Senior IT Systems Engineer

Need assistance? Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io Location 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States Employee Type Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Contact information Email View email address on click.appcast.io As a Senior IT Systems Engineer, you play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's IT infrastructure. You ensure the security, stability, and efficiency of our systems, adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards. Your expertise directly impacts our ability to operate effectively and securely in a dynamic technological landscape. Requirements Perform systems engineering and maintenance activities according to established standards. Apply knowledge and skills of information systems management principles including NIST guidelines and FISMA directives. Apply knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, Cloud Environment, MS Azure, and Wireless management in solutions implementation and troubleshooting. Evaluate current NIGC IT systems architecture and configuration with a view to recommend well researched and documented corrective actions. Identify gaps in the implementation of Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA) requirements and propose remediation plans. Manage the M365 Entra ID environment with a focus on conditional access, MFA integration, and auditing. Provide written recommendations to System Owner on systems operations priorities to help drive operations improvements and identify dependencies. Develop and implement STIGS configuration baselines for servers and configure proactive monitoring and alerting for all critical IT resources. Perform day‑to‑day IT systems administration activities according to best practices in both on‑premises and M365 environments. Evaluate and execute security compliance activities such as Endpoint Detection and Response policies and SCUBA compliance baselines to align the environment with cybersecurity directives and internal security requirements as requested by the CISO. Install, configure, test, and maintain servers, storage, and related networking equipment. Develop disaster recovery strategies for critical systems and data as directed by System Owner. Implement patch management strategies, and secure data according to established procedures. Install firmware and security updates on servers, printers, and related networking equipment. Maintain configuration hygiene, mitigate vulnerabilities, document systems administration processes, and support the implementation of controls to meet FISMA requirements. Participate in special project team meetings to gather relevant systems requirements and support the integration of projects with IT operations. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field. Proven experience with architecture and configuration of complex IT systems. Relevant IT Certifications may be substituted for a formal college degree; however, demonstrated hands‑on experience in performing the required tasks is mandatory and may not be substituted. Preferred Qualifications Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms. Why Join Sierra7? Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve #J-18808-Ljbffr