Senior Systems Engineer Manager

Kids for the Future; Gainesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Job summary

NexTech Solutions seeks a Sr. Systems Engineer Manager to lead and develop a team of systems engineers.

You will design, implement, and support integrated software/hardware solutions across virtualized, containerized, and consumer systems, while overseeing planning, performance management, and risk mitigation. The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, VMware NSX-T and Horizon/VDI experience, and strong leadership with security-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education & experience.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering including virtual network analysis, design & installation.
• 8+ years designing, installing and implementing IT systems.
• 7+ years of hands-on VMware (v7+) experience.
• 3+ years in Horizon/VDI.
• Proficient in software-defined networking (VMware NSX-T, Rancher).
• Strong problem solving, analytic, and communication skills.
• 2+ years containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes).
• VMware Certified Professional certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses.
• Develops, deploys and supports customized VMware and containerized solutions.
• Creates and maintains as-built system drawings (flowcharts, Visio diagrams).
• Interprets and implements security baseline configurations for all system components.
• Designs and implements system security and data assurance.
• Analyzes user requirements to automate or improve existing systems.
• Troubleshoots technical issues and develops solutions.
• Identifies system integrity issues across the full system life cycle.
• Conducts technical training and product briefings with customers.
• Supports operational and maintenance phase for as-built systems.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

VMware NSX-T

Horizon/VDI

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware v7+

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware

Visio

Job description

• Location Prince William County,Gainesville, VA, 20155,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Travel 10%

The Opportunity

The Sr. Systems Engineer Manager leads and develops a team of systems engineers supporting large-scale, mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing integrated software and hardware solutions across virtualized enterprise, containerized, and consumer systems. The Sr. Systems Engineer Manager oversees systems planning, performance management, capacity planning, testing and validation, benchmarking, and information engineering. This position evaluates and troubleshoots system performance to ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities, while mitigating risks, controlling costs and schedule variance, and managing large-scale, integrated projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for virtual systems
• Develops, deploys and supports customized VMware and containerized solutions
• Creates and maintains as-built and other systems drawings (flowcharts, Visio diagrams)
• Interprets and implements security baseline configurations for all system components
• Designs and implements system security and data assurance
• Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems
• Troubleshoots technical issues, and develops and implements solutions
• Identifies system integrity issues and solutions for the full system life cycle
• Conducts technical training and product briefings with customers
• Supports operational and maintenance phase for as-built systems
• Participates in special projects as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors a team of systems engineers, providing technical direction, prioritizing workload, and delivering ongoing performance feedback to support professional growth
• Oversees quality and accuracy of team deliverables, reviewing engineering work products and ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards
• Serves as the primary technical liaison, coordinating team activities, and communicating status, risks, and expectations to customers and program leadership

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Active Secret security clearance with the U. S. Government required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education & experience

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering including virtual network analysis, design & installation
• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing, installing and implementing supporting and maintaining IT Systems.
• 7+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience with VMware version 7.0 and above
• 3+ years of experience in Horizon/VDI
• Must be proficient in software-defined networking (VMware NSX-T, Rancher)
• Strong problem solving, analytic, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes,)
• VMware Certified Professional certification strongly preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of lifting and moving information technology equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as job duties demand
• Ability to work well independently under pressure and time constraints, in a small team environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers).
• Frequent interaction with clients, executives, and government officials in both in-person and virtual settings.Regular travel to customer sites, government facilities, and industry events.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
• Work may occasionally be performed in secure government facilities, requiring adherence to security protocols.
• This position may involve travel to government test sites, training ranges, and operational locations, including potential OCONUS destinations for short periods of time.
• Work may be conducted in laboratory, workshop, office, and field environments with varying conditions.

Summary

• This is an onsite position at NTS office in Gainesville, VA

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $190,000-$220,000.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, location, and internal equity.

Benefits:

NexTech Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.

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