Systems Engineer en MetaPhase Consulting
MetaPhase Consulting · Washington, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Oficina en Washington
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?
MetaPhase is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its Financial Systems Modernization (FSM) efforts. This role is responsible for leading the design, administration, and optimization of AWS cloud infrastructure, with a focus on both systems architecture and data architecture. The Systems Engineer will play a central role in supporting architecture best practices, data management, archive strategies, and integration activities using AWS-hosted environments, while embedding security best practices aligned to federal cybersecurity frameworks.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure to support enterprise applications, data services, and integrations.
- Collaborate with data teams to optimize data storage, movement, and accessibility across AWS environments.
- Work with external groups to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot interfaces with an ERP system.
- Implement and monitor security best practices, identity and access management, and compliance with FedRAMP and DHS security policies.
- Lead integration efforts between cloud-based systems and on-premise environments, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity.
- Develop and implement archive strategies for structured and unstructured data that meet retention, compliance, and performance requirements.
- Monitor system health, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Work closely with developers, data engineers, security teams, and operations staff to ensure solutions are aligned with organizational goals.
What We Need From You (Required):
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture and systems engineering
- Strong proficiency in configuring and maintaining AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and APIs for secure data processing
- Experience with automated AWS resource provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CloudFormation)
- Experience designing archive and retention strategies
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills across systems and data pipelines
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- U.S. Citizenship required, DHS Suitability preferred or ability to obtain one
Bonus Points (Desired):
- Experience supporting DHS modernization or ERP efforts
- Experience working with financial, procurement, and asset management systems/data
- Familiarity with Informatica IICS, PowerCenter, and IDQ
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA
- AWS Solutions Architect Certifications: Professional or Specialty Certifications
Work Setup:
- Hybrid – Remote. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education:
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Compensation:
- 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 $90k - $105k.
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
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:
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- 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
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.
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