Senior Systems Applications Engineer

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 129,285 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Fort Meade, MD team. You will support a multinational initiative connecting national Secret networks to enhance information sharing among allied nations.

The role involves managing Nutanix, AD, Microsoft technologies, VMware, and storage infrastructure to deliver a secure, scalable hyper-converged environment for real-world operations. Strong Linux/Windows, programming, and database skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Willingness to work on-site at the Ft. Meade DISA facility.
• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors; 7 years with Masters; or 13 years with HS.

Responsibilities

• Manage, patch, implement, and optimize Nutanix, AD, Microsoft technologies, VMware, and storage infra.
• Deliver a secure, fault-tolerant, scalable hyper-converged solution for operations.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate implementations with internal staff and vendors.
• Document architecture and support DoDAF diagramming as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Active Directory

Tomcat

MySQL

ServiceNow

Job description

Search by Keyword (use Keyword for Remote Positions)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States

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 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.

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.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 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.

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