Senior Systems Engineer [JOB ID 20260213]

Phoenix Cyber•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Cyber has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer supporting a government client. This position is onsite at the client location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
10 years of experience in Systems Administration
Hands-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software
Category IAT Level II
Top Secret Clearance or higher
Azure, Windows, or AWS certification

Responsibilities

Managing, maintaining, and securing critical IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage) within secure environments.
Install, configure, operate, and maintain servers, storage, and peripherals.
Administer Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy (GPO), and VMware environments.
Ensure system stability, integrity, and performance for core organizational functions.
Perform hardware and software upgrades and maintenance.
Apply and validate DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure secure configurations.
Implement and manage security controls, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Participate in Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and accreditation.
Monitor for security threats and risks, managing firewalls.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation, and network diagrams.
Automate routine tasks using scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
Create and maintain OS images for deployment.
Provide advanced, Tier 2/3 technical support, resolving complex incidents.
Monitor system performance (e.g., SCOM) and manage backups/disaster recovery.
Escalate issues and provide detailed reports (DLA INFOSPOTS, SITREPs, AARs) for critical outages.