Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect

$112,000-$118,000 per year Annapolis Junction, MD Hybrid Starts 8/31/2026 >10 years of experience

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Job Description

Varmoda is hiring a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect with 12+ years of experience and deep expertise in OpenShift to support mission-critical infrastructure within a government environment. The role requires advanced capabilities in systems engineering, cybersecurity, automation, virtualization, DevOps, and enterprise infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of highly available, secure, and scalable platforms while ensuring operational excellence across geographically distributed environments. This position also requires participation in a rotational on-call schedule to support 24x7 mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions on current platform(s).


• Manage and maintain application integration leveraging current networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.


• Oversee and conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.


• Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.


• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline platform deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.


• Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT.


• Manage and configure host-based security systems.


• Apply DevOps methodologies and tools, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers.


• Use monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and SolarWinds.


• Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server.


• Provide hardware support for servers and workstations.


• Support and maintain platform infrastructure in a mission critical environment.


• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in the related field.


• At least 4 years of hands-on experience working with OpenShift.


• Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.


• This is an on-site position at a government facility.


• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.


• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.


• Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to manage, secure, and maintain the environment/platform infrastructure.


• Experience with DevOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code.


• Experience with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT.


• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and SolarWinds.

Certifications & Clearance

• Active Secret clearance is required.


• US Citizenship is required; candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture — Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) — puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Why Varmoda

• Growth opportunity within a fast-scaling federal IT firm


• Direct impact on citizen-facing federal programs


• Competitive benefits including 401k, health insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and others — customize per role/location

Equal Opportunity Statement

Varmoda 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 protected veteran status.

Varmoda and its affiliated entities never request payment, banking details, or financial information from candidates during hiring. All legitimate communication comes from a varmoda.com address or JobDiva — report suspicious contact to . Varmoda and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers; all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.