Systems Engineer (TS/SCI clearance)

Description:

Systems Engineer
Quantico, VA - onsite
Top Secret/SCI clearance
Must be Security+ certified

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Perform IT systems engineering tasks such as designing, building, and testing minor to significant IT solutions that meet customer requirements for software, hardware, and integration of software/hardware.
• Assist system administrators and other team members in troubleshooting IT system problems.
• Design, build, test, and implement software, hardware, and integrated solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain current documentation on the configuration and testing of AFOSI IT systems.
• Provide systems engineering support including analyzing, designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing hardware, networks, peripherals, and software.
• Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, such as Splunk, to support Insider Threat and monitor overall systems health and security.
• Provide technical support for over 3,000 users and 5,000 Windows client and server operating systems at over 220 locations worldwide on five networks of varying classifications.
• Troubleshoot applications, hardware, network connectivity, and security.
• Write/maintain scripts using PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate processes, install and configure programs, install updates, modify applications, and develop reports on users, computers, and servers.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members.
• Ensure that all application deliverables and systems comply with applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) or Security Requirements Guidance.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years experience in IT with at least 3 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Must be Security+ certified (or equivalent certification to meet DoD 8140 requirements for IAT II).
• Microsoft certification desired. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, including Active Directory, Exchange, Windows Administration, PowerShell, scripting, and Windows configuration techniques.
• Experience with Active Directory and GPO. Strong knowledge of VMware to include ESXi, Virtual Center, and Horizon VDI.
• Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure desired.
• Experience with GitHub a plus.
• Able to provide technical guidance and direction to system administrators and help desk technicians.
• Extensive experience with security as it pertains to network architecture, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS) desired.
• Experience with USAF IT environment and networks desired.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, and an ability to conceptualize server infrastructures and configurations.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

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