Principal Systems Engineer

About the Role:
Intelliforce is seeking a talented Systems Engineer II (SE2) to join our Integration Team. We’re looking for someone with strong Kubernetes experience who can troubleshoot distributed applications and work with a variety of modern tools and platforms. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! While we are sourcing for an SE2, we will also consider SE1 candidates with a strong background in Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Kubernetes installation and maintenance (Rancher/RKE/K3S preferred)
• Work with large OpenSearch installations
• Troubleshoot distributed applications
• Administer and maintain NiFi systems
• Write and manage Salt scripts for configuration management
• Write and maintain Helm charts
• Utilize Git for version control and code management
• Manage monitoring and performance metrics using Influx, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Work with Kafka distributed event store and stream processing platforms
• Support the Ceph storage platform

Key Technologies & Skills:

• Kubernetes: 3+ years of hands-on experience (Rancher/RKE/K3S preferred)
• OpenSearch: Experience with large-scale installations
• NiFi Administration: Basic admin skills required
• Salt Scripting: Experience with Salt for configuration management
• Helm: Strong experience writing and maintaining Helm charts
• Git: Basic experience with Git version control
• Monitoring & Metrics: Experience with Influx, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Kafka: Experience with distributed event store and stream processing
• Ceph Storage: Hands-on experience with Ceph storage platform

Qualifications:

• Principal Level: 20 years of SE experience with a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field (or 5 years of additional experience without a degree). Lead teams in developing, integrating, and testing complex systems. Oversee requirements analysis, system architecture development, and end-to-end flow analysis. Develop comprehensive SOA solutions.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Why Intelliforce:

• Generous PTO , plus federal holidays and your birthday off
• Multiple medical plans, including options with zero deductible or premium for employees
• Generous 401K contribution with immediate vesting
• Exciting bonus opportunities , including profit sharing, quarterly awards, and President’s Club recognition
• Engaging team activities that foster a collaborative environment

Join Us:
At Intelliforce, you’ll be at the heart of mission-critical projects, developing innovative solutions that truly make a difference. Join our team and advance your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.

EEO Statement:
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

If you need reasonable workplace accommodation, please email with your specific request.