Systems Engineer

VT Group (VTG); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is looking for a Systems Engineer in Reston, Virginia, to safeguard national security interests through systems intelligence. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, six years of experience in cybersecurity, and knowledge of Linux. Responsibilities include system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, along with the ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% CONUS.

Responsibilities

• Installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting, configurations, installation, and maintenance on Linux systems.
• Research to ensure continual operation of system services.

Skills

Knowledge of Linux

Cybersecurity experience

Network exploitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Systems Engineer to strategically safeguard critical national security interests by leveraging advanced systems intelligence and precision-targeted cyber capabilities.

What will you do?

• We are seeking a System Engineer/Administrator with knowledge of Linux responsible for effective installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.
• This individual is accountable for Linux, and application-based system services and developer-based applications that support the infrastructure.
• Responsibilities on these systems include operations and support, troubleshooting, configurations, installation, maintenance, and research to ensure continual operation.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (equivalent military training may be considered)
• 6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network exploitation, or related fields.
• An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Must be able to travel up to 10% CONUS.