Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer TEKsystems $80.00 - $89.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Virginia, Herndon May 15, 2026

• Description
• As a Digital Services Technical Lead, you will lead initiatives and build processes to advocate for modern software practices through a DevSecOps Methodology.

The Digital Services Technical Lead will have the technical skills to drive innovation and collaboration between diverse teams of Software Developers, AWS Site Reliability Engineers, Automation Engineers, Testing Engineers, Network Engineers, Database Engineers, Cloud Operations Engineers, Tools Engineers, Application Developers, and Security experts. This is a technical hands-on role. Technical expertise is required.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of experience building/operating on AWS, networking, IT Security tools, databases and tools
• Hands-on technical expertise in DevSecOps, security, automation, application development, databases, implementation, integration, and release management.
• Real world experience with establishing and maturing application development and CICD towards progressive delivery.
• Strong experience and ability to work with Terraform for infrastructure as code solutions.
• Strong understanding of identity access management roles, permissions, etc.
• Experience in using tools in an AWS Cloud environment (CloudWatch, OpenSearch) and security tools security tools such as Aqua, DLP, etc.)
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based containerized applications (AWS EKS) including spring boot-based container services.
• Experience with Gitlab CICD including enabling environments, feature flags, and DORA Metrics aggregation.
• Experience with tools to be used during real time monitoring, alerting, diagnostics during incident.
• Experience with observability tools such as Datadog.
• Coding proficiency in at least one software language (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby).
• Must be a self-starter and able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level - with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical acumen, solid technology experience, business judgment, and an ability to dive deep to solve complex problems.
• Must have the leadership presence and communication skills to effectively work with customers at all levels of their organization.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally complex technical matters clearly and concisely
• Possess a passion and desire for leading the resolution of critical incidents.
• Ability to manage communication for critical incidents in an improm

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 8-10 years experience required.
• Experience Level
• Expert Level
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $89.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully remote position.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Massachusetts Lie Detector:

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.