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IT Systems Engineer - Senior

Washington, DC, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

IT Operations
Scalability
IT Management
Systems Architecture
Servers
Management
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems
Computer Hardware
System Integration
Disaster Recovery
Collaboration
System Documentation
Standard Operating Procedure
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
Systems Engineering
IT Infrastructure
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Linux
Virtualization
VMware
Hyper-V
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Storage
Backup
Recovery
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Python
Bash
Communication
Documentation
Terraform
Ansible
Docker
Kubernetes
Hardening
Cyber Security
Information Technology
Computer Science

Summary

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Overview:

Job Title: IT Systems Engineer - Senior

Location: Washington, DC

(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)

Description:

C3EL is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to support IT operations in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex IT systems to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership across system architecture, integration, and operational support.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Design, implement, and maintain systems, including servers, virtualization, storage, and cloud environments.
Install, configure, and manage Windows and Linux operating systems.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure issues.
Support system integration and ensure interoperability across platforms and applications.
Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure systems are secure and aligned with best practices.
Automate administrative tasks using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Maintain system documentation, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
Provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship.
Current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent).
8+ years of experience in systems engineering, IT infrastructure, or a related field.
Proficiency with Windows Server and/or Linux systems.
Experience with virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and/or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
Knowledge of storage solutions and backup/recovery processes.
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
Experience troubleshooting system and infrastructure issues.
Scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
Familiarity with automation/IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of system hardening and security best practices.
Relevant industry certifications.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred, OR an Associate's degree plus ten (10) years of recent specialized experience, OR 12 years of recent specialized experience.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 90883148
Position Id: 2d2bbd84eb0209b7103d951afdde8cd5
Posted 4 days ago

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