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AnaVation

Location:
United States, Vienna

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

AnaVation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our Cross Domain Engineering Team supporting mission-critical programs within the federal government. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in systems design, network infrastructure, and cloud automation—combining hands-on technical proficiency with strategic leadership. This role involves architecting, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available systems across multiple environments, including AWS and on-premises platforms, to enable critical data exchange and operational continuity across domains.

Job Responsibility:

Architect, develop and support a for a highly available resource for mission-critical programs composed of numerous AWS services and on-premises servers across multiple locations
Automation and Cloud Integration: Automate the creation and management of AWS resources using AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda, GitLab, BASH, and Python scripting
Infrastructure Lifecycle Automation: Design and implement an automated, hands-free monthly server rebuild and switchover process leveraging CloudFormation, Lambda, and EventBridge
Linux Automation and Monitoring: Develop and maintain a comprehensive system of scripts and processes to automate configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of UNIX systems
Maintain network hardware and server infrastructure, including analysis, configuration, installation, and testing of new hardware and software
Support daily network operations, evaluating utilization, monitoring response times, and detecting and resolving operational problems
Troubleshoot issues at both the physical and logical levels of the network, using diagnostic tools and communication protocol analysis
Participate in planning, design, technical reviews, and implementation of network and infrastructure projects supporting voice and data communications
Maintain and enhance network infrastructure standards, including TCP/IP communication protocols, and ensure adherence to industry and security best practices
Exhibit proficiency with virtualization technologies (VMware, AWS, etc.) and network administration, ensuring high system availability and scalability
Provide technical consultation, mentorship, and training to IT personnel designated by the government
Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and communication problems affecting production systems
Manage patching, certification, and accreditation tasks, ensuring compliance with approved baselines and government standards
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quick Reference Guides to support continuity and knowledge transfer
Serve as a technical advisor for system and database design, development, and procurement, recommending solutions for performance, security, and scalability
Set and maintain standards for client/server database architecture, ensuring consistent implementation across enterprise environments

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
7–9 years of documented experience in Information Systems Engineering
Hardware and network designs for large-scale enterprise applications
Implementing and maintaining security best practices, creating and maintaining documentation for architecture, configuration and processes
Experience establishing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems for cloud and on premise resources
Optimizing on premise and cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance
Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to performance and availability
Documented and demonstrated experience with troubleshooting and problem solving
Experience with software development
Experience scripting and programming for automation
Experience monitoring large enterprise production applications
Experience troubleshooting production applications
Experience with performance tuning and fault finding
Experience in design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning
Documented and demonstrated experience as an individual consultant or a team lead
This position requires a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain CI Poly

Nice to have:

Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) within secure, multi-network environments
Cloud certification
Expertise with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages for infrastructure management
Proficiency with AWS CloudFormation, Lambda, EventBridge, GitLab, and related automation pipelines
Familiarity with Oracle SuperCluster, Solaris, and RHEL systems administration
Experience in platform management, capacity planning, and performance tuning for mission-critical systems

What we offer:

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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