Systems Engineer, Network Infrastructure

Fantom Corporation•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in network infrastructure, virtualization, and enterprise systems administration to support mission-critical IT environments. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise infrastructure across Windows, Linux, virtualization, networking, storage, and backup technologies. The ideal candidate has experience supporting complex enterprise systems, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, implementing virtualization solutions, and maintaining secure, highly available environments.

Requirements

Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
Experience identifying technical and security issues and developing documented resolutions
Experience supporting technical requirements management
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Experience administering multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS
Experience with virtualization platforms including Hyper-V, VMware ESX, and VirtualBox
Experience administering Cisco networking technologies including Cisco IOS and Nexus OS
Experience supporting Microsoft enterprise technologies including Active Directory, SCOM, and Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
Experience designing and supporting LAN and WAN environments
Experience implementing and maintaining enterprise backup solutions, including Microsoft Data Protection Manager (DPM) and ArcServe Backup Suite
Experience administering Storage Area Networks (SAN), including design, provisioning, capacity planning, and maintenance
Experience planning and executing Hyper-V migration projects
Experience designing enterprise network architectures supporting disaster recovery and business continuity
Experience evaluating enterprise hardware and software solutions
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining COTS and GOTS applications
Experience with enterprise network monitoring platforms
Experience developing automation scripts for systems administration
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Experience supporting secure government or Intelligence Community IT environments
Experience with shell scripting and automation
Experience administering SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL databases
Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016
Experience with Microsoft System Center
Experience administering enterprise storage platforms including NetApp and HP
Experience with VMware ESX virtualization
Experience supporting digital forensic software and forensic analysis environments
Experience administering HP servers and HP BladeSystem infrastructure

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise IT infrastructure and network environments
Identify technical and security issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide documented recommendations and resolutions
Support technical requirements management throughout system planning, implementation, and sustainment
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and systems administration issues
Administer Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems
Configure, deploy, and maintain virtualization platforms including Hyper-V, VMware ESX, and VirtualBox
Administer Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco IOS and Nexus OS
Manage Windows enterprise services including Active Directory, System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), and Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
Design, implement, and support LAN and WAN network infrastructures
Design and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
Administer Storage Area Network (SAN) environments, including provisioning, capacity planning, performance tuning, and maintenance
Plan and execute Hyper-V migration projects and virtualization upgrades
Design enterprise network architectures supporting backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery
Evaluate hardware and software technologies against customer requirements and provide technical recommendations
Design, implement, and maintain Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) applications
Support enterprise network monitoring platforms and infrastructure monitoring solutions
Develop scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks
Collaborate with engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to support enterprise infrastructure initiatives