Systems Engineering Specialist

Req ID: 396439

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We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Specialist to join our team in Newport News, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Engineering Specialist to join our team. As a System Engineering Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with DOD regulations and requirements, identifying potential cyber risks and vulnerabilities, and improving the cybersecurity posture within our DOD environment.This position is located in Newport News, VA and will require daily onsite presence.  This position will provide customer support within a Hybrid Agile Enterprise Environment.  Candidate should be a "self-starter" with the ability to work independently with little to no oversight. The ability to research problems to develop, present, and implement full solutions after appropriate approval is imperative to the success of this project. The ability to work in a mixed stakeholder environment while maintaining fidelity of information is also required. Exceptional attention to detail and overall organizational abilities are crucial to the success of the project.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the technical leader for system infrastructure projects to Plan, Deploy, and Harden Enterprise Services across multiple projects.
• Ensure system compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) regulations, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Vulnerability Management Programs.
• Provide expert knowledge and support for all aspects of system and network configuration and management.
• Participate in project planning and execution in a hybrid-agile environment, potentially assuming the role of Scrum Master as needed.
• Analyze the IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement
• Coordinate with other IT team members and stakeholders, ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Perform routine system maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Document all system configurations, changes, and procedures to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, enhancing their understanding and skills in system engineering and management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience to include:
  • Planning, Deploying, and Hardening any combination of three or more Enterprise Services (e.g. Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Sharepoint, Exchange, Storage Solutions, Hypervisors, SQL, WSUS/SCCM, Image Management, PKI, Fileshare, ect.)
• IAT II or higher certification
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Microsoft, Vmware, Linux, or other operating system certificate
• Currently active Top Secret clearance.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $75,640 - $113,460. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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