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Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to support the Test and Development Center (TDC) environment, which hosts a diverse set of mission-critical software requiring ongoing sustainment, automation, and secure configuration management. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in a highly technical, Windows-heavy enterprise environment where automation, scripting, and system hardening directly enable mission success. In this role, you will support both the sustainment of existing applications and the integration of new software capabilities into the TDC ecosystem. You will work across system administration, automation engineering, cybersecurity hardening, and user support to ensure the environment remains stable, secure, and efficiently operated. Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Strong experience supporting Microsoft enterprise environments
Hands-on knowledge of Active Directory administration
Hands-on knowledge of Windows Server environments
Hands-on knowledge of WSUS patch management
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and system management
Experience applying DoD STIGs and security hardening practices
Must be a US Citizen
Secret Security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical engineering
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Nice To Haves

Exchange administration (preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintain and support a diverse portfolio of software systems within the TDC environment
Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline system builds, deployments, and maintenance tasks
Apply STIG hardening and security configuration baselines across Windows-based systems and services
Support integration of new software into the TDC environment, ensuring compatibility and operational readiness
Document system processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures to support sustainment and knowledge sharing
Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and assist with user help tickets and troubleshooting requests
Support and administer Microsoft-based enterprise systems, including: Active Directory, Exchange, WSUS
Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks
Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to ensure systems remain secure and compliant with DoD requirements
Assist in maintaining system availability, performance, and configuration integrity across the environment