Systems Engineer

MAXISIQ•Quantico, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MAXISIQ is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, with an emphasis in Linux-based systems and Splunk, but optimally with experience in a variety of other operating systems and platforms to support team operations in Quantico, VA. We are evaluating candidates on a continual basis for full-time openings on the horizon. Candidates with a minimum Top-Secret clearance need only apply. CI poly will be administered upon hiring.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Or equivalent experience)
Top Secret with CI Poly requirement after hire
6+ years related experience
Hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems in addition to virtualization technologies such as VMware, Proxmox, KVM, Xen
Hands-on Windows based engineering: designing, building and troubleshooting experience
Experience applying and working with Windows Group Policy Objectives (GPOs)
Experience working with Windows Domain structures
Experience with DNS, DHCP, Certificate Authorities
Experience administering Linux in an enterprise
Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems
Systems integration and troubleshooting experience
Build and configuration management experience to include Patch Management experience
DISA STIG implementation experience
Knowledge or familiarity with DevSecOps
Knowledgeable about Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP
Creative problem solving
Ability to remain on task - self-motivated and a strong communicator

Nice To Haves

Hands-on VMware and Proxmox engineering preferred: design, build and troubleshoot
Interest in managing task assignment and completion across multiple engineers

Responsibilities

Providing enterprise virtualized environment support by providing high-end engineering; support Windows, and Linux workstations and Server-based services; and deployment and maintenance of systems supporting our customers
Maintaining Splunk with Enterprise Security, keeping up to date and healthy, validating data inputs and dashboard creation and maintenance.
Providing Active Directory/LDAP, DNS, Certificate Authority, Smart Card/PIV, Single Sign On, and other enterprise services
Providing input to key project decisions with regard to success criteria for system requirements, design, testing methods, and delivery activities
Actively communicating with key program stakeholders regarding status of activities and potential recommendations for improvement regarding the customer's network and systems
Problem solving and troubleshooting issues within the deployed systems
Planning, designing, developing and recommending enhancements and modifications to existing systems as well as any new systems scheduled for development
Supporting management activities to include patch management and backups across deployed systems
Serving as key point of contact with regard to developing, recommending, implementing and testing disaster recovery plans
Mentoring junior staff to proactively diagnose and resolve complex problems