MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-driven, and customer-focused Systems Engineer to join our team in Laurel, MD.

You will play a critical role in supporting the enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global, mission-focused workforce. This position supports the high-visibility Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, responsible for the delivery and security of MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), the foundation for enterprise-wide services. As a Systems Engineer, you will work alongside customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and vendors to support the implementation and compliance of advanced EIT capabilities through Data Center & Compute Services.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**

+ Daily troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9 Operating Systems

+ Providing Ubuntu support

+ Oversee cross-platform virtual machine lifecycles across Linux hypervisor environments _(possibly Windows)_ , optimizing resource allocation and compute capacity.

+ Maintain and manage various versions of OpenStack across multi-region deployments

+ Troubleshoot issues across Agency GOTS OpenStack platforms

+ Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Puppet

+ May include developing end-to-end Python and Bash scripts to automate daily operational tasks, reduce manual toil, and streamline system provisioning workflows

+ Manage YUM repos (GOTS repository management)

+ Utilize Naemon and Grafana diagnostic tooling to execute systemic performance analysis and proactively address health degraded states.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline with 14 years of relevant experience as a Systems Engineer OR 19 years of Systems Engineering experience with no degree.

+ IAT II certification (DoD 8140 required upon start of employment. Acceptable certifications include: CCNA-Security/CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP)

+ OpenStack experience

+ Linux experience to include Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9

+ Experience with Grafana and Naemon

+ Hypervisor Virtual Machine, Ansible and Puppet experience

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ MachineShop experience

+ Python development language

+ Understanding of Return-to-Service (RTS) protocols

+ Familiarity with Pagent and Putty

+ Bash scripting

**Clearance Requirements:**

+ Must possess and maintain a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

+ Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

+ Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.