Senior Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance & Automation

VTG; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation plan

Job summary

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to support the sponsors engineering branch. This role covers Tier II/III duties across Linux and Windows environments, installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and proactive monitoring of a bespoke network in a small, high-skill team.

You will apply solid engineering practices, automate with PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform, and coordinate changes with minimal end-user impact.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 5+ years supporting mission networks.
• 7+ years Windows environments including AD and group policy.
• Experience troubleshooting domain connectivity and performance.
• Experience with SolarWinds Orion monitoring.
• PowerShell, Ansible or Terraform/Packer for automation.
• WSUS knowledge across disconnected enclave environments.
• VMware technologies including vSphere/VSAN/Horizon View.
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and provide solutions to technical problems.
• Maintain and upgrade Windows Server 2022+ and Windows 11.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and IIS.
• Automate through PowerShell and configuration management tools.
• Design, develop and implement domain policies and hardening procedures.
• Ensure performance, availability, access controls and software installation.
• Perform Tier III analysis and troubleshooting of servers/workstations.
• Maintain knowledge and documentation of relevant technology.
• Provide end-user support and resolve issues from Tier I escalation.
• Communicate issues and resolutions effectively to all levels.

Skills

Active Directory

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform

VMware

Windows Server

Network Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Cloud concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Job description

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to support the sponsors engineering branch. This role covers Tier II/III duties across Linux and Windows environments, installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and proactive monitoring of a bespoke network in a small, high-skill team.

You will apply solid engineering practices, automate with PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform, and coordinate changes with minimal end-user impact.