Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call “The Makpar Way,” we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.
The Position:
Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join our growing team. The Systems Engineer will provide support for an Agency (Police “Department”) of approximately 3,200 users. The Systems Engineer will provide business knowledge and technical expertise to implement strategies, evaluate products, and build upon an infrastructure that supports the changing needs of the Agency. This role requires collaboration with federal program managers, agency staff, contracting officers, and multi-disciplinary development teams. The Systems Engineer will design, develop, and integrate complex work systems for every stage of a lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be able to reliably deliver mission-critical infrastructure with an eye toward accessibility, optimization, and security.
The Position:Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join our growing team. The Systems Engineer will provide support for an Agency (Police “Department”) of approximately 3,200 users. The Systems Engineer will provide business knowledge and technical expertise to implement strategies, evaluate products, and build upon an infrastructure that supports the changing needs of the Agency. This role requires collaboration with federal program managers, agency staff, contracting officers, and multi-disciplinary development teams. The Systems Engineer will design, develop, and integrate complex work systems for every stage of a lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be able to reliably deliver mission-critical infrastructure with an eye toward accessibility, optimization, and security.
Role Specific Duties/ Role Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor all infrastructure and systems installations, including configuration, testing, and maintenance
Implement and maintain strategies for backup, security, and redundancy
Identify potential issues and implement solutions proactively
Craft custom scripts that reduce the need for human interaction
Enable faster and smarter business processes and develop meaningful analytics
Engage regularly with upper management, providing reports on project status, activities, and achievements
Communicate with stakeholders to identify what they want to accomplish with a system
Use expert-level administration and optimization of hosts and servers to ensure high degree of availability and appropriate resource management
Standardize and automate processes using scripting technology
Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware components, and leverage IT staff for routine tasks by clearly documenting design, maintenance, and support procedures
Test software routinely for bugs, redundancies, and security issues
Conduct high-level root-cause analysis of service interruptions and establish preventive measures
The Systems Engineer will be expected to supervise others.
The Systems Engineer is required to be onsite at the Fairchild Building in downtown Washington, DC three (3) days per week.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience (6+ years) in enterprise systems engineering design and support.
Deep knowledge of server operating systems, hardware, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
Certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, Cisco, or others a plus.
Experience using database management software
Ability to use various programming languages, such as Ruby and Python
Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
Expertise in a variety of tools and technologies, such as Active Directory, PowerShell, and monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems, current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching
Experience in project management, application design and integration, and cloud computing (specifically Microsoft Azure)
Expertise in creating, analyzing, and repairing large-scale distributed systems
Knowledge of Git or other version-control software
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Additional Requirements as per contract/client (Optional or Preferred):
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.
Knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Linux, UNIX).
Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Perl).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP, IP).
Proficiency with version-control systems (e.g., Git).
Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and the ability to devise effective solutions for complex challenges.
Leadership: Guiding teams and making informed decisions to achieve project goals.
Attention to Detail: Minimizing errors and ensuring accuracy in system design and implementation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder briefings, technical documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Benefits:
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
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