Systems Engineer

Two Six Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a skilled Principal Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role involves managing Windows systems, leading a technical team, and ensuring security and compliance. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience, with expertise in Active Directory and PowerShell scripting. The position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and offers a chance to work with emerging technologies while maintaining critical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related network engineering experience.
• Expertise in Active Directory architecture and Group Policy deployment.
• Proficiency in PowerShell for task automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Windows team and design/architect projects.
• Maintain integrity and security of servers through patch management.
• Research and recommend hardware and software.

Skills

Active Directory management

PowerShell scripting

VMWare ESXi

Cloud experience (AWS/Azure)

Networking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

SCCM

Citrix Virtual Desktop

Centrify

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a skilled and proactive Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in the whole process lifecycle from technical research to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure through to application/product delivery. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners. The successful candidate will be managing the functionality and efficiency of multiple domains of computers running Windows operating systems. They will manage a Windows domain, using Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, PowerShell, VMWare, and Centrify.

Location: Chantilly, VA.

What you will do:

• Lead the Windows team in performing their duties, design/architect projects and future tech
• Continually keep abreast of new and emerging technology and evaluate for bringing into domain
• Manages the configuration and compliance of several Windows domains
• Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems through approval and processing of patches
• Evaluate what systems, services and processes can be moved to the cloud and build automated scripts to perform those functions
• Interact with users and evaluate vendor products
• Research and recommends hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery
• Monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
• Automate and perform standard Windows tasks in PowerShell
• Leverage system automation tools and enhance the efficiency of the team with automation
• Oversees implementation of testing strategies, development environments and documentation of results
• Provides advice and training to end-users
• Uses VMWare to build and maintain virtual machines and present desktops to Users
• Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
• Minimum of 10 years of related network engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications/training, and/or work experience.
• Expertise in Active Directory architecture, management, and deep Group Policy deployment.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and software packaging/deployment using SCCM.
• Experience with VMWare ESXi, VMWare Horizon, and Citrix Virtual Desktop and Applications.
• Knowledge of PKI and certificate management for domains.
• AWS and Azure Cloud experience.

Nice If You Have:

• Centrify (Delinea) Server Suite and Privileged Access Server
• Avamar backup software
• Knowledge of iSCSI and storage arrays
• Networking Skills

Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices.