Senior Systems Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical DoD programs at Ft. Meade, MD. The role involves working in a SCIF daily and contributing to systems design, deployment, and security compliance.

You will manage virtualization, Active Directory, PKI, and endpoint configurations across Windows and Linux environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and government customers is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server 2022-2025, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS.
• Experience with PKI including CA management and certificate issuance.
• Experience with Infoblox DNS/DHCP configurations.
• Experience deploying/configuring Nutanix AHV, AOS, Prism.
• Experience installing and managing VMware ESXi, vCenter; VCP preferred.
• Experience implementing Cisco UCS, HyperFlex, Intersight.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
• Experience working in a DoD classified environment; knowledge of RMF/STIGs.
• Experience deploying Splunk Enterprise for security monitoring.
• Experience deploying Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Experience installing/configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2022+.
• Experience with backup solutions (Acronis).
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies; Excel/SharePoint familiarity.
• Strong written/verbal communication; ability to brief technical/non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify solutions based on system requirements.
• Contribute to system design, development and engineering tasks.
• Manage workload during Agile sprints with JIRA/Confluence.
• Create system architecture docs and contribute to integration planning.
• Deploy enterprise-level virtualization and management suites (VMware/Nutanix).
• Design and implement scalable, resilient system configurations.
• Install, configure, test and maintain OS, apps, and management tools.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to government customers.
• Perform system/software updates to improve performance.
• Develop and implement solutions across multiple technologies.
• Implement and maintain Government security standards (DoD).
• Liaise with vendors and IT staff for issue resolution.

Skills

Windows Server/AD/DNS/DHCP/WSUS

PKI/Certificate Authority

Infoblox DNS/DHCP

Nutanix AHV/AOS/Prism

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Cisco UCS/HyperFlex/Intersight

RHEL administration

DoD classified environment

Splunk Enterprise

Endpoint Configuration Manager

Microsoft SQL Server

Acronis backup

Office 365 apps (Excel/Word/Outlook/CP

Communication and teamwork

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Infoblox

MS SQL Server

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft. Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

In support of DISA, the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed.

Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Work Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday through Friday

Essential Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assess and identify appropriate solutions based on system requirements
• Contribute to system design, development, and engineering tasks
• Manage and track workload during Agile sprints using JIRA and Confluence tools
• Produce system architecture design documentation and contribute to integration planning
• Deploy enterprise-level virtual environment software and management suites (VMware ESXi and Nutanix AHV hypervisors)
• Assist with the design and implementation of system configurations with an overall goal of highly adaptable, scalable, and resilient services in a global system deployment
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Deliver and integrate new technical solutions and provide advice and recommendations to government customers
• Perform system and software updates to enhance performance
• Develop and implement solutions across a wide range of technologies
• Implement and maintain Government standards for system security
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.
• Employee may also work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience with Windows Server 2022-2025, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and WSUS
• Experience with PKI including managing Certificate Authorities and issuing certificates
• Experience with Infoblox DNS and DHCP configuration and environments
• Experience deploying and configuring Nutanix AHV, AOS, and Prism
• Experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware ESXi, vCenter, VCP 7.X. & 8.X
• Experience implementing and managing Cisco UCS Computing Servers, Hyperflex solutions, and Intersight
• Experience administering, managing, and patching Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers
• Experience working in a DoD classified environment
• Demonstrated experience implementing security requirements associated with DoD enterprise systems
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Splunk Enterprise
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2022 and newer
• Experience with backup systems such as Acronis, etc.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies, STIGs, and RMF processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Experience briefing high-level as well as detailed system capabilities and operational concerns and considerations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment