Systems Engineer Expert

Cherokee Federal; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Preting (Preting) seeks an experienced Systems Engineer - Expert to integrate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise data, network, and cloud environments. Must hold TS/SCI with Full Poly and have 11+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include data transfer tooling, security controls across cloud environments, and automation using Python/Ansible. Strong Splunk expertise and virtualization experience are essential for reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Polygraph clearance is required.
• Minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• AWS Certified Security Specialty is required.
• Experience integrating diverse data streams and data transfer tools (NiFi, Cribl).
• Experience analyzing complex networks and log data from multiple systems.
• Knowledge of shared networks and multiple security enclaves.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and manage data streams across enterprise networks and systems.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data transfer tools (NiFi, Cribl).
• Establish data standards for IT and service delivery data sets and feeds.
• Analyze networks and systems and log data from components and OSs.
• Monitor and resolve issues impacting data feeds and network visibility.
• Support multi-enclave environments with complex access requirements.
• Use Splunk to collect, analyze, correlate, and investigate data.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, ShellScript, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Implement SecDevOps and cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, and hybrid clouds.
• Support PKI implementation, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and hardening.
• Engineer and support virtualization (VDI, VMware).
• Provide systems engineering and network analysis expertise to improve reliability and security.

Skills

Data pipelines

Splunk

Network analysis

Automation

SecDevOps

Python

ShellScript

Ansible

Cloud security

PKI

VDI/VMware

AWS/Azure security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

NiFi

Cribl

Splunk

Python

ShellScript

Ansible

AWS

Azure

VMware

Job description

Systems Engineer - Expert

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered.

Cherokee Preting is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer - Expert will integrate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise data, network, and cloud environments. This role requires strong experience with data pipelines, Splunk, network and log analysis, automation, cybersecurity controls, and complex multi-enclave systems.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Systems Engineer - Expert: $230,000.00 - $240,000.00

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Systems Engineer - Expert Responsibilities Include

• Integrate and manage diverse data streams across enterprise networks and systems.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data transfer tools such as NiFi and Cribl.
• Establish and maintain data standards for IT and service delivery data sets, streams, and feeds.
• Analyze complex networks, systems, and log data from network components and operating systems.
• Monitor, manage, and resolve issues affecting data feeds, network visibility, and system performance.
• Support environments with shared networks, multiple security enclaves, and complex access requirements.
• Use Splunk to collect, analyze, correlate, and investigate operational and security data.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, ShellScript, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Implement SecDevOps practices and cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, private cloud, and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Support PKI implementation, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and security hardening efforts.
• Engineer and support virtualized environments, including VDI and VMware platforms.
• Provide systems engineering and network analysis expertise to improve reliability, security, and operational performance.

Systems Engineer - Expert Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

• Active TS/SCI with Full Polygraph
• A minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience
• Must have a Bachelors' Degree in a related field of study, Masters Degree is preferred.
• Must be a AWS Certified Security Specialty
• Experience integrating diverse data streams and data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc)
• Experience in analyzing complex networks and systems, and log data from various network components and operating systems
• Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
• Systems Engineering with network analyst\engineering background
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot data feeds, Splunk familiarization, Python
• Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)
• Expertise with the following:
  • Splunk
  • Scripting tools to include Python, ShellScript, or Ansible
  • Cloud security controls and implementation
  • PKI implementation
  • STIG compliance and vulnerability management
  • Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)
  • Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.