IT Systems Engineer

About the Role Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting‑edge cloud‑based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission‑critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based in San Diego, CA. The role will involve building, integrating, securing, and maintaining various IT systems across the Arlington office and customer sites, as well as creating and updating processes using automation. Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Diego, CA Compensation: $90,000 – $184,000 per year Security Clearance: Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required On‑site requirement: Minimum 5 days per week in San Diego office. What You Will Do Rack and install server and networking devices within standard server racks and pelican‑based enclosures. Perform regular server updates, patch management, and software installations. Operate and maintain virtual and physical servers running RedHat, Windows, and VMware products. Install and provision newly purchased hardware equipment. Implement, maintain, and review security processes to ensure compliance and proper user permissions. Help develop and maintain golden images for operating systems and virtual machines. Create and maintain detailed documentation of systems and networks for technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Who You Are (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent full‑time professional experience. 3+ years of full‑time professional experience in systems administration or system engineering. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed. Experience working in a VMware environment or similar virtualization platform. Experience troubleshooting network issues of various degrees of complexity. Experience with Bash, C, or Python scripting. Understanding of common TCP/IP concepts including TCP, UDP, VLANs, DHCP, and routing. Experience provisioning and installing both physical devices and virtual machines. Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification. Experience with hardening devices and updating DISA STIG checklists. Experience with patching and remediating vulnerabilities in a closed network. What Makes You Stand Out Strong understanding of RedHat or similar Linux distributions. Experience working with networking within a tactical system. Experience with Cisco switching, including Virtual Port Channeling, VLANs, VRFs, etc. Experience configuring multiple forms of authentication, including PKI concepts. Experience selecting hardware and/or software for purchase to meet various use‑cases. Experience with Ruckus network devices is a plus. Experience with VMware NSX‑T is a plus. Experience with Ansible, PowerShell, Chef, Salt, Puppet, or other configuration automation software. Pay Range US$90,000 – $150,000 or US$114,000 – $184,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the pay range associated with a job posting; the listed amounts are not necessarily reflective of total compensation. Job Benefits Generous benefits package. Competitive PTO and paid holidays. 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching. 9/80 optional schedule. Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program. Professional Development Resources. Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits. Organization‑wide monthly tech connect events. Annual employee recognition awards. Regular social events and catered lunches. EEO Statement Innovative Defense Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr