Journeyman System Engineer

HII's Mission Technologies division•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$83,092 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Fort Meade, MD team. This role supports a multi-national initiative that connects existing national Secret networks and services to enhance information-sharing capabilities among Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The System Engineer manages, patches, implements, and optimizes Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft technologies, VMware, and storage infrastructure. This role leverages expertise to deliver a secure, fault-tolerant, scalable, and flexible hyper-converged infrastructure to support real-world operations. The Engineer will also troubleshoot issues related to the specified technologies and backup systems, coordinating implementations with internal staff and vendor personnel.

Requirements

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Applicable industry certifications for Microsoft or Linux
Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance
US Citizen
3+ years of Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure experience.
Sec+ (CE)

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience working with Windows Servers.
Experience with Active Directory Suite, DNS, and Group Policy.
Experience patching and STIGing Windows and Linux servers.
Experience working in or for the military.
Expertise in Multi-national Combatant Command-level military exercises, coalition networking supporting military operations, and/or Mission Partner Environments, such as
Effective data analysis and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Support, install, maintain, and troubleshoot Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure issues.
Collaborate with vendors to diagnose and resolve outages effectively.
Ensure hardware and software are maintained at appropriate patch levels.
Perform STIG validation, implementation, and remediation.
Monitor infrastructure for failures and performance issues.
Maintain comprehensive technical architecture documentation for the infrastructure.
Recommend hardware upgrades and coordinate installation activities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to fulfill project requirements related to Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure.
Support the implementation of security policies, practices, and guidelines for the infrastructure.
Test and install new software versions as needed, ensuring compliance with secure enclave requirements and following industry best practices.
Proactively engage in cross-departmental collaboration on various projects.