Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Systems Engineer balances architecture, operations, and hands-on engineering according to project demands. The work involves varied, impactful efforts and ownership of systems and projects from planning through lifecycle execution. The role generally has a high operational tempo, requiring individuals to self-manage workload based on communicated priorities. The engineer designs, deploys, maintains, and troubleshoots enterprise Windows infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and PKI. The role also manages identity and access systems, certificate authorities, and PKI infrastructure. Depending on specialization, work may include Linux systems and containerized workloads using Kubernetes or Docker. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams on architecture, security, and operational improvements; leads root cause analysis for system 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 and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- A professional certification is required; expert-level certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
