Systems Engineer

Essential Job Duties

• Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of ZTA solutions.
• Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of Data Centric Security solutions.
• Contribute, provide technical recommendations, and attend briefings or information sharing forums, with our customer and the leadership, in support of ZTA initiatives and new capabilities.
• Interact with vendors, other agencies, and Coalition Partners on behalf of the program.
• Lead complex technical projects including upgrades, system integrations, and other installations in support of existing Enterprise capabilities.
• Provide mentorship for Systems Operations personnel in administration principles and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
• Reviews work efforts/implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR).
• Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
• Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.
• Participates in related solution technologies and special projects, as required.
• Interface with team leads and team members to collect, develop, document, and submit status updates via a Weekly Activity Report (WAR).

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI Eligibility and US Passport. Bachelors degree in IT, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or similar and 5+ years of experience, or 9+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs). 5+ years implementation and support in server administration. Extensive experience with Microsoft or Linux enterprise services portfolio (Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/BIND, DHCP, SQL, etc). DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP). Server Administration (Microsoft or Linux+) certification at hire. Obtain Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) within 6 months. Experience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (Nutanix preferred). Experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP). Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and/or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE). Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist. Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment. Team-player and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Attention to detail. Excellent planning and time-management skills. Able to support 24/7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Network+, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware). Experience with Forcepoint/Everfox Trusted Thin Client. Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). Familiarity with VDI/Virtual Environments and solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI). Familiarity with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and C2 applications. Experience in ITIL framework and best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning). Experience using Help Desk software (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow).