Senior Systems Engineer
$123,000–$160,000 year
On-siteFort Meade, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Provide Tier III engineering support for enterprise systems, applications, networking, virtualization, and storage environments across globally distributed Department of Defense operations. Plan, test, and implement security patches while performing vulnerability remediation in accordance with DISA STIGs and RMF requirements. Troubleshoot complex Linux, Windows, network, and storage issues, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions for operational failures. Support systems integration, technology refresh, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment activities while collaborating with engineering, cybersecurity, and Government stakeholders. Maintain mission-critical infrastructure availability and security compliance. Requires a Bachelor's degree, active DoD Secret Clearance, and 6+ years supporting DoD or Intelligence Community systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- 6+ years supporting enterprise DoD or Intelligence Community systems
- 4+ years providing Tier III systems engineering or technical operations support
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing enterprise security patching across multiple environments
- Strong experience with Linux and Windows administration, virtualization, enterprise networking, and storage technologies
- Experience implementing DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and vulnerability remediation using ACAS/Tenable or similar tools
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Security+, CISSP, CASP+, RHCSA/RHCE, VMware VCP, CCNP, or similar certification
- Experience supporting DISA, NGA, SOCOM, or Combatant Command programs
- Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Kubernetes, VMware, cloud infrastructure, and automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
- Familiarity with ISR architectures and mission-critical operational environments
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