Tactical Systems Engineer (Mid) – TAK, DoD & Cloud

Sawdey Solution Services, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services, Inc. is seeking a Tactical Systems Engineer - Mid to support SOCOM tactical C2 capabilities.

The role involves engineering, deploying, and sustaining TAK server infrastructure across NIPR, SIPR, IL6, and cloud environments, with hands-on Linux/Windows admin, PKI, and secure networking. You will work closely with senior engineers and cybersecurity personnel to ensure DoD compliance and successful integration events.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows or Linux systems in DoD enterprise environments (SIPRNET/NIPRNET).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and RHEL, plus patching and hardening.
• Experience deploying TAK Server and supporting ATAK/WinTAK mobility platforms.
• Experience with PKI-enabled systems and secure communications configuration.
• Experience with RMF processes, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/ESXi/Hyper-V).
• Exposure to Azure and/or AWS cloud environments for DoD systems.
• Ability to write PowerShell scripts for administrative automation.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, deploy, configure, and sustain TAK Server environments across NIPR, SIPR, IL6 (Azure), and AWS.
• Deploy and support ATAK, WinTAK, and WebTAK clients with secure provisioning and certificate management.
• Support lifecycle activities including RHEL upgrades, patching, STIGs, and vulnerability remediation.
• Assist with containerized TAK deployments and Kubernetes architectures under senior oversight.
• Install and sustain tactical application servers (TRAX, FedHub, Compass) across classified/unclassified environments.
• Coordinate with Infra and Cybersecurity to implement firewall rules and RMF-aligned controls.
• Provide technical support for integration events, cloud deployments, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Assist with proposal development and other duties as needed.

Skills

Windows Server admin

Linux admin

TAK Server deployment

ATAK/WinTAK provisioning

RMF/STIG compliance

PowerShell scripting

Cloud familiarity (Azure/AWS)

DoD environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

TAK Server

ATAK/WinTAK

Kubernetes

VMware/ESXi/Hyper-V

Azure / AWS

Job description

Sawdey Solution Services, Inc. is seeking a Tactical Systems Engineer - Mid to support SOCOM tactical C2 capabilities.

The role involves engineering, deploying, and sustaining TAK server infrastructure across NIPR, SIPR, IL6, and cloud environments, with hands-on Linux/Windows admin, PKI, and secure networking. You will work closely with senior engineers and cybersecurity personnel to ensure DoD compliance and successful integration events.