Senior System Engineer

Two Six Technologies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our Corporate Security team. You will engineer, administer and maintain the classified network, ensuring security and high availability in Windows and Linux environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of IC-classified network support, TS/SCI w/ Poly, and hands-on experience with firewalls, AD/GPO, and compliance. Expect a fast-paced, collaborative setting with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting IC classified network as a System/Network Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certifications substituted.
• 8140 certifications such as Security+, GCISP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+, CISM, CISSP, CCNA, etc.
• Solid experience with Windows servers and workstations.
• Working knowledge of Linux environment and networking gear.
• Experience with routers, switches and firewalls; firewall build experience.
• Familiarity with NAS and information security tools (ServiceNow, Talon).
• Knowledge of DAAPM, NIST SP 800-53/800-171 and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain networks for classified and unclassified use.
• Install, configure, administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers/workstations.
• Manage user accounts and access control and enforce security policies.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform backups and data recovery.
• Provide on-call support for outages as needed.

Skills

IC network experience

Windows & Linux experience

Security clearance TS/SCI w/ Poly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/InfoSec or related

Tools

ServiceNow

Talon

DAAPM/NIST SP 800-53/171 knowledge

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is growing, and we are looking for a Senior System Engineer to join our Corporate Security team. You will be responsible for engineering, administering and maintaining the classified network. The ideal candidate is one who is eager to learn and adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced and growing environment, have great attention to detail, strong analytical and critical problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

The environments you will work in include Windows 11, Active Directory/Group Policy, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMWare vSphere / ESXi, etc.

The position will be based out of our Herndon, VA office with potential local travel to our other sites.

What You Will Do:

• Engineering and maintaining networks for both classified and unclassified use
• Install, configure, administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers and workstations
• Administering user accounts and access control within information systems to include creation of user accounts, assigning permissions to accounts, and enforcing security access policies to ensure compliance
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issuesPerform system backups and data recovery
• On-call support for outages as needed

What You Will Need:

• 5+ years of experience supporting a IC community classified network (like JWICS) as a System Engineer, Network Engineer or Network Administrator
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related degree or advanced professional industry certifications and additional experience can be substituted
• 8140 certification such as Security+, GCISP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+, CISM, CISSP, CCNA, etc.
• Solid experience supporting Windows servers and workstations
• Working knowledge of the Linux environment
• Solid experience working with routers, switches and firewalls
• Experience building a firewall
• Experience setting up network access storage (NAS)
• Working knowledge of tools such as ServiceNow and Talon
• Working knowledge of government regulations such as the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, etc.
• Basic understanding of security compliance matrix

What we would like:

• Experience building a classified network

Security Clearance needed:

Active TS/SCI w/Poly

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation.

Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.