Senior Systems Engineer

VTG; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation plan

Job summary

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to support the sponsors engineering branch. This role covers Tier II/III duties across Linux and Windows environments, installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and proactive monitoring of a bespoke network in a small, high-skill team.

You will apply solid engineering practices, automate with PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform, and coordinate changes with minimal end-user impact.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 5+ years supporting mission networks.
• 7+ years Windows environments including AD and group policy.
• Experience troubleshooting domain connectivity and performance.
• Experience with SolarWinds Orion monitoring.
• PowerShell, Ansible or Terraform/Packer for automation.
• WSUS knowledge across disconnected enclave environments.
• VMware technologies including vSphere/VSAN/Horizon View.
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and provide solutions to technical problems.
• Maintain and upgrade Windows Server 2022+ and Windows 11.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and IIS.
• Automate through PowerShell and configuration management tools.
• Design, develop and implement domain policies and hardening procedures.
• Ensure performance, availability, access controls and software installation.
• Perform Tier III analysis and troubleshooting of servers/workstations.
• Maintain knowledge and documentation of relevant technology.
• Provide end-user support and resolve issues from Tier I escalation.
• Communicate issues and resolutions effectively to all levels.

Skills

Active Directory

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform

VMware

Windows Server

Network Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Cloud concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Job description

Overview

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the sponsors engineering branch. This position requires as seasoned, Tier II/Tier II systems engineer performing a wide variety of duties including installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support of a niche network including both Linux and Windows environments. You will be capable of applying sound engineering practices, good judgement and technical skills to achieve both short and long-term goals as established by client management. You will be a proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision who can monitor existing infrastructure, identify and coordinate implementation changes to address problems or engineering changes with little to no impact to the end users. This is a small team of experts that are jacks-of-all trades managing a bespoke network. Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You’ll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career.

What will you do?

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying degrees of complexity
• Perform maintenance and upgrade of the following computing environments: Windows Server 2022 and newer, Windows 11
• Must be well experienced with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and IIS
• Heavy emphasis on PowerShell scripting and configuration management through automation such as Ansible and Terraform/Packer
• Responsibility for engineering designs, development and implementation of domain policies, hardening and related procedures related to core infrastructure
• Responsible for performance and availability, providing appropriate access controls, hardware and software installation, as well as configuration and maintenance of all Windows-related technologies
• Perform Tier III analysis and troubleshooting of networked servers and workstations, LAN-based connectivity, security services and related infrastructure
• Maintain current knowledge and documentation of relevant technology
• Provide end-user support and issue resolution, as necessary form Tier I escalation
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization.

Do you have what it takes?

Mandatory Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline OR equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 5+ years supporting mission networks
• Minimum of 7+ years of current experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments, including administration (Active Directory) and the management of group policy security configurations
• Experience with troubleshooting domain connectivity and performance issues
• Experience working with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Orion
• Significant experience with PowerShell, Ansible or Terraform/Packer for automation and scripted deployment of Windows resources, to include servers and workstations
• Window Server Update Services (WSUS) knowledge and hands on expertise across various disconnected enclave environments
• Significant experience with VMware technologies, to include recent releases of vSphere, VSAN, Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Working knowledge and/or understanding of cloud computing concepts
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills needed to work in a small team dynamic and with mission partners, operational elements, other engineers and vendors
• Quick learner, detail oriented and strong ownership of work product
• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment that might be lacking documentation or the exact steps to troubleshoot
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Requirements

• Certification or equivalent experience to include, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

PayRange

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $175,000-$220,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.