Senior Systems Engineer: Linux, VMware & Security

Institute For Defense Analyses, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses, located in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage IT initiatives, develop integration plans, and ensure security and performance across Linux, Windows, and HPC environments. You will mentor staff, automate tasks, and prepare documentation to support national programs.

Candidates should have a BS in CS or equivalent with extensive IT experience, the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, and knowledge of VMware, Active Directory, and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience with four years in systems administration.
• Advanced knowledge designing, administering, and supporting Linux/Windows servers and software.
• Organized, self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and spoken communication across all levels.
• Project management experience desired.
• Willing to work outside regular hours.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with lifestyle polygraph clearance; current TS/SCI preferred.
• Ability to obtain DOD 8570 IAT II certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT initiative implementations with formal PM documentation.
• Develop integration plans for new systems to ensure compatibility with current IT infrastructure.
• Ensure systems meet business and security requirements per directives.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure project schedules.
• Prepare technical documentation, SOPs and processes.
• Automate system administration tasks and maintain configurations.
• Administer linux/unix and Windows systems; manage user accounts.
• Write scripts (shell, Perl, PHP, etc.).
• Maintain HPC systems and oversee system performance.

Skills

Linux/Windows admin

Project management

Communication

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

HS diploma + 8 years IT experience incl. 4 in systems administration

Tools

Active Directory

Linux admin

Windows Server 2022+

VMware vSphere

SCCM / WSUS

PowerShell

SQL

Nessus

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses, located in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage IT initiatives, develop integration plans, and ensure security and performance across Linux, Windows, and HPC environments. You will mentor staff, automate tasks, and prepare documentation to support national programs.

Candidates should have a BS in CS or equivalent with extensive IT experience, the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, and knowledge of VMware, Active Directory, and security