IT Systems Engineer
About The Position
M9 Solutions is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to work onsite in Sunnyvale, California, supporting a government contract. The role maintains production and testing environments to keep systems efficient, secure, and reliable. An active Secret security clearance is required. The engineer administers Linux/UNIX and Windows systems, as well as embedded hardware; manages storage solutions; supports cyber compliance; and carries out change and asset management. The position works onsite during day-shift business hours and may require after-hours support when critical operations demand it. It also involves leading technical best-practice discussions, mentoring peers, and coordinating with functional teams to resolve issues.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Current Security+ certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain production and testing environments, ensuring systems remain efficient, secure, and reliable.
- Deploy, configure, harden, troubleshoot, and support disaster recovery for Linux/UNIX, Windows, and embedded hardware systems.
- Install, secure, and monitor NetApp or other NAS/SAN storage solutions.
- Apply STIGs, manage patches and upgrades, perform trusted downloads, and maintain RMF-based compliance.
- Execute changes using change management tools and keep asset inventories up to date.
- Work onsite during day-shift business hours and provide after-hours support when critical operations demand it.
- Lead technical best-practice discussions, mentor peers, and coordinate with functional teams to resolve issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
