages such as Python
• Install, configure, and optimize Kubernetes environments, with a focus on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
• Implement and maintain cloud-native logging and monitoring solutions, including Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Develop, manage, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines using GitLab runners and Argo CD for automated build, test, and deployment processes
• Manage and maintain Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, including services such as EC2, Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, EFS, and EBS
• Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues to ensure system uptime and stability
• Support continuous improvement of DevOps processes, tools, and best practices
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical solutions and priorities

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, particularly EKS
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python or similar languages
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes using Helm charts
• Familiarity with open-source (FOSS) tools such as PGAdmin and related ecosystem tools
• Knowledge of Kubernetes storage classes (e.g., GP3, Longhorn, EBS)
• Experience with GitOps tools such as Argo CD
• Understanding of performance tuning and scaling strategies in cloud environments

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

About the Company

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.