Lead IT Systems Engineer - Public Sector

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead IT Systems Engineer - Public Sector in the United States.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced systems engineering professional to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of secure enterprise infrastructure environments supporting critical public sector operations. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership across cloud platforms, Kubernetes environments, network security, automation, and systems integration. You will work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment focused on innovation, operational resilience, and scalable infrastructure solutions. This position offers the opportunity to influence architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, and support mission-critical systems leveraging modern cloud and automation technologies. Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers who thrive in highly technical environments and are passionate about improving reliability, security, and operational efficiency across complex infrastructure ecosystems.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and contribute to system architecture, engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and operational support initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise infrastructure solutions across Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services environments.
• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure incidents and system performance issues.
• Deploy, configure, and administer Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and cloud-native systems.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to improve operational efficiency.
• Design and implement network security solutions, including intrusion prevention and detection systems.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, methodologies, and infrastructure improvements that support long-term scalability and performance.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system functionality, performance, and security requirements.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems, virtualized environments, storage systems, and supporting infrastructure components.
• Build, integrate, patch, and prepare systems for production deployment and rapid remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain internal applications while improving performance, scalability, and dependency management.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational reliability for production systems and applications.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support design reviews, technical planning, and implementation activities.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing on modern technologies and engineering best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide rapid response support for outages and maintenance windows.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Linux systems engineering experience, including Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky Linux environments.
• 3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience, including Helm chart development and application deployment.
• 3+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Services.
• 5+ years of experience managing Elasticsearch environments, including indexing, clustering, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Solid understanding of networking, network security, encryption technologies, access protection methods, and cross-domain solutions.
• Experience with VMware vSphere ESXi, virtualization platforms, PostgreSQL, and distributed infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with Unix scripting languages such as Ruby, Perl, or advanced shell scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in highly technical environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical teams and customers.
• Availability to support 24/7 maintenance windows and infrastructure incidents as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment with flexible collaboration opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience, location, and technical expertise.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and wellness benefits.
• Access to financial wellbeing programs and incentive opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale cloud, automation, and security-focused infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technologies across cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborative and transparent company culture focused on teamwork and innovation.
• Career growth opportunities within a highly technical and mission-driven environment.
• Access to professional development and cutting-edge technology initiatives.
• Supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1