System Engineer II

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System Engineer II
Location: Ft. Gordon, GA
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Certification Required: Security+ (IAT Level II) – Must be active at start
About KBITS
Kwaan Bear IT Solutions (KBITS) delivers innovative, mission-focused technology solutions supporting cyber defense operations. We specialize in cybersecurity, advanced automation, and systems engineering to enable and protect national cyber capabilities. At KBITS, your work directly contributes to mission success while supporting your professional growth.
Role Overview
KBITS is seeking a System Engineer II to join our high-impact team at Fort Gordon, GA. This role requires hands-on experience in Linux systems administration, cybersecurity operations, and infrastructure automation within mission-critical environments.
As a System Engineer II, you will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing secure operating systems and cyber defense technologies. You will automate workflows and enhance system resilience in support of national security objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Configure, manage, and maintain advanced Linux-based cyber defense systems
Design and implement secure infrastructure with backup and recovery capabilities
Automate operations and maintenance using Ansible, REST APIs, and scripting
Build and configure hardened hardware and software solutions
Integrate and maintain cybersecurity tools (e.g., Elastic, SIEM, identity management)
Manage multi-node cluster deployments and PostgreSQL databases
Implement CI/CD workflows (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
Use Git, Nexus, or Artifactory for version control and deployment
Apply network security, IAM, and system hardening best practices
Automate using Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell
Support cloud-based virtual environments with standardized builds
Define and enforce role-based access controls and secure workflows
Required Qualifications
6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and systems engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years supporting cyber defense and secure systems administration
Active Top Secret clearance
Security+ (IAT Level II) certification at time of hire
Preferred Technical Stack
Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware
Automation: Ansible, Python, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD tools
Security Tools: Elastic Stack, Active Directory/SSO, PostgreSQL
Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, OpenShift, VMware
Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat Specialist in Security or Virtualization
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate
Kwaan Bear IT Solutions, LLC (KBITS), is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any Kind. KBITS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KBITS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KBITS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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