IT Systems Engineer III
About The Position
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is seeking an IT Systems Engineer III to perform systems engineering and maintenance activities. This role involves applying knowledge of information systems management principles, NIST guidelines, FISMA directives, and networking technologies including LAN, Cloud Environment, MS Azure, and Wireless management. The engineer will evaluate current IT systems architecture, identify gaps in FISMA requirements, manage the M365 Entra ID environment, and provide recommendations for system operations improvements. The position also includes day-to-day IT systems administration, security compliance activities, server and network equipment maintenance, disaster recovery strategy development, patch management, and supporting special projects.
Requirements
- A minimum of six (6) years of continuous experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in performing the required tasks is mandatory.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant IT certifications may be substituted for a formal college degree.
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.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
