Systems Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Paid holidays and PTO

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Fort Meade, MD team. The role supports a multinational initiative connecting national Secret networks and services to enable information sharing among allied partners.

The Engineer will manage, patch, implement, and optimize Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft technologies, VMware, and storage infrastructure to deliver a secure, scalable hyperconverged environment for real-world operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Applicable industry certifications for Microsoft or Linux
• Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizen
• 3+ years of Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure experience. Sec+ (CE)

Responsibilities

• Support, install, maintain, and troubleshoot Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with vendors to diagnose and resolve outages effectively.
• Ensure hardware and software are maintained at appropriate patch levels.
• Perform STIG validation, implementation, and remediation.
• Monitor infrastructure for failures and performance issues.
• Maintain comprehensive technical architecture documentation for the infrastructure.
• Recommend hardware upgrades and coordinate installation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to fulfill project requirements related to Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure.
• Support the implementation of security policies, practices, and guidelines for the infrastructure.
• Test and install new software versions as needed, ensuring compliance with secure enclave requirements and following industry best practices.
• Proactively engage in cross-departmental collaboration on various projects.

Skills

Collaboration with vendors

STIG validation

Patch management

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Nutanix

Active Directory

Microsoft

VMware

Storage infrastructure

Sec+ (CE)

Job description

Requisition Number: 30296
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $104,504.00 - $140,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Fort Meade, MD team. This role supports a multi-national initiative that connects existing national Secret networks and services to enhance information sharing capabilities among Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The System Engineer manages, patches, implements, and optimizes Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft technologies, VMware, and storage infrastructure. This role leverages expertise to deliver a secure, fault‑tolerant, scalable, and flexible hyper‑converged infrastructure to support real‑world operations. The Engineer will also troubleshoot issues related to the specified technologies and backup systems, coordinating implementations with internal staff and vendor personnel.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support, install, maintain, and troubleshoot Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with vendors to diagnose and resolve outages effectively.
• Ensure hardware and software are maintained at appropriate patch levels.
• Perform STIG validation, implementation, and remediation.
• Monitor infrastructure for failures and performance issues.
• Maintain comprehensive technical architecture documentation for the infrastructure.
• Recommend hardware upgrades and coordinate installation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to fulfill project requirements related to Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure.
• Support the implementation of security policies, practices, and guidelines for the infrastructure.
• Test and install new software versions as needed, ensuring compliance with secure enclave requirements and following industry best practices.
• Proactively engage in cross-departmental collaboration on various projects.

Minimum Qualifications

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Applicable industry certifications for Microsoft or Linux

Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance

US Citizen

3+ years of Nutanix, Active Directory, Microsoft, VMware, and storage infrastructure experience. Sec+ (CE)

Preferred Requirements

• Extensive experience working with Windows Servers.
• Experience with Active Directory Suite, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Experience patching and STIGing Windows and Linux servers.
• Experience working in or for the military.
• Expertise in Multi-national Combatant Command-level military exercises, coalition networking supporting military operations, and/or Mission Partner Environments, such as
• Effective data analysis and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools, life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.