Senior Systems Applications Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 129,285 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Fort Meade, MD team. This role supports a multinational initiative connecting national Secret networks to enhance information sharing among allied partners.

The System Engineer will manage Linux/Windows environments, Nutanix, VMware, AD, and related storage infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability for real-world operations.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 7 years with Master’s; or 13 years with HS-equivalent.
• Active DoD 8140 certifications (e.g., Sec+, CYSA+).
• Active Secret clearance (minimum).
• Willingness to work on-site at the Ft. Meade facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage, patch, implement, and optimize Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft technologies, VMware, and storage infrastructure.
• Deliver a secure, fault-tolerant, scalable hyper-converged infrastructure for real-world operations.
• Troubleshoot issues across the specified technologies and backup systems; coordinate with internal staff and vendor personnel.
• Document current and proposed system architectures clearly and accurately.
• Apply DoDAF diagramming methods as needed.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows Server

C#

PowerShell

Bash

SQL

MySQL

DoDAF diagramming

Documentation

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nutanix

Active Directory

VMware

Tomcat

SQL

MySQL

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Requisition Number: 29542

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $129,285.00 - $210,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.


• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.


• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.


• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.


• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.


• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Fort Meade, MD team. This role supports a multi-national initiative that connects existing national Secret networks and services to enhance information-sharing capabilities among Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The System Engineer manages, patches, implements, and optimizes Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft technologies, VMware, and storage infrastructure. This role leverages expertise to deliver a secure, fault-tolerant, scalable, and flexible hyper-converged infrastructure to support real-world operations. The Engineer will also troubleshoot issues related to the specified technologies and backup systems, coordinating implementations with internal staff and vendor personnel.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Excellent Problem‑Solving Capabilities

• Ability to analyze and resolve unfamiliar technical problems by identifying appropriate solutions, communicating recommendations clearly, and executing tasks through completion.


• Demonstrated success working in small teams to address complex technical challenges.

Strong Linux Experience and Expertise

• Ability to perform a wide range of Linux administration tasks.


• Preferred experience supporting on-premises ServiceNow deployments.

Strong Windows Server Experience

• Proficiency in administering and maintaining Windows Server environments.

Programming Expertise

• Comfortable working with multiple programming and scripting languages.


• Strong experience with C#, PowerShell, and Bash.


• Familiarity with web‑based applications, ideally running under Tomcat.


• Solid understanding of programming best practices, object‑oriented concepts, and common design patterns.

Database

• Working knowledge of basic SQL.


• Preferred familiarity with MySQL.


• Experience with database replication is a plus.

Some Architecture Background

• Familiarity with DoDAF diagramming methods.


• Ability to document current and proposed system architectures clearly and accurately.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.


• Active DoD 8140 certifications. (Sec+, CYSA+, etc.)


• Active Secret clearance (minimum).


• Willingness to work on‑site at the Ft. Meade DISA facility.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with VMware environments.


• Experience applying STIGs to servers.


• Exposure to Tenable vulnerability‑scanning products.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.