System Engineer IV

*This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Fullscope Polygraph clearance to be considered.*

ProSync is seeking a Sr. System Engineer with experience in System Administration Automation, management and security compliance. Candidate must focus on maintaining system integrity, performance, and security for critical client/server environments, demanding strong problem-solving and communication skills. Candidate must be prepared to work with a small, mission focused team that frequently interacts with users and the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Advanced Linux Operations — Perform deep‑level administration, tuning, and troubleshooting across complex Linux environments, including NSYS‑level diagnostic workflows and root‑cause analysis.
• Automated Testing & Validation — Develop, execute, and maintain automated test procedures to validate system functionality, performance, and mission readiness.
• Script Analysis & Troubleshooting — Create, review, and debug scripts (Bash, Python, Ansible, etc.) to support automation, system diagnostics, and operational workflows.
• Collection System Support — Provide engineering and operational support for collection platforms, ensuring system stability, data integrity, and mission continuity.
• Tiered Mission Support — Deliver multi‑tier operational support, including incident response, escalation handling, and coordination with mission operations teams.
• Ansible Development — Build, maintain, and troubleshoot Ansible playbooks and automation pipelines for configuration management and system deployment.
• Containerized Environments — Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Docker, Podman, or similar technologies.
• TLS & Certificate Management — Install, configure, and troubleshoot TLS/server certificates to ensure secure communication across distributed systems.
• RF & Modem Installation — Support installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of RF systems, modems, and associated signal‑path components.
• NiFi Administration — Provide operational and administrative support for NiFi dataflow environments, including performance tuning and flow optimization.
• Kubernetes Operations — Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters supporting mission applications and distributed processing.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of experience in system engineering (OR) An Associate's Degree, a High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general system engineering experience (OR) A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience (OR) A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience.
• Advanced Linux experience; NSYS level troubleshooting experience.
• Automated testing experience.
• Scripting experience or at least the ability to walk through scripts for troubleshooting purposes.
• Collection system knowledge/experience.
• Tiered mission support experience.
• Experience creating Ansible scripts.
• Experience with containers.
• An active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Desired Requirements

• FORNSAT knowledge, experience within the collection environment.
• TLS/server certificate installation/management/troubleshooting.
• RF installation/modem experience​.
• NiFi knowledge and experience in operational support and administrative tasks.
• Experience with Kubernetes.

Compensation:

• We offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.

Education:

• Individual growth is a priority at ProSync. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so you can get your degree or that next certification you need to propel you to the next level.