Systems Engineer w/TS

Watershed Security; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Educational reimbursement

401K with match

PTO 15 days

Holidays 11 per year

Job summary

Watershed Security in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a hands-on Systems Security Engineer to support a six-month task: managing, updating, and securing a mission-critical Public Safety Systems (PSS) alarm monitoring environment onsite.

The role requires deep Windows AD administration, Citrix virtualization, and hardware integration to upgrade EOL software and meet RMF/DoD STIG/NIST 800-53 controls. A TS/SCI clearance and IAT II certification are required, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Windows systems administration and AD management.
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops experience.
• Experience with physical security hardware (IP cameras, DVRs).
• Hands-on security hardening with STIGs and NIST controls.
• Active DoD TS or SCI clearance.
• IAT Level II or higher certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• System Administration & Modernization: manage Windows AD and GPOs.
• Citrix Environment Management: maintain Citrix servers for apps and video.
• Software Lifecycle Updates: plan and apply critical updates.
• Physical Security Infrastructure Integration: integrate DVR/camera hardware.
• RMF Technical Support: implement fixes to meet STIGs/NIST controls.
• Infrastructure Configuration Management: document updates and maintain config baselines.

Skills

Windows systems administration

Active Directory management

Virtualization engineering

Security hardening

RMF/STIG/NIST controls

DoD/TS SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Job description

Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience. Watershed is looking for a hands‑on Systems Security Engineer to support a six-month task managing, updating, and securing a mission‑critical Public Safety Systems (PSS) alarm monitoring environment in Jacksonville, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, optimization, and software modernization of a mixed infrastructure comprising Windows domain controllers, Citrix servers, and integrated digital video recording (DVR) and camera equipment. This role requires a blend of deep Windows systems administration, Citrix virtualization expertise, and hardware integration skills to upgrade end‑of‑life (EOL) software in direct support of an upcoming RMF re‑authorization. Onsite in Jacksonville, FL.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration & Modernization: Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Active Directory domain controllers, ensuring proper Group Policy Object (GPO) implementation and domain health.
• Citrix Environment Management: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of Citrix servers delivering core alarm monitoring and video applications to end‑users.
• Software Lifecycle Updates: Lead the planning and execution of critical software updates and patches to remediate End‑of‑Life (EOL) application components across the enclave.
• Physical Security Infrastructure Integration: Support the integration, configuration, and performance tuning of digital video recording (DVR) and camera equipment connected to the local PSS infrastructure.
• RMF Technical Support: Design and implement technical fixes, patches, and configurations to meet Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIG requirements and NIST SP 800‑53 Rev 5 controls.
• Infrastructure Configuration Management: Maintain rigorous configuration control over the environment's compute, storage, and networking hardware, ensuring all updates are documented.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in Windows Systems Administration, Active Directory management, and Virtualization/Citrix engineering.
• Citrix Expertise: Proven experience configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments.
• Hardware Familiarity: Direct experience working with physical security components, including IP cameras, DVRs, or CCTV systems.
• Security Compliance: Strong hands‑on knowledge of implementing DoD/Navy Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Windows Server operating systems.
• Certification: IAT Level II or higher
• Clearance: Must possess an active DoD TS or SCIsecurity clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $85,000 - $110,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans