Senior Systems Engineer - Linux/VMware, TS/SCI Cleared

Institute for Defense Analyses; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate Systems Engineer opening at CCR-L. The role involves designing, administering, and maintaining multiple IT systems, servers, and software, with a focus on security, availability, and performance.

Expect after-hours work as needed to support critical systems. Responsibilities include system deployments, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring adherence to IT best practices and security policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field; six years IT experience including four years in systems administration.
• Advanced knowledge in designing, administering, and supporting servers on Linux and Windows.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work with minimal supervision.
• Project management experience is desirable and the role may require after-hours work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance; lifestyle polygraph preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT technology initiative implementations and document PM processes.
• 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 coordinate resources to resolve issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux desktops/servers and VMware virtual servers.
• Automate system administration tasks and manage user accounts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Windows

VMware

Active Directory

GPO

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate Systems Engineer opening at CCR-L. The role involves designing, administering, and maintaining multiple IT systems, servers, and software, with a focus on security, availability, and performance.

Expect after-hours work as needed to support critical systems. Responsibilities include system deployments, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring adherence to IT best practices and security policy.