Senior Systems Engineer SME

Alexandria, VA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $195,000.00 - 215,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Servers
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Operating Systems
  • IT Service Management
  • Computer Hardware
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Supervision
  • Technical Support
  • Network Operations
  • Enterprise Services
  • Active Directory
  • DHCP
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • DNS
  • Microsoft WSUS
  • Microsoft SCCM
  • WhatsUp Gold
  • VMware
  • VMware ESXi
  • VMware vSphere
  • Virtualization
  • Design Management
  • SAN
  • Network Monitoring
  • McAfee
  • HBSS
  • Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Information Assurance
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Security Clearance
  • Systems Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Telecommunications
  • Management Information Systems
  • TCP/IP
  • Cisco
  • Routing
  • Subnetwork
  • LAN
  • WLAN
  • Computer Networking
  • DoD
  • Cyber Security
  • STIG
  • Network Design
  • High Availability
  • Technical Writing
  • Network
  • Management
  • Workflow
  • Scripting
  • VMware Certified Professional
  • VCP
  • Life Insurance
  • Data Management

Summary

Akima Data Management is currently seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our team. The position is onsite.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a seasoned expert in installing, configuring, administering, and maintaining Windows Servers, Windows operating systems, and supporting infrastructure components.
  • Oversee the full systems infrastructure lifecycle, including engineering, implementation, integration, and ongoing technical services and support.
  • Design, implement, and maintain hardware, software, and system configurations to ensure a reliable and scalable infrastructure.
  • Monitor overall system and network performance, proactively identifying issues and applying corrective tuning as needed.
  • Perform detailed root cause analysis on system or component failures and execute effective corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, document, and enhance operational processes and procedures.
  • Work independently under minimal supervision, resolving complex technical issues and escalating only the most advanced problems when necessary.
  • Provide expert technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance for utility network operations, supporting a 98% target uptime.
  • Implement systems and solutions aligned with evolving network application requirements.
  • Administer and maintain core enterprise services including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, SCCM, and WhatsUp Gold.
  • Support VMware ESX/vSphere virtualization environments, including design, management, and deployment.
  • Provide configuration and management support for Storage Area Network (SAN) environments.
  • Support installation and integration of network applications to ensure seamless deployment.
  • Produce clear and accurate network architectural drawings and schematic diagrams.
  • Conduct comprehensive network monitoring across all assets to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
  • Develop and maintain standardized workstation and server images for consistency and security.
  • Monitor and maintain McAfee Host-Based Security System (HBSS), ensuring compliance with DoD STIGs, patching, and virus definition updates across all systems.
  • Use the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to manage, track, and report security compliance for IT assets.
  • Support DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) activities as required.

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required for consideration.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering or a related field, or 10 years of documented relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems preferred.
  • DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT Level II certification required.
  • Senior-level knowledge and hands-on experience with TCP/IP network design, including Cisco equipment, routing, subnetting, LAN/WLAN networks, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
  • Experience aligning with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIG implementation, ACAS use, and supporting DIARMF.
  • Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of combined experience in:
    • Designing, installing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure
    • Monitoring network performance and ensuring high availability
    • Troubleshooting and resolving network issues and communicating status to stakeholders
    • Creating and maintaining network architectural diagrams and technical documentation
    • Analyzing network performance, identifying issues, and implementing solutions
    • Managing multiple technical projects from design through implementation
    • Developing and documenting processes and procedures for daily operations
    • Automating tasks and workflows using scripting
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferred or previously held.

Job ID

2026-24032
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$195K to $215K
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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: 10119288
  • Position Id: 528d21931cf812d8ea1fb1fbf2e4ea84
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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