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? Role Summary MetaPhase is seeking a Systems Engineer with 5+ years of experience to support government applications by securing, sustaining, and improving the underlying systems in a cloud environment. This role involved a combination of traditional server administration and forward-leaning DevOps practices. What You Will Be Doing * Ensure security vulnerabilities are mitigated in a timely fashion. * Maintain automated processes and scheduled tasks. * Enable monitoring and logging for system observability and compliance. * Improve system performance and proactively maximize system availability. * Document procedures and configurations. * Establish and continually improve CI/CD pipelines to automate security scanning and testing. * Work with developers to improve the developer experience and instill DevOps values and principles. * Share responsibility with the cloud team to sustain and improve cloud infrastructure. * Help the government comply with agency and federal policies and audits. * Setup incident response protocols, plans, and procedures. What We Need From You (Required) * A minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps and Systems Engineering. * U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). * Experience AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS. * Strong Windows Server administration skills including PowerShell and batch files. * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent. * Applied knowledge of DevOps practices and principles such as continuous improvement, automation, CI/CD, and "shift left". * Ability to remediate security findings related to network and software configurations (i.e., TLS certificates, open ports, OS settings). * Superb verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences throughout an organization. Ability to write documentation for various audiences. Bonus Points (Desired) * Familiar with Java applications and Apache Tomcat. Ability to read Java logs and troubleshoot errors. * Oracle RDBMS (database exports/imports, basic SQL). * Skilled in using the Atlassian product suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo. * Proven ability to work as a professional contractor and maintain great relationships with customers. * Relevant AWS and/or Microsoft certifications. Work Location Currently remote. However, hybrid (Washington, DC) is a possibility. Travel None Education Level Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, or related 4-year degree. Clearance Level Ability to Obtain a Public Trust; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS) 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 120k-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: Fastest Growing * Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 * Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021 * Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies - 2021, 2022, 2023 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 Company & Individual Awards * 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year * 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee * 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist * 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue) * 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist - Brett McLaren * 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 - Brett McLaren * 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards - Beth Angerman * 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business - Fred Costa * 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award * 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist * 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million * 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist 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