Systems Engineer
Overview
Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Systems Engineer supporting as a member of a team specializing in technical risk analysis of enterprise and operational mission systems, networks, devices, and applications. across a myriad of Client's initiatives.
Why Acuity?
We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get:
• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage• 401(k) with company match• Up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs
🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years)🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)
Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com
Why Acuity?
Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available back-end systems using Python and Neo4J.
- Collaborate with the development team to identify and prioritize project requirements.
- Collaborate with a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Develop and maintain Neo4J databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability
- Write efficient and scalable Python code, following best practices and coding standards.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers.
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
- Optimize Kubernetes deployments for performance, cost, and reliability.
- Work in high-security environments, adhering to strict security protocols and compliance requirements.
- Implement security best practices and ensure the integrity of sensitive data.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, working closely with the development team and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.
- Experience with Cl/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab Cl/CD).
- Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
Preferred Skills:
- AWS Certified Developer -Associate or Professional.
- Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD).
Clearance Requirements:
- TS/SCI w/Poly