Systems Engineer - Active Security Clearance
On-siteReston, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Develop and deploy technical solutions within a dedicated network, focusing on information security principles and collaboration challenges. Monitor networks and maintain technology solutions using Microsoft technologies, virtualization platforms, and modern server operating systems. Build, test, and scale infrastructure including Windows and RedHat/CentOS servers, Citrix VDI desktops, and Azure environments. Implement IT and cyber security best practices while managing engineering projects from design through deployment. Utilize scripting languages and collaboration tools to assess emerging technologies and incorporate them into technical plans. Requires TS/SCI clearance and six years of relevant experience; includes domestic travel and flexible core hours in Northern Virginia.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly
- Bachelor's degree preferred, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill
- No degree + ten (10) years relevant experience
- Associate's degree + eight (18) years relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree + six (6) years relevant experience
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in the areas of Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems (or comparable documented work experience)
- Ability to travel on an infrequent, but as needed basis, primarily domestic
- Knowledge of and hands on experience with modern server operating systems and virtualization technologies
- Knowledge of and hands on experience with Virtual Desktop technologies
- Knowledge of and hands on experience with Cloud platforms
- Knowledge of and hands on experience with collaboration and ticketing tools
- Knowledge of high availability technologies and concepts
- Knowledge and hands on experience with networking and network security technologies
- Experience with managing engineering projects (i.e., design, build, deploy)
- Knowledge and hands on experience with scripting languages such as, Bash, Powershell, Python, etc.
- Knowledge of and hands on experience implementing IT and Cyber Security best practices
- Ability to assess emerging technologies, determine their impact on corporate systems and incorporate them into technical plans
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, determine course of action and act promptly and effectively when problems arise
- Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills
Desired Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with poly with most recent BI/Poly dates within the last five years
- Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Windows and RedHat/CentoS servers
- Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Citrix VDI Desktops
- Knowledge and hands on experience with Microsoft Azure, and Azure Stack Hub
- Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Atlassian products such as JIRA and Confluence
- Experience building, deploying, maintaining, Microsoft Exchange
- Experience building, deploying, maintaining clusters, load balancers, multi-datacenter applications
- Experience with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
- Experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining sensitive networks
- Experience with Enterprise database platforms such as MS SQL Server and Oracle databases
- Experience with One Way Transfer Solutions and data flow management
- Knowledge of SIEM and security analytical technologies (e.g. Splunk, pcap, Netflow, etc)
- Experience with Active Directory and identity management
- Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure such as Cisco HX, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct
- Knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies and tools
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