System Engineer, Level 3

Independent Software • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

As a Systems Engineer, you will support the administration, automation, and security compliance of critical client/server environments. You will be responsible for maintaining system integrity, performance, and security while working closely with users, customers, and a small, mission-focused engineering team. This role requires strong technical depth in systems engineering and administration, along with excellent problem-solving, communication, and escalation skills.

Requirements

• Strong systems engineering and system administration experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security compliance principles and secure system operations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking devices and technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.
• Hands-on system administration experience in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience administering identity and access management technologies, including Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and network services.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, system hardening, patching, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly document issues and escalate technical risks or incidents to management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience; or High School Diploma or GED, plus ten (10) years of general systems engineering experience across any process area; or Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience; or PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of systems engineering experience.
• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering and system administration activities across secure client/server environments.
• Maintain system integrity, availability, performance, and security in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Implement and support automation and operational improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure systems comply with security requirements, policies, and compliance standards.
• Administer and support identity and access management services, including Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and core network services.
• Manage system patching, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration baselines.
• Support containerized and orchestrated environments, including Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex system and network issues and escalate risks, outages, or security concerns to management as required.
• Work closely with users and customers to resolve issues and support mission requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees