Senior Systems Engineer

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A veteran-owned technology company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Certificate Authority and Public Key Infrastructure to support a government program. The ideal candidate will have at least 11 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Windows Server environments, and strong troubleshooting skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud and security infrastructure projects, ensuring impactful contributions to government IT programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in Tier 3 and Tier 4 troubleshooting.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Join a mission-critical program supporting a government customer.
• Work on cutting-edge cloud and security infrastructure projects.
• Write enterprise-level technical standards and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA)

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Windows Server 2016, 2019

Active Directory

Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)

PowerShell

VB

C#

Tier 3 and Tier 4 troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location: Herndon, VA Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 424

Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and cloud technologies to join our mission‑critical program supporting a government customer. This role requires strong Tier 3 and Tier 4 troubleshooting skills, experience with Windows Server environments, and proficiency in scripting and technical documentation.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience

• Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA), PKI, and OSCP
• Windows Server 2016, 2019, and newer versions
• Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP services
• Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or similar)
• Demonstrated expertise in Tier 3 and Tier 4 troubleshooting
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, VB, and C#
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or collaboratively
• Experience writing enterprise‑level technical standards, documentation, and network diagrams
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn emerging technologies

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Pack
• Hands‑on AWS experience
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking best practices

Why Work With Us?

• Join a veteran‑owned company focused on impactful government IT programs
• Work on cutting‑edge cloud and security infrastructure projects
• Be part of a collaborative, high‑performing technical teamCompetitive pay and career advancement opportunities