IT Systems Engineer 3 (Senior) - NIGC

Technology Automation & Management (TeAM), Inc. TeAM is looking for highly motivated and highly skilled individuals who are ready for exciting opportunities with a growing company. For more than a quarter of a century, we've built our reputation as a premier solutions provider to the Federal Government, and eagerly seek creative problem solvers to join our TeAM. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Pending Contract Award Mission Objectives The IT Systems Engineer 3 (Senior) serves as the principal IT infrastructure and systems engineering resource for the NIGC, responsible for the engineering, administration, and maintenance of the agency's hybrid IT environment. This includes on‑premises infrastructure built on Cisco technologies and VMware Hypervisor (less than 50 servers running Microsoft Server and Linux operating systems), integrated with Microsoft Azure cloud via Azure Arc and the M365/Entra ID ecosystem. Working with minimal supervision, this position ensures systems availability, FISMA compliance, and operational excellence across all NIGC IT resources serving fewer than 150 users. Position Responsibilities Perform systems engineering and maintenance activities according to established standards Apply knowledge and skills of information systems management principles including NIST guidelines and FISMA directives Apply knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, Cloud Environment, MS Azure, and Wireless management in solutions implementation and troubleshooting Evaluate current NIGC IT systems architecture and configuration and recommend well‑researched and documented corrective actions Identify gaps in the implementation of FISMA requirements and propose remediation plans Manage the M365 Entra ID environment with a focus on conditional access, MFA integration, and auditing Provide written recommendations to System Owner on systems operations priorities to drive operations improvements and identify dependencies Develop and implement STIG configuration baselines for servers and configure proactive monitoring and alerting for all critical IT resources Perform day‑to‑day IT systems administration activities according to best practices in both on‑premises and M365 environments Evaluate and execute security compliance activities such as Endpoint Detection and Response policies and SCUBA compliance baselines as directed by the CISO Install, configure, test, and maintain servers, storage, and related networking equipment Develop disaster recovery strategies for critical systems and data as directed by System Owner Implement patch management strategies and secure data according to established procedures Install firmware and security updates on servers, printers, and related networking equipment Maintain configuration hygiene, mitigate vulnerabilities, document systems administration processes, and support the implementation of controls to meet FISMA requirements Participate in special project team meetings to gather relevant systems requirements and support the integration of projects with IT operations Develop and maintain accurate systems operations documentation including standard operating procedures for recurring tasks Position Requirements Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Microsoft Server OS, Linux OS administration, VMware Hypervisor platform, and Cisco networking equipment (routers, switches, firewalls) Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Arc, M365 administration, and Entra ID (conditional access, MFA, auditing) Experience implementing STIG configuration baselines and managing patch management processes Experience with NIST guidelines, FISMA compliance, and federal IT systems accreditation Experience developing disaster recovery strategies and systems operations documentation Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (relevant IT certifications may substitute for formal degree per SOO Section 6) Certifications: One of the following required: CASP+, CCNA, CISA, or CISSP Years of Experience: Minimum 6 continuous years in IT systems engineering / systems administration Optional/Value‑Added Qualifications Prior experience supporting small federal agencies with hybrid on‑premises/cloud IT environments Experience with Azure Arc for hybrid server management and monitoring Advanced PowerShell scripting proficiency for automation and administration Experience implementing STIG baselines using automated tools (e.g., SCAP Compliance Checker) Experience with EDR policy management and SCUBA compliance baselines Apple iOS mobile device management experience in a federal context Optional/Value‑Added Additional Credentials Education: Master's Degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field Certifications/Training: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, VCP-DCV (VMware), CCNP, ITIL v4 Foundation Experience: 8+ years in IT systems engineering; experience with Microsoft Active Directory/Azure Entra hybrid environments Duty Location NIGC Headquarters, 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 Work Arrangement Primarily Onsite; limited remote work may be authorized at the discretion of the Federal Task Manager Travel Requirements None Minimum Security Clearance Required Public Trust (background investigation, NDA, NIGC Rules of Behavior, PIV Card required) Employment Type Full-Time Application Status This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr