Systems Engineer

Vervic • Washington, DC

2d • $180,000 - $255,000

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer balances architecture, operations, and hands-on engineering based on project demands. The role involves varied, impactful work and ownership of systems and projects from planning through lifecycle execution. The position generally has a high operational tempo, requiring engineers to manage their workload in line with communicated priorities.

The engineer designs, deploys, maintains, and troubleshoots enterprise infrastructure, with emphasis on Microsoft Windows technologies. The role may also involve Linux systems and containerized workloads, and collaborates with cross-functional teams on architecture, security, and operational improvements. The Senior Systems Engineer leads root-cause analysis for outages or performance issues and mentors less-senior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of systems engineering experience in secure or cleared environments.
• Active TS clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI.
• A professional certification is required; expert-level certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated progressive responsibilities indicative of a senior engineer.
• DoD 8140 compliance is required.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft core on-premises technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, PKI, and Group Policy.
• Experience with Linux server management and scripting or automation.
• Familiarity with container orchestration, including Kubernetes and Docker, in hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of security, networking, monitoring, and backup/disaster-recovery integration relevant to enterprise infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• Expert-level professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Windows infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and PKI.
• Manage identity and access systems, certificate authorities, and PKI infrastructure.
• Work with Linux systems and containerized workloads such as Kubernetes and Docker, depending on specialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, security, and operational improvements.
• Lead root-cause analysis for system outages or performance issues.
• Mentor less-senior engineers and technicians.
• Own systems and projects from planning through lifecycle execution.
• Self-manage workload according to communicated priorities.

What This Job Offers

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