Systems Engineer - Onsite Fort Meade (Secret Clearance)

ITC Federal; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Federal, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer to deliver 100% onsite support at Fort Meade, MD. You will manage Windows and Linux environments, handle virtualization, and ensure compliance with security standards in a mission-focused setting.

You will troubleshoot Tier 3 issues, document SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support DISA STIG/NIST-aligned operations. A strong customer-facing approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT-related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering or systems administration role.
• Active Federal SECRET Security Clearance.
• Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification.
• Hands-on Windows Server administration experience: Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
• Hands-on Linux administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), including patching, STIG hardening, service configuration and shell scripting.
• Experience administering VMware vSphere/ESXi, including provisioning, vMotion, HA/DRS, datastores, and snapshot management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
• Administer Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), including patching, STIG hardening, service configuration, and shell scripting.
• Diagnose complex OS-level issues and analyze logs; collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to resolve system and network interaction issues.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi, including VM provisioning, monitoring, vMotion, HA/DRS, datastores, and snapshot lifecycle.
• Resolve virtualization issues involving hosts, clusters, vCenter, networking, and storage integrations.
• Support hybrid environments combining physical servers, virtual machines, and clustered services.
• Conduct Tier 3 root-cause analysis across the operating system, application, network, and virtualization layers.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, TTPs, O&M workflows, and operational documentation.
• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance windows, patch cycles, configuration changes, and system upgrades.
• Perform installation and configuration of systems hardware and software in accordance with DISA STIG, NIST SP 800-53, and other applicable security hardening guidelines.

Skills

Tier 3 troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT-related discipline

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

IIS

VMware vSphere/ESXi

vMotion

Nessus

Splunk

DISA STIG

Job description

ITC Federal, LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer to deliver 100% onsite support at Fort Meade, MD. You will manage Windows and Linux environments, handle virtualization, and ensure compliance with security standards in a mission-focused setting.

You will troubleshoot Tier 3 issues, document SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support DISA STIG/NIST-aligned operations. A strong customer-facing approach is essential.