Advanced Systems Engineer

Job Title: Advanced Systems Engineer

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type: Temp to Direct

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Compensation: $19.50 + 10% = $21.45/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

About the Opportunity:

• We are seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer to support critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system administration activities within a highly collaborative technical environment.
• In this role, you'll manage server environments, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) initiatives, automate system administration tasks, and help maintain secure, compliant, and reliable systems throughout their lifecycle.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Administer servers and systems, including installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity initiatives through system audits, security testing, vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoring.
• Perform hardware and software configuration management while maintaining compliance with security policies and System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation solutions to improve system administration and configuration management processes.
• Respond to security incidents, coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen system security and compliance.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• 5+ years of RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) & Windows Administration Experience.
• 5+ years of experience with various system security assessment/hardening tools - SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, ACAS/Nessus, etc.
• 5+ years of VMware experience.
• 5+ years of experience with various system security assessment/hardening tools - STIG Viewer, ACAS/Nessus, etc.

What Sets You Apart:

• Master's Degree.
• Knowledge of Ansible and experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Installation and configuration of servers.
• Understanding of STGs & Vulnerability resolution.
• Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) procedures.
• Server installation and configuration.
• Third party software application installation and setup for both system functionality and Cyber security services.
• Identity Manager and Domain Administration.
• Bash and python scripting.
• Docker administration skills.
• General network administration.
• DHCP, NFS setup.
• Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) procedures.
• Outstanding communications skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team throughout the system life cycle.
• DoD 8570 Certification meeting IAM Level I (e.g., Security + CE, CAP, GSLC).

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Requires the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance.

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