Mission Windows Systems Engineer - Cyber Ops & Automation

CACI; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an experienced Mission Windows Systems Engineer to support a niche network across Windows and Linux environments. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with poly, 5+ years on mission networks and deep expertise in AD, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and automation via PowerShell, Ansible and Terraform/Packer.

You will join a small team of experts managing a bespoke network, with opportunities to grow across programs focused on Cyber Operations and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in related technical discipline OR equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years supporting mission networks.
• Minimum of 7+ years current experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments, including administration (Active Directory) and the management of group policy security configurations.
• Experience with troubleshooting domain connectivity and performance issues.
• Experience working with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Orion.
• Significant experience with PowerShell, Ansible or Terraform/Packer for automation and scripted deployment of Windows resources, to include servers and workstations.
• WSUS knowledge and hands on expertise across various disconnected enclave environments.
• Significant experience with VMware technologies, to include recent releases of vSphere, VSAN, Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
• Working knowledge and/or understanding of cloud computing concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills needed to work in a small team dynamic and with mission partners, operational elements, other engineers and vendors.
• Quick learner, detail oriented and strong ownership of work product.
• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment that might be lacking documentation or the exact steps to troubleshoot.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• MCSE (desired)

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying degrees of complexity
• Perform maintenance and upgrade of the following computing environments: Windows Server 2022 and newer, Windows 11
• Must be well experienced with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and IIS
• Heavy emphasis on PowerShell scripting and configuration management through automation such as Ansible and Terraform/Packer
• Responsibility for engineering designs, development and implementation of domain policies, hardening and related procedures related to core infrastructure
• Responsible for performance and availability, providing appropriate access controls, hardware and software installation, as well as configuration and maintenance of all Windows-related technologies
• Perform Tier III analysis and troubleshooting of networked servers and workstations, LAN-based connectivity, security services and related infrastructure
• Maintain current knowledge and documentation of relevant technology
• Provide end-user support and issue resolution, as necessary form Tier I escalation
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

IIS

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform/Packer

WSUS

VMware vSphere

VSAN

Horizon View

SolarWinds Orion

Job description

CACI is seeking an experienced Mission Windows Systems Engineer to support a niche network across Windows and Linux environments. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with poly, 5+ years on mission networks and deep expertise in AD, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and automation via PowerShell, Ansible and Terraform/Packer.

You will join a small team of experts managing a bespoke network, with opportunities to grow across programs focused on Cyber Operations and ongoing professional development.