Windows and Linux Systems Engineer

Dezign Concepts; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Bonuses annually

Job summary

Dezign Concepts is seeking a Senior Windows & Linux Systems Engineer to secure and sustain mission-critical environments across Windows and Linux platforms, databases, virtualization, storage, networks, and accredited systems. You will administer servers, support A&A processes, manage certificates and protected data, and strengthen the virtualization and network infrastructure behind key operations.

This role requires hands-on expertise and collaborative leadership to keep complex systems

Qualifications

• Windows and Linux systems engineering experience with MSSQL, ADCS, VM clusters and PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with A&A processes to accredit security-controlled systems.
• Strong Linux systems engineering and administration background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dependable systems engineering and administration across Windows and Linux environments.
• Maintain platforms, support accreditation activities, manage certificates and protected data.
• Strengthen virtualized, networked, and storage infrastructure behind critical missions.

Skills

Windows engineering

MSSQL databases

PowerShell scripting

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

WSUS

DPM

Job description

DEZIGN CONCEPTSNOW HIRING

Secure the platform. Strengthen the mission.

Senior Windows & Linux

Systems Engineer

Engineer, administer, secure, and sustain mission-critical Windows and Linux environments spanning databases, certificates, virtualization, storage, networks, and accredited systems.

Job Code08042026-2349-03-01SalaryUp to $185KLocationChantilly/McLeanClearanceActive Top Secret with Polygraph

The Mission

Deliver dependable systems engineering and administration across secure enterprise environments. Maintain Windows and Linux platforms, support accreditation activities, manage certificates and protected data, and strengthen the virtualized, networked, and storage infrastructure behind critical mission outcomes.

Your Impact

Apply broad platform expertise, sound security judgment, and collaborative leadership to keep complex systems resilient and mission-ready.

Platform Engineering

Administer Windows Server, Linux, MSSQL, Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS, VM clusters, Hyper‑V, VMware, and DPM.

Security & Accreditation

Support A&A, certificate management, hardware security modules, sensitive‑data handling, and secure data transfers.

Enterprise Resilience

Strengthen Cisco networks, NetApp SANs, automation, program support, documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuity of operations.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience with Windows systems engineering and administration, including MSSQL databases, Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), VM clusters, Hyper‑V, Data Protection Manager, and PowerShell scripting
• Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes to accredit security‑controlled systems
• Demonstrated experience with Linux systems engineering and administration

Desired Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience with security‑controlled systems, CipherTrust enterprise hardware security modules, software, and data architecture
• Demonstrated experience as a data transfer officer with security‑controlled systems
• Demonstrated experience as an Oracle Linux Systems Administrator
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco switches and security appliances, including ASAs, StealthWatch, and Tetration
• Demonstrated experience managing NetApp storage area networks (SANs)
• Demonstrated experience with certificate management for users, servers, and service accounts
• Demonstrated experience cross‑skilling and backfilling for teammates
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive data, exercising discretion and sound judgment, and achieving mission outcomes
• Preferred certification: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Database Administrator
• Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's security‑controlled systems, software, and data architecture
• Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes
• Demonstrated experience as a data transfer officer with the Sponsor's security‑controlled systems
• Demonstrated experience with IT program management and support

Tools & Technologies

• Server platforms: Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
• Desktop platforms: Windows 10 and Windows 11
• Enterprise management: Microsoft Group Policy Management and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
• Virtualization: VMware and Hyper‑V

Benefits Designed Around You

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account and more.

Life & Community

• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Social Events, Employee Assistance Program and Team Building.

Growth & Rewards

• 401K, Tuition Assistance, Annual and Referral Bonuses.

Dezign Concepts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.