IT Systems Engineer 4 - Annapolis Junction, MD

M.C. Dean, Inc•Annapolis Junction , MD

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an IT Systems Engineer 4 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. SES designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services and systems—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control—for federal, local, and commercial customers. The position drives architectural frameworks for large, complex, resilient systems and provides technical direction for requirements development, design, engineering, configuration, integration, and testing of hardware and software system components. The engineer performs systems assessments, develops conceptual solutions and implementation plans, supports research and prototyping with industry partners and original equipment manufacturers, and helps integrate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations. The role also supports configuration management and the technical integrity of system baselines throughout their lifecycle. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computing discipline and at least seven years of progressive experience, including experience providing physical security system and IT solutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for access to classified information and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The role is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The stated pay range is $120,000–$170,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience providing system solutions for physical security systems and IT solutions.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information are required.
Experience eliciting requirements, conducting research, designing, testing, and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies.
Engineering experience with VMware ESXi and vSphere; Microsoft Windows Server deployment and administration; Microsoft Windows deployment and administration; DNS, DFS, and DHCP; WSUS and KMS; Active Directory and Group Policy; and PKI and Certificate Authorities.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure, reliable solutions that meet organizational cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
Experience with API management and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, JSON, or Bash.
Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level-II requirements.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate directly with customer leadership and technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree.
Strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Experience virtualizing enterprise applications such as Active Directory, MS SQL, RHEL, and MS SharePoint.
Experience with Microsoft SCCM and Operating System Deployment (OSD).
Experience administering OCSP, such as Axway Validation Authority or Microsoft OCSP Responder.
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing the McAfee security product suite, including Endpoint Security, DLP, and HIPS.
Large on-premise storage engineering and administration experience with 3PAR, NetApp, Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, or similar platforms.
Experience designing and deploying SQL database infrastructure such as Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience engineering and implementing data center and campus area networks and security stacks.
Experience engineering and implementing platforms and services in a software-defined network environment.
Experience with DoD IT security requirements, including DISA STIG/SRGs.
Understanding of Department of Defense standards and best practices.
Vendor certifications such as VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, or NetApp.

Responsibilities

Assist with the automation and optimization of engineering processes.
Assess systems for upgrades, improvements, lifecycle refreshes, migrations, and new deployments; develop conceptual design solutions and implementation work breakdown structures for planning and estimating.
Advise on alternative approaches and conduct feasibility studies.
Support research, prototyping, and development of integrated system capabilities with industry partners and OEMs to address emerging customer needs.
Identify and document operational, functional, and technical requirements.
Develop system architecture and design documentation, verification test plans, and technical implementation plans.
Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
Interact with the Government on systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
Conduct configuration and development activities and test systems against established test plans.
Participate in interface definition, design, and configuration changes among affected groups throughout the system lifecycle.
Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structures, work packages, and integrated master schedules.
Review systems engineering documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with system needs.
Support management and maintain the technical integrity of the system baseline as changes occur throughout development, deployment, operations, and maintenance.