Senior Systems Engineer

VetRamp; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VetRamp is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Expeditionary Medical (EXMED) program. The role focuses on building secure, reliable Windows environments, STIG compliance, and scalable IT infrastructure for deployed medical operations.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong scripting, virtualization, and collaboration with engineering teams. Location is Northern Virginia with hybrid/remote options (mostly remote with onsite visits quarterly).

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 5-7 years of systems engineering/administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, and Hyper-V.
• Proven experience building and sustaining applications in Windows environments.
• Experience developing secured, STIG-compliant configurations.
• Familiarity with federal IT programs (DoD or civilian agency experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Windows virtualization environments.
• Develop and maintain secured/STIG-compliant system images and repeatable configurations.
• Create and optimize Windows PowerShell scripts to automate system tasks.
• Configure and administer Hyper-V environments.
• Oversee network and connection management related to Windows systems.
• Deploy standardized Windows templates with pre-installed and configured software.
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to align systems with EXMED's mission and security requirements.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell scripting

Hyper-V

Security/STIG compliance

Public Trust clearance preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows virtualization environments

Job description

++Senior Systems Engineer - Expeditionary Medical (EXMED) Program++

Location: Northern Virginia (hybrid/remote; mostly remote with the exception of onsite visits once a quarter)

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

Clearance: US Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

About the Program

This position supports the Expeditionary Medical (EXMED) program, a federal initiative delivering advanced IT and medical solutions to support military health operations worldwide. The program focuses on modernizing enterprise systems, advancing data-driven decision-making, and strengthening global medical readiness. As part of a prime contractor team, you'll contribute to the design, development, and sustainment of mission-critical IT infrastructure that enables deployed medical forces to deliver care under the most challenging conditions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who thrives in building secure, reliable, and standardized Windows environments. You'll take the lead on developing installations, configurations, boot scripts, and secured system images, ensuring they meet federal standards (STIG compliance) and mission demands. This is a hands-on role where your work directly impacts the performance, security, and scalability of IT environments that underpin global expeditionary medical operations.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage Windows virtualization environments.
• Develop and maintain secured/STIG-compliant system images and repeatable configurations.
• Create and optimize Windows PowerShell scripts to automate system tasks.
• Configure and administer Hyper-V environments.
• Oversee network and connection management related to Windows systems.
• Deploy standardized Windows templates with pre-installed and configured software.
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to align systems with EXMED's mission and security requirements.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 5-7 years of systems engineering/administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, and Hyper-V.
• Proven experience building and sustaining applications in Windows environments.
• Experience developing secured, STIG-compliant configurations.
• Familiarity with federal IT programs (DoD or civilian agency experience preferred).