Enterprise Systems Engineer (Secure Infrastructure)

Human Capital Solutions; Virginia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Capital Solutions is seeking an Enterprise Systems Engineer (Secure Infrastructure) in Virginia. The role blends systems engineering, secure infrastructure, and application support to build and harden environments and manage full lifecycle while briefing leadership on cost, risk, and progress.

You will gather requirements, deploy secure networks, implement APIs and two-factor authentication, and deploy app servers like WireGuard, OpenVPN, and WordPress.

Qualifications

• Hands-on with virtualization, VDI, Linux, and BIOS configuration.
• Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with DOORS, JAMA, or JIRA for requirements and verification.
• Comfort setting up and using APIs.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Spiral, and Waterfall delivery.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and break down system requirements into workable designs.
• Support hardware and applications from initial deployment through retirement.
• Build secure networks for virtual operations, combining bare metal, cloud, ISPs, proxies, VPNs, and TOR.
• Set up user validation and two-factor authentication solutions.
• Deploy and manage app servers such as WireGuard, OpenVPN, and WordPress.
• Harden commercial mobile devices and computers.
• Develop web apps and APIs using modern frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js, Python, .NET, Java).
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases and automate deployments through CI/CD.
• Test and evaluate software packages and run code reviews.
• Prepare cost analyses, technical documentation, and leadership briefings.
• Follow industry trends and keep solutions aligned with the enterprise architecture.

Skills

Virtualization

VDI

Linux

BIOS configuration

Technical communication

Requirements management

APIs

Model Based Systems Engineering

Agile delivery

Waterfall

Spiral

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

JIRA

Job description

Enterprise Systems Engineer (Secure Infrastructure)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph | Type: Full-time | Location: Virginia
Base Pay: $92,000 to $220,900, depending on level

The Opportunity
This role blends systems engineering, secure infrastructure, and application support. You will capture requirements, build and harden secure environments, support systems across their full lifecycle, and keep leadership informed on cost, risk, and progress.

What You'll Do

• Gather, analyze, and break down system requirements into workable designs
• Support hardware and applications from initial deployment through retirement
• Build secure networks for virtual operations, combining bare metal, cloud, ISPs, proxies, VPNs, and TOR
• Set up user validation and two-factor authentication solutions
• Deploy and manage app servers such as WireGuard, OpenVPN, and WordPress
• Harden commercial mobile devices and computers
• Develop web apps and APIs using modern frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js, Python, .NET, Java)
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases and automate deployments through CI/CD
• Test and evaluate software packages and run code reviews
• Prepare cost analyses, technical documentation, and leadership briefings
• Follow industry trends and keep solutions aligned with the enterprise architecture

What You Bring

• Hands-on with virtualization, VDI, Linux, and BIOS configuration
• Ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Experience with DOORS, JAMA, or JIRA for requirements and verification
• Comfort setting up and using APIs
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering
• Working knowledge of Agile, Spiral, and Waterfall delivery
• 3+ years of experience; bachelor's or master's degree preferred
• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Nice to Have

• Cloud design and configuration
• Java, C, C++, C#, Python, or Perl
• Experience training users on secure systems
• Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Terraform
• Commercial encryption, secure messaging, and network monitoring tools
• Automated testing and Infrastructure as Code
• Familiarity with sponsor accreditation processes
• SecDevOps on iterative projects
• AI/ML or other IT automation experience

Levels: Hiring from mid-level (3+ years) through principal (16+ years), all with a bachelor's degree.
Human Capital Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.