Systems Engineer

TIAG • Mount Pleasant, SC

2d • $70 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

TIAG is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for a high-priority, three-month surge effort supporting a lab system at NIWC Atlantic in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in staging, configuring, and integrating enterprise-class server environments and networking infrastructure. This role focuses on the physical and logical deployment of Dell Enterprise (Epic/PowerEdge) server platforms alongside Cisco networking hardware to establish a fully functional, secure lab environment.

Requirements

• On-site presence required at NIWC Atlantic facilities in Charleston, SC.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (racking heavy server and network hardware).
• Active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret/SCI eligible preferred).
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in systems engineering, network infrastructure, or lab deployment preferably within a DoD/Navy environment.
• Proven hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Enterprise server environments (Dell PowerEdge/Epic series, iDRAC, RAID configurations, and virtualized environments using VMware vSphere/ESXi).
• Proficiency in configuring Cisco enterprise switches, routers, and firewalls (Cisco IOS/NX-OS, VLANs, Trunking, Spanning Tree, ACLs).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NIWC Atlantic processes, lab facilities, and security standards.
• Experience with EURAFCENT C4I systems or enterprise Navy architectures.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Dell Technologies Proven Professional certifications.
• Experience automating baseline deployments using scripting tools (Ansible, PowerShell, or Python).

Responsibilities

• Unpack, rack, stack, power, cable, and configure Dell Epic/PowerEdge enterprise servers and Cisco network devices (switches, routers, firewalls).
• Perform initial OS/hypervisor installations, firmware updates, and system-level configurations on Dell servers.
• Configure VLANs, subnets, routing protocols, and access controls on Cisco switches and routers in alignment with architecture designs.
• Conduct end-to-end connectivity, power-on, and integration testing to ensure lab readiness for operational workloads and testing teams.
• Apply STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and baseline hardening to both server platforms and network appliances.
• Create and maintain lab layout diagrams, cabled topology maps, rack elevations, configuration files, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate closely with NIWC project managers, lead architects, and network security teams to meet strict surge milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed