IT Systems Engineer

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We're a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex national security challenges. For more than 20 years we've supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team.


ABSC is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) Information Technology Services (ITS2) program, delivering secure, resilient technology supporting Air Force operations across the National Capital Region, including the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Spanning cybersecurity, engineering, enterprise operations, infrastructure modernization, logistics, and 24/7 mission support, AFNCR ITS2 also supports the National Military Command Center (NMCC), Joint Staff, and other mission partnersgiving technical professionals the opportunity to solve complex challenges while helping keep critical national-defense capabilities connected, protected, and operational.


As an IT Systems Engineer , you will design, implement, maintain, and modernize information technology systems supporting the AFDW mission. You will work across engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, network, and operations teams to translate mission and technical requirements into secure, reliable solutionsfrom architecture and design through integration, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.


The majority of work is conducted on-site at our client location in the National Capital Region primarily Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews and/or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), based on each assignment. We offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely with prior client approval.


Security clearance required for this role: An Active Secret security clearance is required.


Responsibilities:


The IT Systems Engineer will support activities including:

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot information technology systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop technical solutions that address customer and mission requirements across computing, network, platform, and enterprise environments.
• Design and maintain computing infrastructure necessary to support key mission and operational requirements.
• Establish and implement networking and system configurations consistent with cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.
• Troubleshoot network errors, system performance issues, integration challenges, and other complex technical problems.
• Support the design, integration, installation, testing, deployment, sustainment, and lifecycle management of new and existing IT systems and services.
• Develop engineering solutions incorporating applicable cybersecurity and security controls.
• Analyze technical requirements and alternatives and provide recommendations for system architecture, infrastructure, hardware, software, and technology solutions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, mission partners, service providers, cybersecurity teams, network administrators, system administrators, data center personnel, and program offices.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, network diagrams, engineering plans, configurations, implementation documentation, and other technical artifacts.
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities by developing and maintaining required engineering and system documentation.
• Support configuration management activities and ensure systems, infrastructure, and associated configuration items are accurately documented and maintained.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, including virtualization, cloud computing, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), when appropriate to mission requirements.
• Support technology modernization, lifecycle management, system upgrades, hardware and software refresh, and change management activities.
• Apply DoD, Air Force, industry, and engineering standards and best practices throughout the system development and sustainment lifecycle.
• Assist with outage resolution and technical troubleshooting to maintain system availability, reliability, and mission readiness.

Requirements:

• Education/Years Experience/Certifications:
  • Option 1 Standard Qualification
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
    • Minimum 5 years relevant experience
  • Option 2 Master's Degree Substitution
    • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
    • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Option 3 - Experience Substitution
    • N o degree required with a minimum of 10 years of intensive and progressive experience demonstrating the required technical proficiency for the position.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, networking, and systems engineering principles.
  • Ability to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex IT environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective technical solutions.
  • Ability to translate customer and mission requirements into practical technical solutions.
  • Experience developing and maintaining technical architecture, system, configuration, and engineering documentation.
  • Ability to work effectively across engineering, cybersecurity, network, infrastructure, operations, and program teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated DoD environment.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • On-call or after-hours support may be required based on mission needs.

Desired Skills:


Strong candidates will have hands-on experience with one or more of the following:

• Enterprise systems engineering and integration
• Windows and/or Linux environments
• Network architecture and infrastructure
• Server and virtualization technologies
• VMware or equivalent virtualization platforms
• Cloud computing and cloud infrastructure
• IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
• Active Directory and enterprise services
• System architecture and engineering documentation
• Network and system troubleshooting
• Configuration management and change management
• Hardware and software lifecycle management
• DISA STIGs and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) environments
• NIPRNet and/or SIPRNet environments
• DoD and Air Force enterprise IT environments
• Systems monitoring and performance management
• Technology modernization and infrastructure refresh

Salary is commensurate with education and years experience. Salary range for this requisition is: $90k-$150k annual.


Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.


Some of our benefits include:

• Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charity
• Referral Program We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them. ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program.


*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application.*


Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.