Systems Engineer, Storage & Virtual Infrastructure (Prime)

The Solutions Group Llc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Multiple medical plan options

401(k) with immediate vesting

Bonus opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Intelliforce is seeking a Systems Engineer to maintain and optimize mission-critical infrastructure. You will manage NetApp storage, VMware vSphere, and Linux environments, while supporting Rancher-based platforms.

The role emphasizes storage engineering and infrastructure sustainment, with close collaboration across teams on secure, reliable operations. You will be a key technical resource, enabling mission programs with a hands-on, independent mindset and a clear path to ownership as

Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, active; no sponsorship
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen; no visa sponsorship
• 14 years of Systems Engineer experience on similar programs/contracts
• Five more years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure through deployment, sustainment, and operations
• Ability to analyze system requirements and translate to infrastructure solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining technical/operational documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration across infrastructure, systems, security, and applications teams

Responsibilities

• Administer and sustain NetApp storage environments
• Support NetApp plugins and storage integrations within the platform
• Monitor storage health, capacity, availability, and performance
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues and identify root causes
• Support VMware vSphere environments and related virtual infrastructure
• Perform Linux systems administration across supported environments
• Maintain configurations and support lifecycle activities
• Support Rancher-based platform environments
• Assist infrastructure integration and sustainment activities
• Ensure secure configuration, patching, hardening, and policy compliance
• Troubleshoot hardware, storage, virtualization, Linux, and platform issues
• Coordinate with application, systems, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve problems
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Support testing/validation of infrastructure changes before production
• Provide input on storage and infrastructure requirements as systems evolve

Skills

NetApp storage administration

Linux systems administration

VMware vSphere

Rancher

Infrastructure troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field

Tools

NetApp

NetApp Plugins

VMware vSphere

Linux

Rancher

Kubernetes (limited exposure)

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build and sustain the infrastructure that mission applications depend on every day. In this role, you will support the Analytical Application team by helping maintain secure, reliable storage and virtualized infrastructure across mission environments.

Your work will focus heavily on NetApp storage administration, VMware vSphere, Linux systems administration, and Rancher. You will help keep storage services available, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, maintain system configurations, and support the hardware and platform components that mission applications rely on.

This is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys working close to the infrastructure layer and understands how storage, virtualization, Linux systems, and platform services come together to support mission operations.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This is not a Kubernetes-heavy DevOps role. The focus is on storage engineering and infrastructure sustainment.

You will have the opportunity to become a key technical resource for NetApp storage and virtual infrastructure while supporting a larger mission platform. The work blends storage administration, Linux systems engineering, virtualization, platform support, and troubleshooting, giving you broad visibility into how the underlying infrastructure supports applications and data.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your technical judgment matters. Because we support prime programs, our engineers stay close to meaningful mission work and the teams relying on these systems. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this is an opportunity to take ownership of infrastructure that mission teams depend on every day.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Administer and sustain NetApp storage environments
• Support NetApp plugins and storage integrations within the larger platform
• Monitor storage health, capacity, availability, and performance
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues and help identify root causes
• Support VMware vSphere environments and associated virtual infrastructure
• Perform Linux systems administration across supported environments
• Maintain system configurations and support infrastructure lifecycle activities
• Support Rancher-based platform environments
• Assist with infrastructure integration and sustainment activities
• Support secure configuration, patching, hardening, and policy compliance
• Troubleshoot hardware, storage, virtualization, Linux, and platform issues
• Coordinate with application, systems, security, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical problems
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures
• Support testing and validation of infrastructure changes before production implementation
• Provide technical input on storage and infrastructure requirements as systems evolve

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• 14 years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure through deployment, sustainment, and operations

Required Skills

• NetApp storage administration experience
• Experience with NetApp plugins and storage integrations
• Strong Linux systems administration skills
• Experience administering or supporting VMware vSphere environments
• Experience supporting enterprise storage infrastructure
• Strong understanding of storage configuration, capacity, availability, and performance
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and infrastructure issues
• Experience supporting virtualized environments
• Experience maintaining secure system configurations
• Experience with infrastructure sustainment and lifecycle support
• Ability to analyze system requirements and translate them into infrastructure solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining technical and operational documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across infrastructure, systems, security, and application teams
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues

Desired Skills

• Experience with Rancher
• Minimal Kubernetes experience or general familiarity with Kubernetes concepts
• Experience supporting storage infrastructure connected to containerized or platform environments
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and performance analysis
• Familiarity with configuration management or infrastructure automation tools
• Experience working in secure mission environments
• Experience supporting infrastructure testing, integration, and deployment
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and tools such as Jira and Confluence

Tech Stack / Environment

• NetApp
• NetApp Plugins
• Enterprise Storage
• VMware vSphere
• Linux
• Rancher
• Kubernetes, limited exposure
• Virtual Infrastructure
• Storage Monitoring
• Infrastructure Sustainment
• Hardware Systems
• Jira
• Confluence

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $176,000.00 - $226,000.00
This salary range reflects our current market estimate for the role. Final compensation will depend on your experience, technical background, overall qualifications, and alignment with the position. We evaluate each candidate thoughtfully, so offers are shaped around the value you bring to the team

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.
At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.
We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Equal Opportunity Matters
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail] with your specific request.