Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with extensive experience in both Windows and Linux systems. The Systems Engineer will focus on project support, system integration, and infrastructure design. This role will involve working closely with various IT and project teams to plan, implement, and integrate systems solutions that meet enterprise requirements. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in both platforms to ensure smooth integration, optimize the interoperability of systems, and provide innovative solutions to meet mission objectives. This role also involves collaborating with senior stakeholders and leading integration projects that impact both operational and security initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading the integration and deployment of new systems and technologies in both Windows and Linux environments.

• Collaborating with project managers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to design


and implement infrastructure solutions that align with mission requirements.

• Managing the integration of new servers, virtual machines, and networking technologies to ensure compatibility and seamless operation within the existing infrastructure.

• Supporting enterprise-wide projects by ensuring that Windows and Linux systems can work together efficiently and securely.

• Assisting in the planning and implementation of upgrades or transitions to new platforms while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.

• Ensuring that systems integrations are compliant with security policies and best practices, with a focus on mitigating risks during deployment.

• Providing technical guidance and subject matter expertise in both Windows and Linux environments to support system integration efforts.

• Coordinating with vendors and third-party providers to ensure proper integration of external solutions and services.

• Preparing and presenting technical documentation, including system designs, integration plans, and project reports.

• Supporting efforts to automate system integrations and streamline workflows using modern tools and technologies.

• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on integration best practices.

• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of integration projects, identifying potential risks, and proposing solutions to mitigate delays.

• Supporting initiatives to improve system performance, security, and reliability through integration efforts.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

• Proven experience in system integration and project support in both Windows and Linux environments

• Strong knowledge of both Windows Server and Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu) platforms

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and integrate multiple systems into cohesive infrastructure solutions

• Experience with deploying and integrating critical services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP across both Windows and Linux systems

• Ability to assess and implement integration strategies for various systems and applications

• Experience with system architecture and design, focusing on system interoperability and minimizing system conflicts

• Proficient in preparing documentation for integration projects, including design specifications, testing procedures, and deployment guides

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI

Desired Skills:

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

• Experience with large-scale systems integration projects and managing cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle management across both Windows and Linux platforms

• Knowledge of cloud technologies, virtualization, and hybrid-cloud integration

• Experience in troubleshooting complex system integration issues across multi-platform environments

• Understanding of system security protocols and how to ensure secure integrations during project deployments

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.


Travel

• Required USCENTCOM Exercise support with up to 10% travel to OCONUS locations during the year

Shift

• Hours and shift determined by location.

Note

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Salary Description


Salary Range: $155,000/yr - $168,000/yr