Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

The Systems Engineer will support system-level integration, environment management, and application operations across VESEE platforms. This role ensures the stability, performance, and interoperability of system components spanning infrastructure, applications, and services. The Systems Engineer works closely with development, integration, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain reliable environments, and support end-to-end system functionality.

Requirements:

• U.S Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.
• You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, application operations, or integration support roles.
  
• Experience supporting applications built with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux.
  
• Experience supporting Kafka, Redis, and Oracle DB in an operational context.
  
• Experience supporting containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
  
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React or Next.js for end-to-end system support.
  
• Experience using GitHub for source control and collaboration.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in production and pre-production environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting distributed, service-oriented architectures.
• Experience operating systems across multiple environments (development, test, production).
• Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments

Responsibilities

System Integration and Operations Support:

• Support system-level integration across services, data stores, and messaging components.
• Ensure interoperability and correct interaction between application and platform components.

Environment and Platform Management:

• Support environment management across containerized platforms using Kubernetes and Docker.
  
• Assist with environment configuration, deployment readiness, and operational stability.
  

Application Operations Support:

• Support applications developed using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux.
  
• Troubleshoot application-level issues impacting availability, performance, or functionality.

Messaging, Data, and Caching Operations:

• Support Kafka-based messaging and event flows.
  
• Support Redis caching components and Oracle DB-backed data stores.

Performance, Stability, and Reliability:

• Monitor system behavior and assist in identifying performance, capacity, and stability issues.
  
• Support remediation activities to maintain reliable system operations.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

• Troubleshoot issues across infrastructure, applications, and services.
  
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to diagnose root causes and implement fixes.
  

Collaboration and Cross-Team Support:

• Work closely with developers, system engineers, and operations teams to support delivery and sustainment.
• Provide operational input to integration and release activities.

Documentation and Operational Readiness:

• Maintain documentation related to environments, configurations, and operational procedures.
  
• Support development and maintenance of runbooks and operational reference materials.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify recurring operational issues and recommend improvements to configurations or processes.
  
• Support efforts to improve reliability and maintainability of middleware services.
  

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity:

NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

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