Systems Engineer IV

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to support our government customer on-site in Chantilly, VA.

As a Systems Engineer IV you will provide expert leadership in planning, designing, and implementing sophisticated additions and changes to network hardware, infrastructure server environments, and operating systems with special emphasis on Top Secret classification enclaves. Your extensive expertise in Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure will be critical to architecting and maintaining advanced systems that support the forensic and investigative ecosystem across highly sensitive environments. You will ensure the reliability, security, and robustness of mission-critical infrastructure while meeting the stringent requirements of classified operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and lead implementation of enterprise-grade additions and changes to network hardware, infrastructure server environments, and operating systems in Top Secret environments.

• Provide advanced technical leadership in the day-to-day operations of sophisticated network hardware and operating systems within classified domains.

• Direct the planning, design, technical review, and implementation strategies for new network infrastructure supporting classified operations.

• Lead systems management and integration functions across multi-enclave environments with focus on Top Secret infrastructure.

• Implement comprehensive systems security strategies ensuring all systems are current with approved patches while leading certification and accreditation tasks for TS environments.

• Develop and implement advanced strategies for client/server systems and design infrastructure optimized for classified operations.

• Lead technical discussions during Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities.

• Design and implement advanced Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure solutions for classified workloads.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with 10 years of experience OR Associate degree with 13 years of experience OR High School diploma with 16 years of experience.

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure systems in Top Secret government environments.

• Proficiency with:

• Enterprise network administration and security for Top Secret enclaves

• Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S) implementation with security controls for classified workloads

• Linux and Windows operating systems with security hardening for classified use

• Windows Active Directory configuration and security in air-gapped environments

• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) in Top Secret environments with enhanced security controls

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for secure, automated deployments

• Security accreditation processes (RMF, NIST 800-53) for TS/SCI systems

• Cross-domain solutions for secure data transfer between classification levels

• May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations in Top Secret environments.

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Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

• Experience implementing Nutanix solutions in classified environments.

• Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure design, implementation, and management in classified environments highly preferred

• Advanced virtualization technologies (VSphere, VXRail, Proxmox, Nutanix AHV) for secure environments highly preferred

• Knowledge of specialized security controls for classified hyper-converged infrastructure.

• Comprehensive understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements for intelligence operations.

• Background in designing systems for SCIFs and other secure facilities.

• Experience with cross-domain solutions in Top Secret environments.

• Prior work implementing secure backup and disaster recovery solutions for classified data.

• Experience with specialized compute and storage requirements for forensic workloads.

• Nutanix certifications (NCP, NPX) preferred.

• Security certifications (CISSP, Security+) preferred.

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Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards ( for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us ( .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits ( page on our Careers ( site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.