IT Systems Engineer - JobID-0034

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401(k) with matching

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join our Advanced Capabilities team in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on building out, integrating, and securing IT systems while maintaining compliance at customer sites.

A Secret clearance is required and the position is on-site with in-office expectations. You will work with VMware, Red Hat, and Windows environments, perform patching, install hardware, and develop automated processes to streamline operations.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• On-site position based in Arlington, VA with 5+ days in office.
• 5+ years of full-time experience in systems administration or engineering.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware) and Red Hat/Windows environments.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Experience with Bash, C, and/or Python scripting.
• Understanding of TCP/IP concepts (TCP/UDP/VLANs/DHCP/routing).
• Experience with patching and remediating vulnerabilities in a closed network.

Responsibilities

• Rack and install server/networking devices in standard racks.
• Perform server updates, patch management, and software installations.
• Operate and maintain servers (Red Hat, Windows, VMware) in virtual and physical form.
• Install and provision newly purchased hardware.
• Implement and review security processes to maintain compliance and proper user permissions.
• Develop and maintain golden images for OS and VMs.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of systems and networks for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Network troubleshooting

Security best practices

Vulnerability remediation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Security+ or CCNA IAT Level II

Tools

VMware

Cisco Switching

Ansible

Puppet/Chef/Salt (automation tools)

Job description

IT Systems Engineer - JobID-0034

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $114,000 - $231,000 / year

Description

About The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.

The IT Systems Engineer will be responsible for helping build out, integrate, and securing various IT systems. This engineer will also be in charge of maintaining and ensuring compliance on systems both in the Arlington IDT Office as well as at various customer sites. A successful candidate should also be willing to create/update existing processes using automation in order to accomplish their tasking.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 5 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Rack and Install various server/networking devices within standard server racks as well as pelican-based enclosures.
• Performing regular server updates, patch management, and software installations.
• Operate and Maintain servers both virtual and physical in nature running a variety of Operating Systems to include Red Hat, Windows, and VMWare products
• Install and provision newly purchased pieces of hardware equipment
• Implement, maintain, and review security processes to maintain compliance and ensure user permissions are accordingly
• Help develop and maintain various golden images in support of business area activities to include operating system images and virtual machines.
• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of systems and networks for usage by both technical and non-technical stake holders

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• 5+ years of full-time professional experience in systems administration or system engineering discipline
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed
• Experience working in a VMWare Environment or similar virtualization platform.
• Experience Troubleshooting network issues of various degrees of complexity
• Experience with Bash, C, and/or Python scripting.
• Understanding of common TCP/IP concepts to include TCP, UDP, VLANs, DHCP, and routing at a minimum
• Experience Provisioning and Installing both Physical devices as well as Virtual Machines
• Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification
• Experience with hardening devices and updating DISA STIG Checklists
• Experience with patching and remediating vulnerabilities in a closed network

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Strong Understanding of Red Hat or similar Linux distributions.
• Experience working with networking within a tactical system
• Experience with Cisco Switching to include Virtual Port Channeling, VLANs, VRFs, etc.
• Experience with configuring multiple forms of authentication to include PKI concepts.
• Experience with having to identify hardware and/or software for purchase to meet various use-cases.
• Experience with Ruckus-based Network Devices a plus.
• Experience with VMWare NSX-T is a plus.
• Experience with Ansible, PowerShell, Chef, Salt, Puppet, or any other configuration automation software.

Pay Range*: $114,000 - $184,000 or $135,000 - $231,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT): IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.