Systems Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.•,

13d•$130,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a mission‑driven Systems Engineer with strong experience across Windows and Linux environments to support secure, enterprise‑scale systems. In this role, you’ll engineer and administer Windows Server infrastructures, MSSQL databases, ADCS, VM clusters, Hyper‑V, and enterprise backup solutions, while leveraging PowerShell for automation. You’ll support A&A activities for security‑controlled systems, manage virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper‑V, and maintain cloud‑integrated architectures. We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Strong experience across Windows and Linux environments
Experience engineering and administering Windows Server infrastructures, MSSQL databases, ADCS, VM clusters, Hyper-V, and enterprise backup solutions
Leveraging PowerShell for automation
Support A&A activities for security-controlled systems
Manage virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V
Maintain cloud-integrated architectures

Nice To Haves

Working with security-controlled systems, CipherTrust enterprise hardware security modules, software, and data architecture.
Working as a data transfer officer with security-controlled systems.
Working as an Oracle LINUX Systems Administrator.
Using Cisco switches and security appliances including ASAs, StealthWatch and Tetration.
Managing NetApp storage area networks (SANs).
Certificate management for users, servers and service accounts.
Cross-skilling and backfilling for teammates.
Handling sensitive data, exercising discretion and sound judgment, and achieving mission outcomes.
Working with Sponsor’s security-controlled systems, software, and data architecture.
Working with Sponsor’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
Working as a data transfer officer with Sponsor’s security-controlled systems.
Working with IT Program Management and support.
Certification(s) - Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Database Administrator.

Responsibilities

Windows systems engineering and administration, including MSSQL databases, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), VM clusters, Hyper-V, Data Protection Manager, and PowerShell scripting.
Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes to accredit security-controlled systems.
LINUX systems engineering and administration.
Windows Server operating systems (e.g., Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022).
Windows desktop operating systems (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11).
Microsoft Group Policy Management (for managing settings across multiple machines).
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) (for managing updates).
Virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).