SYSTEM ENGINEER / ADMIN with Security Clearance

CEdge Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CEdge Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior System Engineer to manage on-premises and cloud environments (Azure/M365), install and maintain servers, storage and networked systems, and provide Tier 3/4 escalation support.

The role emphasizes applying NIST security controls, managing Entra ID and Microsoft 365, and contributing to system architecture, documentation, and audits. Active Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering or IT infrastructure roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior-level systems engineering and administration in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Install, configure, maintain, and optimise servers, storage, and networked systems.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity and implement proactive improvements.
• Provide escalation (Tier 3/4) support for complex infrastructure and systems issues.
• Apply NIST security controls and FISMA directives to supported systems.
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments, including conditional access and identity governance.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

System engineering

Infrastructure management

Cloud administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Active Directory

VMware

Cisco networking

Firewalls

NIST/FISMA compliance

Job description

CEdge has an opportunity for a System engineer , located in Washington,dc. If you are ready to work alongside World Renowned Technology experts, and carry the skills below, this is the opportunity that will inevitably take your career to unbelievable levels! ***This position requires a pubic trust Security Clearance***

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Operations

Perform senior-level systems engineering and administration in on-premises and cloud (Azure/M365) environments. Install, configure, maintain, and optimise servers, storage, and networked systems. Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity and implement proactive improvements. Provide escalation (Tier 3/4) support for complex infrastructure and systems issues.

Federal Compliance & Security

Apply NIST security controls and FISMA directives to all supported systems. Identify gaps in FISMA implementation and develop documented remediation plans. Develop, apply, and maintain STIG configuration baselines for Windows, Linux, and virtualised environments. Support endpoint security, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening activities in coordination with cybersecurity teams.

Identity, Cloud & Collaboration Services

Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments, including: Conditional Access Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Identity auditing and access reviews Support Azure tenant configuration in alignment with federal security requirements. Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorisation models.

Architecture, Documentation & Advisory Support

Evaluate existing NIGC IT systems architecture and recommend corrective or optimisation actions. Provide written technical recommendations to System Owners regarding priorities, risks, and dependencies. Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and disaster recovery strategies. Support IT audits, assessments.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Engineer
• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
• CISSP (or in progress)

Required Qualifications

• Active Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering or IT infrastructure roles.

Strong hands-on experience with

• Windows Server and Linux
• Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
• Entra ID / Active Directory
• VMware or equivalent virtualisation platforms
• Cisco networking and firewalls
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA)