Overview
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
VMWARE
LINUX
STIG
REDHAT
TS/SCI
ADMIN
Job Details
Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Pentagon, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Contract Duration: 4 Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support mission-critical IT systems (federal facility) This role requires deep technical expertise in VMware, Windows/Linux systems, and cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate will be adept at system design, integration, project management, and cross-functional collaboration in a secure DoD environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Location: Pentagon, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Contract Duration: 4 Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support mission-critical IT systems (federal facility) This role requires deep technical expertise in VMware, Windows/Linux systems, and cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate will be adept at system design, integration, project management, and cross-functional collaboration in a secure DoD environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, manage, and monitor enterprise systems at the NMCC.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., sys admins, telecom, multimedia) to resolve issues and implement system improvements.
- Document tasks in the Remedy ticketing system; maintain schedules and brief leadership.
- Develop, review, and execute Engineering Installation Plans and test schedules.
- Interface with third-party vendors on system integrations and upgrades.
- Implement system hardening per DISA STIGs in collaboration with cybersecurity teams.
- Manage the lifecycle of systems, including migrations, tech refreshes, and backups using Veeam and VMware.
- Create and maintain SOPs, system documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Apply project management principles to meet evolving mission priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE preferred)
- Bachelor s degree in IT or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Extensive experience with:
- VMware infrastructure (including HA, FT, migrations)
- Windows Server 2019/2022 and Active Directory/Group Policy
- Red Hat/CentOS Linux systems
- STIG implementation and system hardening
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
- Proven project management and team collaboration abilities
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