Systems Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate withcy

401k match

Generous paid time off for R&R

Time off for volunteering missions

Health membership reimbursement

Job summary

MAXISIQ is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer focused on Linux-based systems and Splunk, with strong Windows Server experience, to support operations in Quantico, VA. A Top Secret clearance with CI Poly is required after hire.

The role involves designing, deploying and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure across multiple platforms. The position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, disaster recovery planning, and ongoing system improvements, with opportunities for professional growth in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years related experience
• Top Secret with CI Poly requirement after hire
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server OS and virtualization technologies
• Experience with Windows Group Policy Objectives (GPOs) and Windows Domain structures
• Experience administering Linux in an enterprise

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise virtualized environment support with Windows and Linux workstations and server-based services
• Maintain Splunk with Enterprise Security, dashboards and data inputs
• Provide Active Directory/LDAP, DNS, Certificate Authority, Smart Card/PIV, SSO, and other enterprise services
• Contribute to project decisions regarding system requirements, design, testing and delivery
• Communicate status and recommendations to program stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across deployed systems
• Plan and design enhancements for existing and new systems
• Support patch management and backups across deployed systems
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans
• Mentor junior staff to diagnose and resolve complex problems

Skills

Windows Server

VMware

Proxmox

KVM

Xen

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Certificate Authority

Linux

DevSecOps

AWS

Azure

GCP

Splunk

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

KVM

Xen

Active Directory

Splunk

DNS

DHCP

Certificate Authority

Job description

• Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver exceptional value to communities and the critical missions they support. JoinMAXISIQ, develop smarter solutions, technologies, services, and actionable capabilities for our clients- right when they need it most.

Job Description

MAXISIQ is seeking aSenior Systems Engineer, with an emphasis in Linux-based systems and Splunk, but optimally with experience in a variety of other operating systems and platforms to support team operations in Quantico, VA. We are evaluating candidates on a continual basis for full-time openings on the horizon.Candidates with a minimum Top-Secret clearance need only apply.CI poly will be administered upon hiring.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing enterprise virtualized environment support by providing high-end engineering; support Windows, and Linux workstations and Server-based services; and deployment and maintenance of systems supporting our customers
• Maintaining Splunk with Enterprise Security, keeping up to date and healthy, validating data inputs and dashboard creation and maintenance.
• Providing Active Directory/LDAP, DNS, Certificate Authority, Smart Card/PIV, Single Sign On, and other enterprise services
• Providing input to key project decisions with regard to success criteria for system requirements, design, testing methods, and delivery activities
• Actively communicating with key program stakeholders regarding status of activities and potential recommendations for improvement regarding the customer's network and systems
• Problem solving and troubleshooting issues within the deployed systems
• Planning, designing, developing and recommending enhancements and modifications to existing systems as well as any new systems scheduled for development
• Supporting management activities to include patch management and backups across deployed systems
• Serving as key point of contact with regard to developing, recommending, implementing and testing disaster recovery plans

Mentoring junior staff to proactively diagnose and resolve complex problems

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Or equivalent experience)

Security Clearance:

• Top Secret with CI Poly requirement after hire

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years related experience
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems in addition to virtualization technologies such as VMware, Proxmox, KVM, Xen
• Hands-on Windows based engineering: designing, building and troubleshooting experience
• Experience applying and working with Windows Group Policy Objectives (GPOs)
• Experience working with Windows Domain structures
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, Certificate Authorities
• Experience administering Linux in an enterprise
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems
• Systems integration and troubleshooting experience
• Build and configuration management experience to include Patch Management experience
• Knowledge or familiarity with DevSecOps
• Knowledgeable about Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP
• Creative problem solving
• Ability to remain on task - self-motivated and a strong communicator

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on VMware and Proxmox engineering preferred: design, build and troubleshoot
• Interest in managing task assignment and completion across multiple engineers

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining Our Ranks

• Competitive salary commensurate with your cyber warfare experience
• 401k match to secure your future
• Generous paid time off for R&R
• Time off for volunteering missions
• Health membership reimbursement to keep you in top form

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #CJ

At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employmentincluding Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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