System Engineer Level 3 — TS SCI Cleared | Secure, Automated Ops

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software seeks a System Engineer Level 3 to support administration, automation, performance, and security of critical client/server environments across Windows and Linux systems. You will collaborate with a small, mission-focused team, interfacing with users and customer stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Key responsibilities include patching, maintaining security configurations, Active Directory/LDAP services, and containerized environments (Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field plus six years of systems engineering experience; or high school diploma plus ten years of experience; or Master’s degree plus four years; or PhD plus two years.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems; support automation and operational improvements; maintain system integrity, availability, performance, and security; implement security compliance requirements; patching and security configuration; support networking gear (Cisco, Juniper, Arista); administer Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy services; support Kubernetes and containerized environments; identify and resolve complex system issues; monitor performance and address security concerns; document configurations and issues; communicate risks and escalations to management.

Job description

Independent Software seeks a System Engineer Level 3 to support administration, automation, performance, and security of critical client/server environments across Windows and Linux systems. You will collaborate with a small, mission-focused team, interfacing with users and customer stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Key responsibilities include patching, maintaining security configurations, Active Directory/LDAP services, and containerized environments (Kubernetes).