Systems Engineer (AWS/Databricks/PostgreSQL)

Acuity, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support a cloud-based data and analytics environment for a federal client. This role is responsible for platform reliability, scalability, security, and performance across AWS, Databricks, and PostgreSQL. The Systems Engineer supports integration, troubleshooting, optimization, and controlled deployment across development, test, and production environments.

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 $6,000/year for training & professional development

Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years) Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)

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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.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support platform components across AWS, Databricks, and PostgreSQL

Administer PostgreSQL, including configuration, backup and recovery, patching, replication, and performance tuning

Support Databricks operations, including workspace configuration, job reliability, access controls, and platform troubleshooting

Manage AWS services supporting compute, storage, networking, security, and monitoring

Troubleshoot infrastructure, platform, and database issues across environments

Support deployments, configuration changes, and environment promotion activities

Build and maintain automation, scripting, and CI/CD processes for repeatable delivery

Monitor system health, job performance, and database behavior; resolve operational issues

Maintain backup, recovery, failover, and disaster recovery procedures

Support data loads, extracts, and cross-environment data movement

Maintain technical documentation for configuration, operations, and recovery procedures

Apply security controls, patching, access management, and vulnerability remediation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience supporting complex cloud or platform environments

Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure

Strong PostgreSQL administration experience, including tuning, backup and recovery, and availability support

Experience supporting Databricks or a comparable cloud data platform in production

Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization

Experience supporting controlled releases across development, test, and production

Experience with scripting, automation, and CI/CD pipelines

Strong understanding of platform security, patching, and access control

Ability to diagnose and resolve infrastructure, platform, and database issues

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools

Experience with monitoring and observability tools

Experience supporting ETL, ELT, or data movement workflows

Experience with PostgreSQL replication and failover

Experience with Linux administration and cloud networking

Experience with Git-based delivery workflows

Familiarity with governance and access controls in cloud analytics platforms

Clearance Requirement

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

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Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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