Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerSecurity Clearance: SecretLocation: Fort Shafter Flats, HI(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)Description:C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Systems Engineer to join our on-site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for engineering, administering, and maintaining enterprise-level server and network environments supporting critical Department of Defense operations. This role requires expertise in virtualization, systems security, and enterprise management tools, with a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and performance optimization across mission systems.Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Engineer, install, configure, and maintain enterprise servers, including Domain Controllers, File/Print servers, and Proxy systems.Implement and enforce DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across all managed systems.Manage and maintain Altiris and SCCM solutions for patch management, software deployment, and system imaging.Develop and deploy automation scripts (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) to enhance system efficiency and automate Active Directory management tasks.Administer enterprise storage solutions (NAS, iSCSI, DAS) and ensure data integrity and system availability.Support database administration functions for MS SQL and Oracle environments.Manage enterprise DHCP solutions (Lucent, Microsoft DHCP, etc.).Provide advanced troubleshooting and Tier 3 support for complex enterprise system issues.Maintain accurate system documentation and ensure compliance with configuration management standards.Support cybersecurity readiness through regular patching, vulnerability remediation, and adherence to DoD IA controls.Minimum Qualifications:U.S. Citizenship.An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.Must possess a current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent).Must possess a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.Minimum of six (6) years of experience engineering, installing, configuring, and managing enterprise-level servers and systems, including virtualization (VMware), storage (NAS, iSCSI, DAS), and directory services.Demonstrated experience with:Image deployment tools (Altiris, SCCM, etc.)STIG implementation and system hardeningHelp Desk technologies (Altiris, Remedy, etc.)Patch management systems (WSUS, SCCM, Altiris, etc.)Enterprise antivirus solutions (Symantec, McAfee HBSS, etc.)Database administration (MS SQL, Oracle)DHCP solutions (Lucent, Microsoft DHCP, etc.)Scripting and automation (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:DISA HBSS 4.5 Administrator certification.Over seven (7) years of experience engineering and deploying Altiris solutions (Deployment Solution, Service Desk, Inventory Solution, Patch Management, etc.).Experience supporting systems engineering in USARPAC and USARC environments.Proficiency with Dell PowerEdge servers, workstations, and laptops.Experience developing custom tools and utilities to automate Active Directory object management and reporting.Education:A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.