Senior Systems Engineer

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

In this hands-on technical role, you will design, automate, deploy, and maintain mission-critical server infrastructure. You'll leverage your deep expertise in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform & Ansible), and containerization (Docker) to drive efficiency, reliability, and security in a dynamic, cleared environment. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, mentoring team members, and delivering high-impact solutions, we want to hear from you!

Required Skills/Experience:

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of server solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as Code using Terraform to provision and manage virtual machines in vCenter environments
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automated configuration and hardening of Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows servers
• Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker
• Perform hands-on installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Linux/Windows server OS, hardware, and associated technologies
• Apply security best practices, including STIG compliance, server hardening, vulnerability management, and secure configuration
• Monitor server performance, identify potential issues proactively, and implement improvements for reliability and scalability
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems, coordinate changes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Document systems, processes, configurations, and participate in After Action Reviews to capture and share best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Support special projects
• Occasional travel (0-25%)
• Ability and willingness to sit at the customer site
• An active Top Secret is required upon hire with SCI eligibility and must be maintained during employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience; or PhD with no experience

Desired Skills:

• Experience creating Bash and/or PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools, database services (installation/monitoring), and web services
• Experience in DoD/government environments and compliance requirements
• Installing, monitoring, and maintaining database services
• Installing, monitoring, and maintaining web services
• Troubleshooting network connectivity issues
• Monitor server performance to identify potential issues

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.