Systems Engineer

TIAG is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to set up offline enterprise services, virtualization, and infrastructure to support security compliance. Our customer’s objective is to build a reliable, easily repeatable deployment process for a number of duplicate environments deployed network wide. This position is based in North Charleston, SC and requires an active Secret clearance to be considered for the position. Key ResponsibilitiesAuthor comprehensive PowerShell scripts and build automated Windows deployment routines (using tools like unattended setup, imaging, Sysprep, or MDT/WDS) to repeatedly stamp out identical, standardized system builds with minimal manual effort.Configure and stand up supporting Microsoft enterprise services from scratch in an offline environment.Deploy and manage Microsoft Hyper-V, utilizing Hyper-V Replicas for virtual machine redundancy and high availability.Install and configure Windows Server 2022 and Active Directory Domain Services, including GPOs tailored for air-gapped environments.Set up and configure Microsoft SQL Server to support core applications and security services.Set up offline Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to manage and distribute updates without internet access.Configure Kiwi SyslogNG to centralize and audit security logs across the network.Design and configure offline backup schedules and recovery workflows using Veeam.Help deploy and integrate core physical security platforms (specifically Lenel OnGuard and Milestone XProtect) into the underlying virtualized Windows infrastructure.Apply DoD STIGs to the system architecture and prepare the technical settings required to support security authorization documentation.3-6 years of experience in system administration, IT operations, or a systems engineering support role.Proven experience with server hardware and enterprise-level operating systems.Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting to automate configurations, paired with hands-on experience using Windows deployment tools to support repeatable builds.Practical experience with Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Hyper-V Replicas.Practical experience building Active Directory, DNS, offline WSUS, and Microsoft SQL Server.Experience configuring Veeam backup and recovery solutions in offline networks.Experience configuring Kiwi SyslogNG for centralized log aggregation.Experience designing systems for air-gapped, offline networks.Experience hardening Windows environments using STIGs.Understanding of the technical controls needed to support an Authority to Operate (ATO).At least 5 years of experience supporting ESS systems is preferredBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldCompTIA Security+, or CISSP Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, or equivalent Windows environment certifications.Hold or have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearanceTIAG is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and employment decisions shall be based solely on merit and without regard disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. TIAG takes proactive steps to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to disability or protected veteran status. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements and may be subject and required to take action pursuant to the following laws and accompanying regulations: The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. 60-300); Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R 60-741); and Executive Order 13496 (and its implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A).