VSE Systems SME

wwtexternalcareersite; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Onsite Health Centers

401k Plan with Company Matching

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Bereavement

Nursing Mothers Benefits

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

World Wide Technology in San Diego, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer for Government Services to design, deploy, and harden Windows and Linux environments, leveraging IaC with Ansible, Python, and JSON. You will work with VMware Cloud Foundation and NSX-T to support Navy and DoD missions.

The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills, with an active Secret clearance; onsite work in San Diego is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field and/or 3-5 years related experience.
• IAT Level II is required (i.e. Security+)
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, RHCSA, RHCE certifications preferred
• Strong technical proficiency in encryption technologies (e.g., IPsec, TLS), VPNs, firewalls, and MDM solutions.
• Experience with commercial security products from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper, and familiarity with frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS 140-2).
• Experience with commercial mobility and wireless products like Cisco and Aruba.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and implement secure, scalable solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Design, develop, and maintain modular Ansible playbooks/roles, Python scripts, and JSON templates to automate provisioning, configuration, patching, and compliance.
• Test Automation Framework: Apply Python and other tools to deploy a Test Automation Framework.
• System Administration (Windows & Linux): Install, configure, patch, and harden Windows Server and Linux systems with STIG compliance.
• VMware Virtualization & NSX-T: Deploy, configure, manage VMware vSphere and NSX-T networking.
• NSX-T Networking: Implement and troubleshoot NSX-T components and integrate with underlay infrastructure.
• Networking Fundamentals: Apply TCP/IP knowledge and routing/switching concepts for secure, reliable connectivity.

Skills

IAT Level II

Secret clearance

VMware

NSX-T

Ansible

Python

RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

3-5 years related experience

Tools

Ansible

Python

JSON

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field and/or 3-5 years related experience.
• Certifications:
• IAT Level II is required (i.e. Security+)
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Cisco CCNA,CCNP, CISSP, RHCSA, RHCSE certifications preferred
• Strong technical proficiency in encryption technologies (e.g., IPsec, TLS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
• Experience with commercial security products from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper, and familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS 140-2).
• Experience with commercial mobility and wireless products like Cisco and Aruba.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and implement secure, scalable solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Secret clearance required.

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/public-sector

https://www.wwt.com/government-services

Preferred locations: San Diego, CA

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $130,000 to $190,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

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This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an activeSecret Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen.Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Government Services Team and why join?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems.

Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)

What will you be doing?

WWT is seeking aSystems Engineerwho will serve on a team of technical engineers in support of multiple government programs. This role places strong emphasis on the systems side: designing, deploying, hardening, and sustaining Windows and Linux environments while leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible, Python, and JSON. You will work extensively with VMware technologies, including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX-T, applying solid TCP/IP, routing, and switching fundamentals to deliver secure, reliable infrastructure for Navy and DoD missions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, good communication, presentation, and writing abilities, and a proven track record as a problem solver and team player in technically challenging, classified environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation:Design, develop, and maintain modular Ansible playbooks/roles, Python scripts, and JSON templates to automate system provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance enforcement, and day-to-day operations. To include Repository Consolidation amongst a wide range of code utilized by different and dependent teams. Apply automation knowledge to deliver automative methods for installations and patching based on latest guidance and mandates.
• Test Automation Framework's (TAF) Test Automation as a Service:Apply Python development and other tools to deploy a Test Automation Framework. This includes utilizing common data formats like .txt, .XML, .JSON, .HTML, and Python files (.py) for compatibility with Robot Framework implementations.
• System Administration (Windows & Linux):Install, configure, maintain, patch, and harden Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) systems, ensuring STIG compliance, security baselines, and high availability in enterprise and classified environments.
• VMware Virtualization & VCF:Deploy, configure, manage, and optimize VMware vSphere clusters and full VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stacks, including vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and workload domains supporting mission-critical applications.
• NSX-T Software-Defined Networking:Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain NSX-T logical networking components (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers) and integrate with physical underlay infrastructure.
• Networking Fundamentals:Apply strong TCP/IP knowledge, Layer 2/3 concepts, VLANs, routing (static, OSPF/BGP basics), switching, ACLs, and firewall rules to ensure secure, reliable system connectivity and segmentation.