Lead Systems Engineer

MANTECH•Chantilly, VA

2d•$128,000 - $214,400•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The position is onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of IT or related experience
DoD 8570 IAT Level III/8140 level expert Certification required, ex., SecurityX, CASP+, CISSP
DoD 8570 computing environment certification required within 6 months of hire, ex., AZ-802, VCP, or equivalent
Experience with Microsoft Windows 2016/2019/2022/2025 Servers; Microsoft Windows 10; ad ministering Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and workstation and server hardware; administering Microsoft Office 2010/2016; administering DNS, Group Policy, and PKI; administering vSphere or Horizon View, data backup, and antivirus software; basic networking including DHCP/TCPIP; experience with deploying workstation images; and experience with thin and/or zero clients
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, HP SANs, or VMware products
Must have a current or active Top Secret clearance and be open to a polygraph

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Microsoft Windows systems, including DNS, Group Policy, Microsoft Exchange on-prem, and Microsoft SQL server
Working knowledge of applying security best practices from DISA and/or vendors
Basic systems infrastructure and hardware experience
Basic networking experience
Experience with deploying workstations and Thin/Zero clients
Scripting experience or willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Providing Tier III IT Systems support on a wide range of technologies, including: Microsoft Server; Microsoft Server based Applications such as Exchange, SQL, IIS, Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policies; Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems; Secure Printing technologies; VMware vCenter; and Horizon View
Diagnosing and resolving the performance, security, and/or technical challenges related to the platforms listed above
Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accomplish repetitive tasks
Participating in processes throughout all phases of the ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests
Performing requirements analysis, requirements gathering, and integration for all platforms listed above
Leading a team of experienced Systems Engineers and providing direction and guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers
Investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering teams and technical personnel
Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer’s production IT environment
Up to 10% local travel