Systems Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for a senior Cloud Engineer opportunity in an environment where you can make an impact every day? Discover this great opportunity with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Eligibility Support contract. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our critical mission.

Serco supports the US Department of Health and Human Services CMS contract providing eligibility support for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services. Our team develops, maintains and manages the infrastructure that is the backbone of this key piece of the CMS contract. You will be part of a team of systems engineers that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver outstanding performance within the program. The team has been recognized by CMS and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

This role involves designing, building, and operating scalable, secure, and resilient AWS-based solutions, with a strong emphasis on containerized workloads, infrastructure as code, and platform standardization. The engineer will play a crucial role in empowering application teams by translating their requirements into practical implementation strategies while maintaining a strong ownership of production systems.

This position builds upon our existing expertise in Linux and container-based systems and aims to advance towards a more standardized, AWS-native, and automation-driven operating model.

This is a fully remote position.

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

• Design, implement, and operate AWS-based infrastructure that supports containerized applications (ECS, EKS, Kubernetes) while ensuring solutions are designed with operability, scalability, and resilience in mind for production environments
• Implement and maintain best practices for efficient resource utilization and cost optimization, monitor and optimize system performance and reliability and Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address operational challenges
• Collaborate with Application Development teams during engineering design discussions and Translate application requirements and user stories into clear AWS/TFE implementation strategies
• Own and support production environments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance as well as lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex production issues
• Build, manage, and optimize container platforms using Elastic Container Service (ECS), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) while supporting the migration and modernization of workloads towards container-based architectures
• Design and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, with a strong emphasis on Terraform Enterprise (TFE), Develop reusable modules and workflows to ensure consistent infrastructure deployment
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes across multiple AWS accounts
• Implement AWS security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation, and encryption as well as Support compliance with relevant frameworks, such as NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP (as applicable)
• Establish standardized deployment patterns, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), GitOps, blue/green, and canary deployments
• Promote the adoption of standardized platform patterns and Terraform Enterprise while identifying opportunities to enhance developer experience and reduce operational friction
• Drive incremental improvements in platform capabilities and delivery processes

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 8 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
• 7+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related roles
• Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with container platforms (ECS, EKS, Kubernetes, or OpenShift)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred; TFE strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (GitLab or similar)
• A solid grasp of networking, security, and system design principles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

Additional desired qualifications:

• Proficiency in observability tools (OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience in regulated environments (FedRAMP, NIST, CMS ARS).
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps, etc.).
• Experience supporting platform engineering or internal developer platforms.

If you are interested in working with a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.