Senior Systems Engineer - Team Lead

ValidaTek-posted 11 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Brunswick, GA
101-250 employees
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The Senior Systems Engineer – Team Lead serves as the technical lead responsible for the architecture, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise server and systems infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to oversee system performance, guide engineering staff, and ensure alignment with Government technical requirements and operational objectives. The Senior Systems Engineer – Team Lead works closely with cross-functional teams—including network engineers, cloud architects, vendors, and data center personnel—to deliver secure, efficient, and reliable system solutions that support both current and future mission needs.

  • Systems Engineering & Operations Design, configure, and implement operational server systems, prototypes, and environments according to engineering data and Government requirements.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple system outages, upgrades, and projects while ensuring service continuity and minimal downtime.
  • Oversee the troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of complex system infrastructure issues, including performance degradation, configuration errors, and hardware/software failures.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
  • Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and configuration baselines in accordance with Government standards.
  • Technical Leadership & Team Oversight Lead a team of Systems Engineers and Administrators, providing technical direction, task prioritization, and mentorship.
  • Develop and maintain system engineering standards, documentation, and configuration management procedures.
  • Coordinate with project management and leadership to align system initiatives with broader program goals.
  • Provide escalation-level support and ensure high levels of customer and mission satisfaction.
  • Collaboration & Problem Resolution Collaborate with Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Cloud Engineers, vendors, and data center personnel to identify, define, and resolve trending or developmental technical problems.
  • Work closely with Data Center Engineering teams to communicate, coordinate, and resolve system-related issues across multiple data center locations.
  • Participate in technical working groups and change control processes to ensure all systems-related changes are properly reviewed and implemented.
  • Cloud & Virtualization Engineering Support cloud engineering initiatives and migration strategies for transitioning on-premise systems to cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Design and maintain virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms) to improve scalability and operational efficiency.
  • Integrate cloud-based infrastructure with on-prem systems to ensure seamless interoperability and performance.
  • System Performance & Optimization Evaluate system architecture, configurations, and protocols to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement performance monitoring and capacity planning tools to proactively address resource utilization and potential bottlenecks.
  • Conduct regular system health checks, patch management, and security hardening activities.
  • Minimum of 7 years of detailed technical experience in systems engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience in:
  • Prioritizing and resolving system outages, projects, and operational tasks.
  • Designing, configuring, and implementing enterprise server systems and prototypes.
  • Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing systems infrastructure.
  • Collaborating across technical teams and vendor partners to resolve complex issues.
  • Supporting and executing cloud engineering and migration strategies.
  • Coordinating with data center engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and maintenance of system resources.
  • Strong understanding of systems principles, protocols, and architecture to evaluate and ensure optimal performance.
  • Experience with enterprise OS environments (Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or similar).
  • Must be able to pass the DHS law enforcement background check.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, CompTIA Server+, or Linux+.
  • Experience supporting DHS, DISA, or similar federal data center environments.
  • Familiarity with ITIL, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and NIST compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage mission-critical infrastructure projects.
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