Systems Engineer

MetaPhase ConsultingWashington D.c., United StatesOnsite

Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Systems Engineer with AWS experience to support the FBI under the ITSSS-2 contract. This role involves managing and modernizing the infrastructure for high-impact law enforcement applications and services. The engineer will work across cloud and on-prem environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance with federal security standards.This position requires a balance of hands-on technical execution, systems thinking, and collaboration with stakeholders in a classified environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

Design, implement, and maintaincreative end-to-end solutions in AWS GovCloud
Build and manage systems across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
Adhere to security and compliance requirements and guidelines
Document new and existing solutions (knowledge base articles, functional and technical diagrams, configuration management)
Automate provisioning, configuration management, and system monitoring using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation
Support and optimize CI/CD processes, containerization, and system integrations
Conduct troubleshooting and performance tuning across Linux and Windows-based systems
Work alongside cybersecurity, network, and DevOps teams to ensure zero-trust and FedRAMP alignment
Monitor systems for uptime, availability, and security anomalies using tools like CloudWatch, Splunk, or Datadog
Maintain documentation, diagrams, and SOPs for system architecture and runbooks
Participate in sprint planning, technical reviews, and stakeholder briefings

What We Need From You (Required):

Current active Top-Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
5+ years of experiencein systems engineering or infrastructure support
Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure with AWS services (e.g., EKS, ECS, EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, Lambda, RDS)
Proficiency with Linux systems administration and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, or Python)
Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Working knowledge of NIST security standards, STIGs, and FedRAMP controls
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Points (desired):

AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect Associate)
Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, or other national security clients
Familiarity with Kubernetes or Docker in secure cloud environments
Experience supporting enclave-based systems or cross-domain solutions
Knowledge of zero-trust architectures and endpoint compliance strategies

Work Setup & Clearance:

Washington, DC
Clearance: Position requires a current, active Top-Secret clearance with the capability to obtain an (SCI) as requested by the government. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Travel:

Occasional travel to Winchester, VA

Compensation:

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 130k-150k.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:Best Places to Work

Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.#LI-Hybrid#dice

Life at MetaPhase Consulting

Thrive Here & What We ValueCollaborative work environment | Opportunities for professional growth and development | Flexible work schedule options | Recognition for outstanding performance</s> | MetaPhase values authenticity and being quirky as cool | They take their work seriously but also enjoy the work they do and the people they work with | They foster a culture of shared values, including passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness | They believe that their people are their difference for clients and colleagues</s> | MetaPhase values authenticity, passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness | Emphasizes the importance of people as their difference for both clients and colleagues | Fosters a culture where individuals with different passions and strengths work together to create new solutions that challenge the status quo | Encourages learning and growth opportunities for employees | Recognized by industry as one of the fastest-growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation</s> | MetaPhase believes in being authentic and taking the work seriously while also enjoying it. | They foster a culture where individuals are united by shared values - passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness. | They prioritize their employees and culture above all else.</s> | 1. 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Emphasis on employees and culture first approach.</s> | They foster a culture of shared values - passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness | They prioritize their people as their difference for clients and colleagues | They offer honest advice and practical guidance to clients | They take advantage of every opportunity available to learn and grow | They believe in being the difference and making it happen</s> | 1. MetaPhase values authenticity and being quirky | 2. They take their work seriously but also enjoy the work they do and the people they work with | 3. They foster a culture of shared values, including passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness | 4. They believe that their people are their difference for clients and colleagues | 5. MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunities for all qualified applicants.</s> | 1. Quirky is Cool | 2. Authenticity is the only way to be | 3. Shared Values: Passion, Solidarity, Generosity, Curiosity, Boldness | 4. United by shared values | 5. People are our difference for clients and colleagues.</s> | 1. MetaPhase values authenticity and being quirky. | 2. They foster a culture where employees are united by shared values passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness. | 3. They believe that their people are their difference for clients and colleagues.</s> | 2. They take the work they do very seriously and do a lot of important missionfocused work for their clients. | 3. They foster a culture in which they are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work they do and how they do it. | 4. MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.</s> | 1. MetaPhase believes that being authentic is the only way to be! | 2. They foster a culture where shared values come alive in the work they do and how they do it. | 3. They prioritize their employees and culture above all else.</s> | 1. Passionate and Authentic Work Environment | 2. Shared Values of Solidarity, Generosity, Curiosity, and Boldness | 3. Emphasis on Employee Development and Growth Opportunities | 4. HighVisibility Federal Program under the FBI's Information Technology Supplies and Support Services (ITSSS) contract. | 5. MissionCritical Tier 2/3 support and incident resolution for a secure, fast-paced environment supporting national security.</s>