Senior Systems Engineer: Windows, Automation & VMware

Hoplite Solutions LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoplite Solutions LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the sponsor's engineering branch. This role requires a seasoned Tier II/III engineer capable of installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades and support of a bespoke network spanning Windows and Linux environments.

You will work in a small expert team, applying sound engineering practices, automating with PowerShell, Ansible and Terraform, and coordinating changes with minimal end-user impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting mission networks.
• 7+ years administering Windows environments including Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience troubleshooting domain connectivity and performance issues.
• Experience with SolarWinds Orion monitoring.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a small team environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Maintain and upgrade Windows Server 2022+ and Windows 11.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
• Automate with PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform/Packer.
• Design and implement domain policies and hardening.
• Ensure performance, access controls and maintenance of Windows technologies.
• Perform Tier III analysis of servers and LAN connectivity.
• Maintain documentation of current technologies.
• Provide end-user support and Tier I escalation resolutions.
• Communicate issues and resolutions to all levels.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Windows administration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Packer

VMware vSphere/VSAN/Horizon

SolarWinds Orion

WSUS

Job description

Hoplite Solutions LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the sponsor's engineering branch. This role requires a seasoned Tier II/III engineer capable of installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades and support of a bespoke network spanning Windows and Linux environments.

You will work in a small expert team, applying sound engineering practices, automating with PowerShell, Ansible and Terraform, and coordinating changes with minimal end-user impact.