Senior Systems Engineer – DoD IT (Windows/Linux, Virtualization)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC supports EWOCS for national space defense and government agencies, delivering enterprise IT services across Windows and Linux environments with a focus on data handling, security, and reliable operations.

The role requires DoD 8570 IAT II compliance, active Secret clearance, and hands-on expertise in virtualization, scripting, and network protocols to maintain mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (5/7 years)
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements
• Proven shell-scripting experience
• Expert understanding of Windows and/or Linux server technologies
• Competency with virtualization technologies
• Expert understanding of networking protocols

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements Windows and Linux server/workstation technologies
• Implements enterprise services and data handling across Windows/Linux/VMware systems
• Periodically generates scripts in Bash/Sh/CMD/Python/PowerShell
• Identifies and resolves system faults including domain replication, SQL access, WSUS, and NPS issues
• Hardens systems, addresses IAVA/STIG findings, and documents actions
• Provides on-site technical support and mentors other IT personnel

Skills

Shell scripting

Windows Server

Linux Server

Virtualization

Networking

DoD 8570 IAT II

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware ESXi/vCenter

SIEM

DNS/DHCP/AAA

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC supports EWOCS for national space defense and government agencies, delivering enterprise IT services across Windows and Linux environments with a focus on data handling, security, and reliable operations.

The role requires DoD 8570 IAT II compliance, active Secret clearance, and hands-on expertise in virtualization, scripting, and network protocols to maintain mission-critical systems.