Systems Engineer Principal

About the role

As a Systems Engineer Principal you will lead a team of engineers and administrators in designing, building, and implementing a secure private cloud platform for a SOCOM customer. You will define the architecture, security posture, and operational processes for a hybrid cloud environment, oversee application migration, and ensure compliance with DoW regulations for handling classified information.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and architects in delivering complex private‑cloud projects.
• Design and implement a resilient hybrid cloud environment tailored to the customer’s operational needs.
• Define and enforce security architecture and posture for the private cloud, aligning with NIST, STIGs, and CMMC standards.
• Oversee migration of applications to the private cloud and ensure compliance with DoW classified‑information handling requirements.
• Provide technical guidance during project planning and management, including troubleshooting for technicians and end users via ServiceNow.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, briefings, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Participate in systems automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and other scripting tools.
• Manage server virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper‑V) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (must possess).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BA/BS required).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, platform architecture, or cloud infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and systems automation.
• Proficiency in server virtualization (VMware and/or Microsoft Hyper‑V).
• Experience troubleshooting via ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering teams on private‑cloud deployments.
• Deep expertise in private‑cloud architectures, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, KVM), and cloud management platforms.
• Extensive experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of DoW security protocols and standards (NIST, STIGs, CMMC) for classified environments.
• Proficiency in additional scripting/programming languages such as Python, Bash, Java, or Go.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
• Internal mobility team to support career growth.
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and learning opportunities.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick and personal time, as well as parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and travel accident insurance.
• Flex work weeks where possible to promote work‑life balance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 – $143,750. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Weekly hours: 40
• Travel: 10 %–25 % of time
• Telecommuting: Onsite (no remote option)
• Work location: Virginia Beach, VA (on‑customer site)