Sr. Systems Engineer

wwtexternalcareersite; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing benefits

401k plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

World Wide Technology seeks a Senior Engineer Microsoft SME to lead the End User Core Build (EUCB) for the Navy NMCI environment, delivering Windows desktop core builds, security updates, and compliant images across DoD platforms.

You will drive design, testing, and deployment, coordinate with vendors, and ensure accreditation and documentation are current while maintaining a strong focus on cybersecurity and government requirements. Remote options available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• SECRET security clearance required with DoD/DON experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field with 10 years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
• ItIL v3 Foundation certification preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with Windows PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with SCCM/MECM and WSUS.
• Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2 - 2019.
• Excellent communications skills required.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Active Directory, Tanium, HP Radia.
• Understanding of COTS and GOTS applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality delivery and success of the End User Core Build per requirements.
• Participate in Windows TAP and DISA SHB beta testing for future builds.
• Maintain and manage vendor relationships and support contracts.
• Design, configure, integrate, and manage End User Core Images for current/future OS.
• Submit cybersecurity authorization packages for monthly core images.
• Ensure monthly core image releases are available within one week of vendor update.
• Prepare and maintain 5-year Core Build Plan documentation.
• Develop mitigation plans for compatibility issues and IA settings.
• Report issues during Executive Leadership Team meetings.
• Ensure build is tested and accreditation is current.
• Standardize and improve core build methodology and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities with short response times.
• Apply DoD security standards and ensure documentation is complete.
• Review root cause analysis and keep government catalogs updated.
• Ensure processes are followed and improvements suggested.
• Provide technical support, including possible after-hours work.
• Stay aware of patches, fixes, and releases; work in a diverse team.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Excellent communications

Active Directory

Tanium

HP Radia

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/MIS/Business

Tools

SCCM / MECM

WSUS

Windows Server 2012R2-2019

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• SECRET security clearance required with experience working in the DoD or DON environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field with 10 years of relevant experience.
• A DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification is required.
• An Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 Foundation certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with Windows PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007/12 or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Current Branch design, configuration, and integration. WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)
• Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2 - 2019 platforms.
• Excellent communications skills are required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Windows 10/11 operating systems and one or more of the following: Microsoft Active Directory, Tanium, and/or HP Radia is required.
• General understanding of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) applications.

Preferred locations:

San Diego, CA

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active Secret Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work(R) for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Government Services Team and why join?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems.

Preferred location: San Diego, CA - Can be Remote, Nationwide for a highly qualified candidate

What will you be doing?

The mission of the End User Core Build (EUCB) team is to enhance and support the Navy Enterprise Network (NEN) end user environment including all stages of creating and maintaining the standard end user device core build for delivery, upgrade, and security updates. As the Senior Engineer Microsoft SME, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and seamlessly delivering the Windows desktop core build ensuring quality, accuracy, and precision in all known configurations. You will provide technical excellence and guidance to your team while striving for continual improvement in everything you do. You will work in a fast paced, time critical environment supporting the Warfighter and bringing innovative change and value to the entire Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the quality delivery and success of the End User Core Build while meeting or exceeding all Government Service Level Requirements.
• Actively participate in the Windows Technology Adoption Program (TAP) and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Secure Host Baseline (SHB) process to beta test and influence future build releases.
• Maintain and manage vendor relationships and support contracts.
• Design, configure, integrate, implement, and manage the Unclassified, SECRET, and Releasable to Allies (REL-A) End User Core Images for all current and future operating systems.
• Submit a revised cybersecurity authorization package for each monthly core image to the Government for approval.
• Ensure each monthly core image release shall be available for shipment and/or download within one week of the official release of the triggering vendor's Monthly Update.
• Prepare and maintain 5-year Core Build Plan documentation
• Develop, submit, and execute a mitigation plan to resolve known and potential compatibility issues and vendor updates with other End User Core Build software, Information Assurance (IA) settings, IA tools, network infrastructure, network operations, and standard hardware configurations.
• Report issues impacting the End User Core Build and describe mitigation plans during Executive Leadership Team meetings.
• Ensure that the new build is thoroughly tested for error-free distribution.
• Ensure accreditation documentation is maintained and certification is current.
• Standardize and improve the core build methodology and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities with short suspense response and testing.
• Apply DoD security standards.
• Ensure required documentation is quickly, thoroughly, and accurately completed.
• Review root cause analysis documentation for issues encountered.
• Ensure Government software catalogs are accurate and updated in a timely manner.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are strictly followed and suggest areas for improvement.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, as required, with possible after-hours or on-call requirements.
• Maintain an awareness of upcoming software patches, fixes, and releases.
• Work in a diverse team environment.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [e-mail].