Systems Engineer

SilverEdge • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.

Requirements

• We are actively seeking Systems Engineer with a minimum of sixteen (16) years' experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with system hardening, patch management, and configuration management tools
• Experience supporting RMF or other accreditation frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53B, A&A, etc.)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid 7), SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), and endpoint protection
• Experience with patching and routine platform reboots across the hosting environment.
• Ability to work in a high profile fast-paced environment.
• Ability to test and deploy custom infrastructure as code using various DevOps tools such as:o Jenkinso GitHub Ansible,o PowerShell
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Government issued clearance and poly are required

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or Cloud Security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer)
• Experience working in air-gapped environments or with classified systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in sprint-based development cycles
• Familiarity with security in CI/CD pipelines and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of zero trust architecture and identity/access management strategiesT
• Toolsets & Platforms:
• Security Tools: Splunk, Rapid 7
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu
• Compliance Tools: Rapid 7, Greenlight, Illuminate
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible
• DevSecOps: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple task

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance support to the hosting platform solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of noted system performance an operational issue.
• Monitor the performance systems to analyze the metrics produced to identify areas of improvements and report potential anomalies.
• Emergency after hours engineering support as needed.
• Communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What This Job Offers

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