Systems Engineer

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Systems Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

Mid Level

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All positions require an active clearance.

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership

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The System Engineer shall be responsible for creating, sustaining, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows including data storage, data transport, data management, data security, data compliance, and knowledge store management. Additional tasking includes working with the mission customer to perform exploratory data analysis on raw data to clean, enrich, transform and convert the raw data into the required formats. The contractor shall also be responsible for devising methods to improve existing operational data flow processing, distribution, and reliability.

Position Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Experience creating, managing, and troubleshooting complex operational data flows
• Experience using Apache NiFi canvas to process and distribute data
• Experience with Corporate data flow processes and tools
• Experience with Corporate data security and compliance procedures and policies
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Position Desired Skills

• Experience writing scripts using Bash/Python
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet and SaltStack
• General HPC technical knowledge regarding compute, network, memory, and storage components
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana

Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Total Compensation Package

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $220,000

Additional Perks and Benefits

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together.
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.