Associate Systems Engineer - JobID-0053

Innovative Defense Technologies•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join their Integrated Mission Systems team in San Diego, CA. This role focuses on the deployment, integration, and sustainment of Linux- and Windows-based IT infrastructure for virtualized testing of Naval Tactical Systems. The position involves applying systems engineering principles to ensure secure, reliable, and interoperable test environments across various IDT facilities, Navy laboratories, and customer sites. It requires strong collaboration with engineering teams, hands-on technical execution, and the ability to work effectively in both on-site and deployed environments. Applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on-site position requiring at least 4-5 days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a strong focus on IT infrastructure, systems integration, or enterprise computing environments or equivalent full-time professional experience.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed.
Willingness to learn and work within DoD or government environments and comply with security requirements.
Experience with Operating Systems (Windows and Linux) configuration and administration.
Experience with Virtualization Infrastructure, VMware and/or OpenShift Virtualization experience preferred.
Experience and strong understanding of networking concepts – TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Subnetting.
Understanding or conceptual knowledge of container technologies such as Docker and Podman.
Able to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment.
Ability to travel to customer sites, at land or at sea, for deployments and event support.

Nice To Haves

Linux RedHat (6.0-9.0) familiarity.
Familiarity with Cisco devices as well as Dell servers.
Experience with Kubernetes clusters, including node management, networking, storage, and workload orchestration.
Some experience with scripting (ex. Python, Bash, Powershell).
Some experience with automation tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
Understanding of protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, IP, HTTP).
Experience with STIG’s and system hardening process.
Experience with various Naval systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux- and Windows-based systems supporting virtualized test environments in classified settings, both at IDT facilities and customer sites.
Work with systems engineers, IT staff, and customer stakeholders to understand operational and technical requirements and support the flow-down of those requirements into deployable IT and infrastructure solutions.
Support the setup, operation, and sustainment of on-premises virtual machine infrastructure using platforms such as VMware and container technologies to enable reliable test environments for Naval Tactical Systems.
Assist with testing, deploying, and sustaining IDT software and Navy combat systems within virtualized environments.
Support land-based and at-sea test events in the U.S. and internationally through system setup, validation, and operational support.
Collaborate with technical personnel across multiple organizations—including engineers, operators, and customer teams—to support integrated system operations and resolve technical issues in a team-based environment.
Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation, design references, and standard operating procedures that support system operation, sustainment, and customer use.
Provide end-user training and hands-on technical support to customers to ensure effective system operation and basic troubleshooting of deployed infrastructure.
Contribute to developing technical solutions, workflows, and process improvements that enhance system reliability, streamline deployments, and improve overall team efficiency in supporting customer missions.