Job Posting Title Senior Systems Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical DoD programs in the Cyber, Security, & Intel domain.

You will participate in prototype development, testing, integration, deployment, and sustainment of IT capabilities. This role requires TS eligibility, 8+ years in systems engineering, and hands-on work with Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Nutanix, Infoblox, and Splunk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent technical field and 8+ years experience.
• DoD security requirements and classified environment experience.
• Hands-on with Windows/Linux servers and enterprise tooling.
• Experience with virtualization, storage, and system management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend solutions based on system requirements.
• Contribute to system design, development, and engineering tasks.
• Manage and track workload during Agile sprints using JIRA and Confluence.
• Produce system architecture design documentation and support integration planning.
• Deploy and manage enterprise‑level virtual environments (VMware ESXi, Nutanix AHV).
• Design and implement configurations for scalable, resilient services in global deployments.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain OS, applications, and management tools.
• Deliver and integrate new technical solutions for government customers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT related field

BS in Computer Science or Systems Engineering

DoD 8570.01‑M IAT‑II baseline certification

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP/WSUS

Infoblox DNS/DHCP

Nutanix AHV/AOS/Prism

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Cisco UCS/HyperFlex/Intersight

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Splunk Enterprise

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

SQL Server 2022+

Acronis backup

Job description

Purpose & Impact

Senior Systems Engineer – Support mission‑critical projects in the Cyber, Security, & Intel domain. Contribute to prototype development, testing, demonstration, integration, deployment, and sustainment of critical IT capabilities for the Department of Defense.

Work Schedule & Environment

8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Work in a secure SCIF daily and occasionally in a datacenter.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend solutions based on system requirements.
• Contribute to system design, development, and engineering tasks.
• Manage and track workload during Agile sprints using JIRA and Confluence.
• Produce system architecture design documentation and support integration planning.
• Deploy and manage enterprise‑level virtual environments (VMware ESXi, Nutanix AHV).
• Design and implement system configurations for scalable, resilient services in a global deployment.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Deliver and integrate new technical solutions, providing advice to government customers.
• Perform system and software updates to enhance performance.
• Implement solutions across diverse technologies and maintain government security standards.
• Liaise with vendors and IT personnel for problem resolution.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS (2022‑2025).
• PKI management, including Certificate Authorities and certificate issuance.
• Infoblox DNS/DHCP configuration.
• Deployment and configuration of Nutanix AHV, AOS, Prism and VMware ESXi, vCenter, VCP 7.x/8.x.
• Administration of Cisco UCS, HyperFlex, and Intersight.
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux server administration.
• Experience in a DoD classified environment and with DoD security requirements.
• Deployment of Splunk Enterprise and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Installing and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2022 or newer.
• Backup systems experience (e.g., Acronis).
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, and RMF processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Strong communication, organization, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Travel up to 20% possible.

Required Certifications

• DoD 8570.01‑M IAT‑II baseline certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Systems Engineering.
• Agile Scrum methodologies, JIRA, Confluence.
• VMware certification (VCP 7.x/8.x).
• Infoblox, Commvault 11.x, RedHat Satellite, Ansible.
• Trellix Endpoint Security, ePO, Agent Handlers, RSA SecurID.
• ACAS (Tenable Security Center, Nessus).
• ITILv4, PostgreSQL.
• Microsoft Exchange 2016 or newer, Rubrik.

Security Clearance

Active TopSecret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field or equivalent, with at least 8 years of systems engineering, architecture design, and integration experience.

Compensation

$180,000 – $230,000 (annual).

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or protected veteran status, or disability. Accommodation of reasonable needs is provided per applicable laws.