Systems Engineer (Windows)

Bowhead • VA

64d

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our growing team in Dahlgren, VA. The System Engineer will provide Operation & Maintenance (O&M) support to Windows servers used at NSWC Dahlgren Division for corporate solutions and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) organizational needs. This environment includes support for Windows Active Directory. O&M support includes patch management, and information assurance/security for the Research Development Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) network.

Requirements

• Must have demonstrated ability to produce system specifications, design requirements, test evaluation planning documents, and technical publications and reports.
• Requires strong understanding of current Microsoft supported Windows operating systems.
• Must be experienced in Windows Active Directory infrastructure administration to include Group Policy Objects management.
• Must have an understanding of SAN fundamentals to include but not limited to virtual machine and LUN provisioning, snapshots, and zoning.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task while being meticulous.
• DOD 8570 IAT level II certification is required (i.e., CompTIA Security+ce).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Splunk, IBM Endpoint Manager and WSUS are highly desirable.
• Scripting knowledge is a plus, with Powershell, PowerCLI or another language.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) networking and security accreditation requirements such as Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).
• Familiarity with Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for initiatives including, but not limited to, VMware, IBM Endpoint Manager, Splunk, and NetApp enterprise storage system.
• Responsible for the configuration and maintenance of domain backup solutions using Symantec NetBackup.
• Administer and maintain endpoint solutions on supported RDT&E networks.
• Develop, maintain and deploy automated Windows 2016/2019 Servers.
• Assist with Windows server migration.
• Provide O&M support for various Department transition initiatives to Corporate Services.
• Provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for designs and implementation strategies of new hardware and software deployments.
• Address requirements for maintaining system security as defined by the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) package.
• Work independently as well as in a support environment to meet deadlines while simultaneously performing multiple tasks.
• Work with the Help Desk; but also with various Department Points of contacts as needed to resolve customer problems.

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