Senior Systems Engineer - DoD Cybersecurity & Automation

Jobtailor; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a highly skilled systems engineer to administer and secure enterprise Windows and RHEL environments in DoD-focused settings. You will implement baseline configurations, manage VMware vCenter, and support VDI, with emphasis on automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years with C4I, DoD 8140/8570 IAT II, security clearances, and a track record of RMF, STIGs, and Navy cloud readiness.

Qualifications

• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent required.
• US Citizenship with DoD Secret Clearance (SSBI/T5; TS/SCI desired).
• 10+ years of C4I systems experience focusing on systems engineering and cybersecurity support.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience supporting Navy C4I environments and RMF/DI SA processes.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems and GPOs.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, administer, and secure enterprise Windows and RHEL systems.
• Maintain and enforce baseline configurations.
• Administer and optimize VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible.
• Support RMF activities, including control validation and POA&M development.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, DoD policies, and Navy cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinate knowledge sharing within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Windows & Linux system administration

Automation scripting

DevSecOps familiarity

Communication & collaboration

VMware vSphere administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

VMware vCenter

Ansible

Terraform

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Git

Navy Cloud Platforms

Trellix/HBSS/ESS

Brocade Switches

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a highly skilled systems engineer to administer and secure enterprise Windows and RHEL environments in DoD-focused settings. You will implement baseline configurations, manage VMware vCenter, and support VDI, with emphasis on automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years with C4I, DoD 8140/8570 IAT II, security clearances, and a track record of RMF, STIGs, and Navy cloud readiness.