Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

4d•$215,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking a senior Network/Systems Engineer responsible for maintaining the design and integrity of program systems. The candidate will oversee the program’s Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS). The candidate will build scripts, provide expert technical assistance to team members, build and patch servers (Linux and Windows). Candidate should have excellent networking skills, including an understanding of IP Schema, scripting, hardware, and other aspects of building a network and maintaining systems.

Requirements

Experience writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical and training manuals or similar documentation to include documents required for A&A IAW ICD 503. (Templates will be available).
Experience in Windows administration, active directory administration
Experience in administrative scripting languages.
Experience with integration, deployment, troubleshooting and maintenance of operating systems in a multi domain environment.
Knowledge and experience Virtual Infrastructure technologies per the applicable level stated in the table below.
Experience in all components of Windows and Linux system infrastructure per the applicable level stated in the table below.
Experience in LAN/WAN technologies, routers, switches, firewalls; experience with Storage Area Network (SAN), clustering and backup technologies.
Experience and proficiency with systems engineering concepts, principles and theories and system modeling tools per the applicable level stated in the table below.
Ability to perform Tier 3 operational maintenance on audit systems to include: system engineering, system administration, database management, backup administration, change configuration and management, policy creation, and certification and accreditation procedures (Senior level position).
Appropriate ND 50-05 certification for tasks assigned.
Ability to travel worldwide.
TS/SCI with a Poly Security Clearance Required.
Bachelors Degree in relevant area, such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other computer or information technology-related field.
Minimum Years of Experience: (Bachelors + 5-7 years); (Masters + 3-5 years); (PhD + 1-2 years)

Nice To Haves

This position [is not] designated as a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy functional servers on Linux and Windows operating systems.
Maintain system compliance with cyber security standards and practices
Monitor system performance and integrity.
Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery, etc.)
Communicate with users when needed.
Maintain complete technical documentation.
Suggest improvements to performance, capacity and scalability.
Install systems in CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations as directed by project PM.