System Engineer

Take2; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology and people solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer for a top-secret role at Fort Belvoir, VA. The incumbent will oversee deployment and maintenance of cloud infrastructure while utilizing their skills in Linux and Windows environments. Ideal candidates will possess a solid background in automation, networking, and have certifications to meet security requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience with a Bachelor’s or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with Windows/Linux servers via automation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy new Windows and Linux servers and systems.
• Provide support for maintaining and enhancing cloud infrastructure.
• Create and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Networking

Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Master’s degree

Tools

Ansible

Azure Cloud Services

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client’s unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers’ business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs.

Take2 is seeking a Systems Engineer. This is a top-Secret role located at Fort Belvoir, VA.

The Sr Systems Engineer will deploy new Windows and Linux servers and systems and provide support for maintaining and enhancing cloud infrastructure as well as the day-to-day maintenance support for troubleshooting Linux/Windows cloud systems and servers. This role requires an individual with technical expertise deploying administering the full lifecycle of Linux and Windows platforms as code. The candidate will provide Windows engineering support to develop automations for the building and patching Linux and Windows servers, Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform in support of maintenance, upgrades and new systems being deployed. This role is responsible for interacting with product owners across multiple sprint teams and working other engineers to troubleshooting problems for multiple systems and network environments. This role analyzes recurring problems and initiates solutions for preventing reoccurrence and analyzes existing infrastructure for tuning/performance enhancements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform best practice engineering support for a cloud environment consisting of Linux and Windows Servers.
• Provide advice, technical consultation, and Tier 3/Tier 4 support guidance by analyzing and resolving problems and evaluating alternative means of satisfying user requirements.
• Engage in requirements gathering and validation with stakeholder groups and end users to understand and address current needs across server environments, as well as emerging/future trends.
• Research, test, and deploy security patches and vulnerability mitigation and remediation configuration changes.
• Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex IT systems.
• Perform automation tasks through scripting and testing.
• Effectively support a blend of operational and test network engineering/administration activities.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Provide follow-up reports (technical findings, feedback, and resolution steps taken) for Root Cause Analysis and process improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science, with 8+ years' experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience (additional years of directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree).
• Experience building, configuring, patching and maintaining Windows/Linux Servers via Ansible or other automation platforms.
• Thorough understanding of deploying on-premise systems in virtual and containerized environments.
• Thorough understanding and/or experience with Azure Cloud Services
• Knowledge of basic networking and network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, SSH, VPNs)
• Hands-on experience with reviewing system logs and events to resolve issues.
• Develop and provide solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact dev, test and production computing enclaves.
• Experienced with creating and managing critical system work instruction and Standard Operating Procedure documentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security + or CISSP
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance w/ ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and delivering IaaS servers and platforms via Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience Deploying and Scaling Azure Virtual Desktop Environments via Azure Functions or other automation platforms.
• Experience utilizing Azure Blueprints, Azure Functions and Ansible Automation Platform along with other Dev/Ops – CI/CD toolsets to deliver automation across multiple platforms and environments.
• Experience Deploying and maintaining complex infrastructure environments with Web Tier/Application Tier and Data Tier architectures.
• Recognized cloud certification, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Certified Professional
• Experience with design and implementation of on-premises data center solutions, including hyperconverged infrastructure installation and deployment, storage solutions, and networking equipment.
• Knowledge of data center best practices, including rack level redundancy techniques, rack standards, power options, cold/hot aisle containment systems, and standards for environmentals, i.e. HVAC/CRAC solutions, fire suppression, security, and similar data center infrastructure systems.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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