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What You’ll Be Owning GRVTY is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Tysons, VA. The Systems Engineer is responsible the applications infrastructure across all networks. Technical support to make application security compliant. Responsible for tech precepts implementation and contractually responsible to be on call 24/7. Key Responsibilities System Design & Implementation: Design, install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools. Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability. Security & Redundancy: Implement and maintain robust security measures, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans. Automation & Scripting: Develop custom scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network components. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, management, and other departments to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for system architecture, procedures, and support. Technology Evaluation: Research and assess emerging technologies for potential upgrades or new implementations. What You Must Have Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance Experience: 2+ years of experience in system engineering, testing, or DevOps roles. CI/CD Knowledge: Proven experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools. Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix, version control (Git), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar). Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development practices. Education: Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) What Would Be Nice To Have Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible. Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with test frameworks Strategic thinking and big-picture perspective. Strong time management and organizational skills. A passion for IT and continuous learning. Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off. Virginia Pay Range $150,000—$200,000 USD Why Choose GRVTY The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world. We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives. At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision Health Savings Account with company contribution Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave 401k with generous company match Training and Development Opportunities Award Programs Variety of Company Sponsored Events EEO Statement GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.