System Engineer – Level 2

September 03, 2026
  • Labor Category: Systems Engineer II
  • Required Degree + Years of Experience: (BS + 14) or (ND + 19)


DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced System Engineer (Level 2). The System Engineer will manage and maintain server infrastructure in a cloud environment. This includes working with users to analyze and formulate system requirements and conduct feasibility studies where applicable. Additionally, the System Engineer (Level 2) shall assist with design, development and integration activities, as well as develop and maintain technical documentation.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with OpenStack
  • Experience with Linux Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9
  • Experience with Grafana and Naemon
  • Experience with Virtual Machine – Hypervisor
  • Experience with Ansible and Puppet
  • Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com for details.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with Python development
  • Experience with MachineShop
  • Familiar with Pagent and Putty
  • Understand Return-to-Service (RTS protocols)
  • Familiar Bash scripting

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, computer science, information systems, or related discipline and Fourteen (14) years of experience in system engineering programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • IAT II Certificate

OR

  • Nineteen (19) years of experience in system engineering programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • IAT II Certificate

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply for this job email your resume to staffing@ascendantinnovations.com