Senior Operational Systems Engineer

Volume Integration•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

As a Senior Operational Systems Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia, you will support the configuration, maintenance, and evaluation of specialized IT environments that enable complex operational requirements and critical national security missions. Working with engineering teams and mission stakeholders, you will apply knowledge of network architecture, system administration, and infrastructure technologies to implement solutions, assess technical requirements, and address operational issues. The role spans diverse technical environments and contributes to infrastructure improvements that help ensure systems remain reliable, functional, and aligned with mission needs.

Requirements

Required medical clearance.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in operational systems engineering, network engineering, systems administration, or a related technical field.
Government certification or equivalent qualification, as required for the position.
Ability to interpret technical specifications and evaluate system and infrastructure requirements.
Strong understanding of computer networking architecture, including network analysis, internet functionality, ISP connectivity, and network traffic.
Systems administration knowledge across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems.
Ability to assess technical risks, identify potential issues, and communicate recommendations effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including researching, prioritizing, and synthesizing complex technical information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with varying technical expertise.
Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and adapt to changing technical and operational priorities.
TS/SCI with an FSP clearance requirement.

Nice To Haves

Industry-recognized cybersecurity certification such as OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent.
Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure components, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
Understanding of mobile technologies and their implementations.
Background supporting network infrastructure, systems administration, or technical operations in complex environments.
Experience researching unfamiliar technologies and developing practical solutions to emerging technical challenges.
Ability to provide technical guidance and share knowledge across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, operate, and maintain network technologies, including routers, switches, database servers, and supporting infrastructure.
Prepare and maintain operational infrastructure and intermediate platforms to support mission requirements.
Evaluate technical specifications and infrastructure configurations for compatibility with operational needs.
Analyze network architectures, internet functionality, ISP connectivity, and network traffic to support system assessments and troubleshooting.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot technical environments across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems.
Conduct technical analysis to identify infrastructure issues, evaluate potential risks, and recommend solutions.
Assess enterprise technologies, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
Research and synthesize technical information from multiple sources to support engineering decisions, system improvements, and operational planning.
Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with colleagues and mission partners about system functionality, procedures, and infrastructure capabilities.
Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and potential risks through documentation, briefings, and direct engagement with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Manage multiple technical assignments, prioritize competing requirements, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
Support system readiness through ongoing infrastructure maintenance, configuration reviews, and operational troubleshooting.