ME00674-Systems Engineer 2

Momentum Engineering, Inc; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator to deliver IT systems support for daily operations and ensure system availability.

The ideal candidate will manage Linux and Windows environments, create and manage virtual machines, and coordinate patching to maintain STE/STN compliance with the ISSO. Responsibilities include supporting client/server/storage devices, assisting users, and communicating status to management.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science or related discipline.
• Seven (7) years experience as a SA in programs of similar scope, type and complexity; four (4) years may substitute for a degree; Master's may substitute for two years.
• Must have background supporting both Linux and Windows OS.
• Experience with software installation and configuration.
• Understanding of applying patches to systems and maintaining STE/STN compliance on SSPs.
• Security+ Certification (SEC+).

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Linux and Windows-based IT systems and networks.
• Create, support, and manage virtual machines.
• Manage IAVA patches and ensure SSP compliance with ISSO coordination.
• Install and configure software environments and tools.
• Assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Provide escalation communication to agency management and internal customers.
• Perform capacity planning and optimize resource utilization.
• Handle Data Transfer Agent (DTA) duties for cross-domain transfers.

Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science or related discipline

Tools

Linux OS

Windows OS

PowerBI

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a System Administrator to provide IT systems support for daily operations and resolves all issues to ensure system availability and optimization
• The Ideal candidate will
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, and mobile devices
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Configure and manage LINUX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Linux systems. Experience with Windows to support Microsoft PowerBI is also very helpful
• Create, support, and manage virtual machines
• Manage all IAVA patches ensuring multiple SSPs remain STE/STN compliant. Work in close coordination with ISSO
• Manage installation and configuration of software environments
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Perform Data Transfer Agent (DTA) responsibilities, including reviewing, validating, documenting, and executing authorized data transfers between systems and security domains at varying classification levels

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Seven (7) years experience as an SA in programs of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Four (4) years of additional system administration experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. A Master's Degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
• Must have background supporting both Linux and Windows OS
• Experience with software installation and configuration
• Understanding of applying patches to systems and maintaining STE/STN compliance on SSPs
• Security + Certification (SEC+)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AWS and cloud environments
• Scripting experience (Python) is a plus

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.