Senior Systems Engineer

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America's warfighters, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in North Charleston, SC. This is an onsite position requiring relocation if you are outside of the Charleston market.

About the role

This is a hands-on, senior-level engineering role responsible for the engineering, hardening, baseline enforcement, and lifecycle management of enterprise Windows, Linux, virtualization, and endpoint management platforms. You will serve as a technical authority for vulnerability assessment, remediation, and RMF compliance, supporting enterprise IT and C4I systems in secure DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, administer, and secure enterprise Windows and RHEL systems
• Maintain and enforce baseline configurations
• Administer and optimize VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter environments
• Support VDI infrastructure
• Endpoint & Configuration Management
• Manage Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Develop and maintain automation using: PowerShell, Bash / Linux scripting, Ansible
• Serve as subject matter expert for ACAS scanning and analysis
• Lead system-level vulnerability remediation efforts to closure
• Implement and manage endpoint security solutions: Trellix / HBSS / ESS
• Support RMF activities, including control validation, POA&M development, and continuous monitoring
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, DoD policies, and Navy cybersecurity requirements
• Provide limited support for Brocade switches (firmware, baselines)
• Troubleshoot systems in lab and production environments
• Participate in technical reviews, change management, and engineering boards
• Produce and review technical documentation including implementation plans, test results, and technical reports
• Coordinate and knowledge-share within a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Possession of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance with a current SSBI/T5 investigation (TS/SCI desired)
• DoD 8140/8570 Certifications to be qualified as an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ certification)
• 10+ years of experience with C4I systems with specific focus on systems engineering and cybersecurity support
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Operating System Certificate (e.g., Linux+, Windows Server, CCNA, etc.)
• Experience supporting Navy C4I environments
• VMware, Microsoft, or Linux enterprise certifications
• Experience supporting classified environments with privileged access
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation platforms
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud security
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Navy cloud and automation platforms
• Git repository management
• Knowledge of FRCB deployment requirements

Benefits

Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Team Insights

“Atlas Tech has the culture, trust, and fairness that you expect of the best of communities. I feel lucky to be part of their amazing journey of growth as a standout organization.” – Syed

“You are not just a number here at Atlas. I have been with Atlas for over 13 years now and can say that Atlas displays a genuine interest in its employees. This is evidenced in its commitment to mentoring every employee and providing educational paths for each employee’s personal and professional growth within the company.” – Ian