NIGC - IT Systems Engineer 3

cFocus Software Incorporated•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

cFocus Software is seeking an IT Systems Engineer 3 to join their program supporting the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). This is a remote position that requires an active Public Trust clearance. The role involves performing systems engineering and maintenance activities according to established standards, applying knowledge of information systems management principles including NIST guidelines and FISMA directives, and managing networking technologies across LAN, Cloud, MS Azure, and Wireless environments. The engineer will evaluate current NIGC IT systems architecture, recommend corrective actions, identify and propose remediation plans for FISMA gaps, and manage the M365 Entra ID environment with a focus on conditional access, MFA integration, and auditing. Key responsibilities also include developing and implementing STIGS configuration baselines, performing day-to-day IT systems administration, executing security compliance activities, installing and maintaining servers, storage, and networking equipment, developing disaster recovery strategies, implementing patch management, and supporting project integration.

Requirements

Active Public Trust clearance
B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
4+ years of experience in systems engineering or administration
Strong knowledge of NIST frameworks, FISMA, and federal IT compliance requirements
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID
Experience with Cisco networking, firewalls, and hybrid infrastructure environments
Knowledge of Windows Server, Linux systems, and VMware environments
Experience with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening
Familiarity with endpoint security tools (EDR) and monitoring solutions
Certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft Azure certifications, Security+, or equivalent
Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering and maintenance activities according to established standards.
Apply knowledge and skills of information systems management principles including NIST guidelines and FISMA directives.
Apply knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, Cloud Environment, MS Azure, and Wireless management in solutions implementation and troubleshooting.
Evaluate current NIGC IT systems architecture and configuration with a view to recommend well researched and documented corrective actions.
Identify gaps in the implementation of Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA) requirements and propose remediation plans.
Manage the M365 Entra ID environment with a focus on conditional access, MFA integration, and auditing.
Provide written recommendations to System Owner on systems operations priorities to help drive operations improvements and identify dependencies.
Develop and implement STIGS configuration baselines for servers and configure proactive monitoring and alerting for all critical IT resources.
Perform day-to-day IT systems administration activities according to best practices in both on-premises and M365 environments.
Evaluate and execute security compliance activities such as Endpoint Detection and Response policies and SCUBA compliance baselines to align the environment with cybersecurity directives and internal security requirements as requested by the CISO.
Install, configure, test, and maintain servers, storage, and related networking equipment.
Develop disaster recovery strategies for critical systems and data as directed by System Owner.
Implement patch management strategies, and secure data according to established procedures.
Install firmware and security updates on servers, printers, and related networking equipment.
Maintain configuration hygiene, mitigate vulnerabilities, document systems administration processes, and support the implementation of controls to meet FISMA requirements.
Participate in special project team meetings to gather relevant systems requirements and support the integration of projects with IT operations.