Senior Systems Engineer

Overview Senior Systems Engineer to join the Cyber, Security, & Intel space in Ft. Meade, MD. Support challenging, mission-critical projects that impact the Nation’s security and intelligence mission. Support for a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. The team focuses on prototype development, test, demonstration, integration, deployment, and sustainment as needed. Candidates should be critical thinkers with a strong work ethic, able to work independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment. Detail-oriented individuals who can think quickly to address emerging problem sets are valued. Work Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday Essential Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer include, but are not limited to: Assess and identify appropriate solutions based on system requirements Contribute to system design, development, and engineering tasks Manage and track workload during Agile sprints using JIRA and Confluence tools Produce system architecture design documentation and contribute to integration planning Deploy enterprise-level virtual environment software and management suites (VMware ESXi and Nutanix AHV hypervisors) Assist with the design and implementation of system configurations with an overall goal of highly adaptable, scalable, and resilient services in a global system deployment Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools Deliver and integrate new technical solutions and provide advice and recommendations to government customers Perform system and software updates to enhance performance Develop and implement solutions across a wide range of technologies Implement and maintain Government standards for system security Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis. Employee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time. Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Experience with Windows Server 2022-2025, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and WSUS Experience with PKI including managing Certificate Authorities and issuing certificates Experience deploying and configuring Nutanix AHV, AOS, and Prism Experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware ESXi, vCenter, VCP 7.X. & 8.X Experience implementing and managing Cisco UCS Computing Servers, Hyperflex solutions, and Intersight Experience administering, managing, and patching Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers Experience working in a DoD classified environment Demonstrated experience implementing security requirements associated with DoD enterprise systems Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Splunk Enterprise Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2022 and newer Experience with backup systems such as VEEAM, Acronis, etc. Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, and RMF processes Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint Experience briefing high-level as well as detailed system capabilities and operational concerns and considerations to both technical and non-technical audiences Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment Ability to travel up to 20% Security Clearance Required Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field, or an additional five (5) years of Systems Engineering experience. Minimum Years of Experience 8 (eight) years of related systems engineering, architecture design, and systems integration experience. Required Certifications DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II baseline certification requirements Preferred Qualifications BS in Computer Science or Systems Engineering Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and Jira/Confluence tools Familiarity with Intelligence Community systems VMware certification VCP 7.x/8.x Experience with Infoblox Experience with Commvault 11.x Experience with Red Hat Satellite or Ansible Experience with Trellix Endpoint Security, ePO, and Agent Handlers Experience with RSA SecurID Experience with ACAS (Tenable Security Center, Nessus Scanners, and Nessus agents) Familiarity with ITILv4 Experience with PostgreSQL Experience with Microsoft Exchange 2016 or newer Experience developing IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc. Compensation Details $230,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O\'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Other Responsibilities Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer Note: This posting is not an offer of employment. It is a description of job duties and responsibilities and may be changed or updated without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, or disability. 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