Systems Engineer

SOSi•Pearl City, HI

18d•$110,290 - $148,891•Onsite

About The Position

SOSi is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role will focus on developing and maintaining Command and Control (C2) IT solutions, including an enterprise infrastructure and private cloud platform, for over 5,000 users in the Pacific theater. The Systems Engineer will collaborate with senior DoD personnel, deliver executive-level briefings, and ensure compliance with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Data Centric Security Principles. This position offers an opportunity to innovate in defense technology and contribute to mission-critical operations.

Requirements

An Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI Eligibility and US Passport.
Bachelors degree in IT, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or similar and 5+ years of experience, or 9+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems engineering and operations involving complex classified DoD environments and mandatory security controls (e.g., STIGs).
5+ years implementation and support in server administration.
Extensive experience with Microsoft or Linux enterprise services portfolio (Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/BIND, DHCP, SQL, etc).
DoD 8570 IAT-II compliant (Security+ CE, CCNA, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
Server Administration (Microsoft or Linux+) certification at hire.
Obtain Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) within 6 months.
Prior experience in implementing and supporting DoD secure systems environments.
Experience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (Nutanix preferred).
Experience with NSA CSfC requirements including Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and/or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE).
Customer-service oriented with a willingness to participate and assist.
Able to follow instructions and work both independently and in a (distributed) team environment.
Team-player and able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Attention to detail.
Excellent planning and time-management skills.
Able to support 24/7 operations (including support to exercises), when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
Additional IT certifications in relevant technology platform (e.g., Network+, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, VMware).
Experience with Forcepoint/Everfox Trusted Thin Clinent.
Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
Familiarity with VDI/Virtual Environments and solutions (VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI).
Familiarity with Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and C2 applications.
Experience in ITIL framework and best practices (e.g., Change Management, Configuration Management, Capacity Planning).
Experience using Help Desk software (e.g., Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow).

Responsibilities

Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of ZTA solutions.
Assess, design, and roadmap development for the implementation or integration of Data Centric Security solutions.
Contribute, provide technical recommendations, and attend briefings or information sharing forums, with our customer and the leadership, in support of ZTA initiatives and new capabilities.
Interact with vendors, other agencies, and Coalition Partners on behalf of the program.
Lead complex technical projects including upgrades, system integrations, and other installations in support of existing Enterprise capabilities.
Provide mentorship for Systems Operations personnel in administration principles and best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
Reviews work efforts/implementations and contributes to analysis, After-Action-Reports (AAR). Regularly collects and summarizes pertinent network-related accomplishments, issues, and concerns. Completes activity reports in accordance with contract requirements.
Ensures compliance of custody and ownership of Government equipment and related components.
Participates in related solution technologies and special projects, as required.
Interface with team leads and team members to collect, develop, document, and submit status updates via a Weekly Activity Report (WAR).