Senior Operational Systems Engineer — Mission-Critical Infra

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Operational Systems Engineer to support configuration, maintenance, and evaluation of critical IT environments for national security missions.

You'll apply expertise in network architecture, systems administration, and infrastructure technologies across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile OS, delivering reliable, secure solutions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain network technologies, including routers, switches, database servers, and supporting infrastructure.
• Prepare and maintain operational infrastructure and intermediate platforms to support mission requirements.
• Evaluate technical specifications and infrastructure configurations to determine compatibility with operational needs.
• Analyze network architectures, internet functionality, ISP connectivity, and network traffic to support system assessments and troubleshooting.
• Apply systems administration expertise across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot technical environments.
• Conduct technical analysis to identify infrastructure issues, evaluate potential risks, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Assess supporting enterprise technologies, including web servers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, and storage clusters.
• Research and synthesize technical information from multiple sources to support engineering decisions, system improvements, and operational planning.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to colleagues and mission partners regarding system functionality, operational procedures, and infrastructure capabilities.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and potential risks through documentation, briefings, and direct engagement with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage multiple technical assignments, prioritize competing requirements, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Support system readiness through ongoing infrastructure maintenance, configuration reviews, and operational troubleshooting.

Skills

Network architecture

System administration

Infrastructure technologies

Windows

Unix/Linux/macOS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Operational Systems Engineer to support configuration, maintenance, and evaluation of critical IT environments for national security missions.

You'll apply expertise in network architecture, systems administration, and infrastructure technologies across Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, and mobile OS, delivering reliable, secure solutions with minimal supervision.