Senior Systems Engineer (Windows / IL6 Cloud DevSecOps) – Team Lead

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC • San Diego, CA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior Windows Systems Engineer with IL6 cloud and DevSecOps expertise to support NIWC PAC in a classified SWAN environment.
This is not a traditional “Windows systems admin” role. We are looking for a hands-on senior engineer who thrives in secure cloud environments, understands automation-first infrastructure, and wants to play a visible leadership role on a high-impact DoD mission.
You will serve as both a technical leader and operational team lead, working directly with the Government customer to ensure mission systems remain secure, resilient, and continuously improving.
This role provides technical leadership and coordination only, it does not include HR, disciplinary, or performance management authority.

100% onsite

Requirements

• Clearance Level Secret
• IAT II (one of the following) CySA+ CompTIA Security+ CCNA - Security GICSP GSEC SSCP
• 10+ years of relevant experience; senior-level role with exposure to complex tasks.
• Experience operating within DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIG compliance).
• Experience integrating Windows infrastructure into DevOps/DevSecOps workflows.
• Strong scripting ability (PowerShell required; Python or Bash a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in customer-facing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Kubernetes or OpenShift platform exposure.
• Experience in restricted classified environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Ansible, etc.).
• Experience with container security and image hardening.
• Microsoft cloud certifications (Azure Government focus).
• Cloud security or advanced cybersecurity certifications.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and Secure Mission Infrastructure
• Design, engineer, and sustain Windows Server environments within classified IL6 cloud architectures.
• Support and optimize infrastructure in Azure Government Secret, AWS GovCloud Secret, or equivalent IL6 platforms.
• Implement and maintain automation-first infrastructure using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code principles.
• Harden systems in accordance with DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Support containerized workloads and platform services operating within secure DevSecOps pipelines.
• Integrate Windows systems into CI/CD workflows, GitOps processes, and secure build pipelines.
• Support vulnerability management, patch automation, and security validation processes.
• Ensure high availability, backup integrity, and continuity of mission systems.
• Troubleshoot across compute, storage, identity, network, and cloud layers
• Serve as Team Lead (Operational Leadership)
• Act as the primary day-to-day technical interface with the Government customer.
• Translate mission priorities into actionable engineering tasks.
• Coordinate daily activities across the engineering team.
• Ensure task alignment, delivery tracking, and clear communication.
• Facilitate routine coordination (task assignments, reporting inputs, timecard reminders).
• Identify risks and escalate issues proactively.
• Note: This position provides technical and operational leadership only. It does not include hiring, firing, performance reviews, or disciplinary authority.

Benefits

• At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment.
• Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals.
• We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie.
• ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed