Mission Windows Systems Engineer

CACI•Chantilly, VA

2d•$113,200 - $237,800•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the sponsors engineering branch. This position requires a seasoned, Tier II/II systems engineer performing a wide variety of duties including installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support of a niche network including both Linux and Windows environments. Apply sound engineering practices, good judgment and technical skills to achieve both short and long-term goals as established by client management. Be a proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision who can monitor existing infrastructure, identify and coordinate implementation changes to address problems or engineering changes with little to no impact to the end users. This is a small team of experts that are jacks-of-all trades managing a bespoke network. Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career. You can learn more about our program by accessing the landing page: VORPAL Jobs (caci.com)

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.
Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline OR equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of 5+ years supporting mission networks
Minimum of 7+ years of current experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments, including administration (Active Directory) and the management of group policy security configurations
Experience with troubleshooting domain connectivity and performance issues
Experience working with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Orion
Significant experience with PowerShell, Ansible or Terraform/Packer for automation and scripted deployment of Windows resources, to include servers and workstations
Window Server Update Services (WSUS) knowledge and hands on expertise across various disconnected enclave environments
Significant experience with VMware technologies, to include recent releases of vSphere, VSAN, Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Working knowledge and/or understanding of cloud computing concepts
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills needed to work in a small team dynamic and with mission partners, operational elements, other engineers and vendors
Quick learner, detail oriented and strong ownership of work product
Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment that might be lacking documentation or the exact steps to troubleshoot
Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Certification or equivalent experience to include, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying degrees of complexity
Perform maintenance and upgrade of the following computing environments: Windows Server 2022 and newer, Windows 11
Must be well experienced with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and IIS
Heavy emphasis on PowerShell scripting and configuration management through automation such as Ansible and Terraform/Packer
Responsibility for engineering designs, development and implementation of domain policies, hardening and related procedures related to core infrastructure
Responsible for performance and availability, providing appropriate access controls, hardware and software installation, as well as configuration and maintenance of all Windows-related technologies
Perform Tier III analysis and troubleshooting of networked servers and workstations, LAN-based connectivity, security services and related infrastructure
Maintain current knowledge and documentation of relevant technology
Provide end-user support and issue resolution, as necessary form Tier I escalation
Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization