Mid-Level Systems Engineer
- Salary
- $150,000 - $200,000
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
What You’ll Be Owning
GRVTY is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Tysons, VA. The Systems Engineer is responsible the applications infrastructure across all networks. Technical support to make application security compliant. Responsible for tech precepts implementation and contractually responsible to be on call 24/7.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Implementation: Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability.
- Security & Redundancy: Implement and maintain robust security measures, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop custom scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network components.
- Collaboration: Work closely with developers, management, and other departments to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for system architecture, procedures, and support.
- Technology Evaluation: Research and assess emerging technologies for potential upgrades or new implementations.
What You Must Have
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in system engineering, testing, or DevOps roles.
- CI/CD Knowledge: Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
- Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix, version control (Git), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
- Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development practices.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with test frameworks
- Strategic thinking and big-picture perspective.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- A passion for IT and continuous learning.
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
- The pay range for this position is: $150,000 - $200,000
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Virginia Pay Range
$150,000—$200,000 USD
Why Choose GRVTY
GRVTY's standard text
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with generous company match
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Award Programs
- Variety of Company Sponsored Events
GRVTY's standard text
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)
Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
Ansible · Bash · Docker · Terraform · Test Automation · Unix
Rare in GRVTY's other 174 open postings.
Standard for software engineering roles
Python
Common in software engineering postings at any company.
69% of this description is written for the role. The rest is GRVTY's standard text, folded away below.
Read against GRVTY's other open postings on this site.
The team: Space Intelligence - Granite HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 38 open in Space Intelligence - Granite. 6 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in January: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (23 of 38), TypeScript (12 of 38), C (10 of 38), C++ (10 of 38), Git (10 of 38), Linux (10 of 38), AWS (8 of 38)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Systems Engineer posted Oct 12
- Data Scientist posted Oct 12
- Software Engineer posted Oct 12
- Software Engineer posted Oct 1
- Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer posted Sep 29
- Network Engineer posted Sep 23
- Software Developer (Systems Software) posted Sep 15
- Systems Engineer posted Sep 15
- Database Engineer posted Sep 14
- Data Architect posted Sep 14
- Software Engineer posted Sep 11
- Senior Software Engineer posted Sep 11
- Big Data Analyst posted Sep 11
- Big Data Analyst posted Sep 11
- Palantir Platform Engineer posted Sep 3
- Infrastructure Engineer posted Sep 3
- Software Development Engineer posted Sep 3
- UI/UX Developer posted Sep 3
- Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Network-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Android-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- iOS-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Multi-Cloud Engineer posted Aug 10
- Full Stack Developer posted Jul 15
- Data Engineer posted Jul 15
- Data Scientist posted Jul 15
- Platform Engineer posted Jul 9
- Data Scientist posted Jul 9
- Full Stack Developer posted Jul 9
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 6
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