Senior Systems Engineer - Windows/Linux, Secret Clearance

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC supports national security missions under the EWOCS program at Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral SFS, and Vandenberg AFB. The role focuses on designing and implementing Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and enterprise services to maintain secure, reliable IT operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant DoD experience, shell scripting expertise, and DoD 8570 IAT II certification, with hands-on work across SIEM, DNS, and network

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements.
• Proven shell-scripting experience.
• Expert understanding of Windows and/or Linux server technologies.
• Competency with virtualization technologies.
• Expert understanding of networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements Windows and Linux server and workstation technologies.
• Implements enterprise-level services, with emphasis on data base operations & data handling across Windows/Linux/VMWare systems.
• Generates scripts (bash/sh/CMD/Python/PowerShell) to support use cases.
• Resolves system faults including domain controller replication and SQL/database issues.
• Hardens systems balancing Availability/Integrity/Confidentiality needs.
• Resolves IAVA/STIG findings with documentation for A&A personnel.
• Reviews SIEM alerts and monitors system status.
• Provides on-site technical support for telecom equipment and installations.
• Mentors other IT personnel as needed.

Skills

Shell scripting

Windows Server

Linux Server

Virtualization

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Horizon

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC supports national security missions under the EWOCS program at Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral SFS, and Vandenberg AFB. The role focuses on designing and implementing Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and enterprise services to maintain secure, reliable IT operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant DoD experience, shell scripting expertise, and DoD 8570 IAT II certification, with hands-on work across SIEM, DNS, and network