Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. ManTech scores A on the Alion truth index.
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MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-driven, and customer-focused Systems Engineer to join our team in Laurel, MD.
You will play a critical role in supporting the enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global, mission-focused workforce. This position supports the high-visibility Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, responsible for the delivery and security of MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), the foundation for enterprise-wide services. As a Systems Engineer, you will work alongside customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and vendors to support the implementation and compliance of advanced EIT capabilities through Data Center & Compute Services.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9 Operating Systems
- Providing Ubuntu support
- Oversee cross-platform virtual machine lifecycles across Linux hypervisor environments (possibly Windows), optimizing resource allocation and compute capacity.
- Maintain and manage various versions of OpenStack across multi-region deployments
- Troubleshoot issues across Agency GOTS OpenStack platforms
- Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Puppet
- May include developing end-to-end Python and Bash scripts to automate daily operational tasks, reduce manual toil, and streamline system provisioning workflows
- Manage YUM repos (GOTS repository management)
- Utilize Naemon and Grafana diagnostic tooling to execute systemic performance analysis and proactively address health degraded states.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline with 14 years of relevant experience as a Systems Engineer OR 19 years of Systems Engineering experience with no degree.
- IAT II certification (DoD 8140 required upon start of employment. Acceptable certifications include: CCNA-Security/CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP)
- OpenStack experience
- Linux experience to include Red Hat
- Experience with Grafana OR Naemon
- Hypervisor Virtual Machine, Ansible OR Puppet experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- MachineShop experience
- Python development language
- Understanding of Return-to-Service (RTS) protocols
- Familiarity with Pagent and Putty
- Bash scripting
Clearance Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
The projected compensation range for this position is $128,000.00-$214,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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