Senior System Engineer

Proven Recruiting, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Development support

Job summary

Proven Recruiting, Inc. seeks a senior systems engineer with deep Windows enterprise experience to architect and secure DoD-enabled infrastructures across on-prem and cloud environments.

You will lead AD, PKI, RBAC, and patch management, implement automation with PowerShell, Ansible, and Python, and ensure compliance with STIGs and Zero Trust. This role offers a chance to impact national security programs for the U.S.

Qualifications

• 12+ years designing and supporting enterprise Windows environments
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required
• Experience with Windows Server 2019/2022 and automation
• Must meet DoD cybersecurity requirements including STIGs and zero trust principles

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure Windows Server environments across multi-site enterprise infra.
• Lead AD, identity mgmt, certificate services, authentication, patching, and hardening per DoD standards.
• Develop automation with PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and Node.js for provisioning and config management.
• Collaborate with software, cybersecurity, Linux, and network teams for complex systems integration.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Windows Server 2019/2022

RBAC

PKI

Kerberos

RADIUS

SCCM/MECM

WSUS

PowerShell

Ansible

Python

STIGs

CIS Benchmarks

Zero Trust

IaC

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Python

Node.js

Job description

Are you a senior systems engineering expert with deep experience in Windows enterprise environments, automation, and secure DoD infrastructure?

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing defense technology company supporting mission-critical programs that directly impact the U.S. Navy and national security. You'll play a key role in architecting and maintaining secure enterprise systems while driving automation and modernization efforts across classified on-premises and cloud environments.

Who you are:

• 12+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Windows environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022, RBAC, PKI, Kerberos, RADIUS, SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Ansible, and Python.
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements including STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, Zero Trust principles, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

What you’ll do:

• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure Windows Server environments across multi-site, multi-domain enterprise infrastructures.
• Lead Active Directory, identity management, certificate services, authentication, patch management, and system hardening initiatives in compliance with DoD security standards.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and Node.js to streamline provisioning, deployment, configuration management, and operational support.
• Collaborate with software, cybersecurity, Linux, and network engineering teams to support complex systems integration, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical deployments.

Why work here:

• Join a fast-growing defense technology company supporting mission-critical programs that directly impact the U.S. Navy and national security.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, military professionals, and government leaders on high-visibility TACNET and next-generation Navy modernization programs.
• Be part of a collaborative, engineering-driven culture where your ideas matter, your work has a direct impact, and you'll have the opportunity to grow your career on meaningful defense initiatives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company matching; generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and professional development assistance.

What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $180,000-$200,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community.