Lead Systems Engineer to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This opportunity will require the candidate to work onsite in downtown Washington, DC; Hybrid (3 days onsite up to 2 telework).
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Lead Server Engineer to support a potential future business opportunity located in Washington, DC.
The ideal Lead Systems Engineer will:
- Plan and lead major technology assignments, evaluate performance results, and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
- Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
- Perform systems engineering throughout the entire system life cycle to support data center modernization.
- Develops understanding of customers' organization, goals, business needs, and enterprise architectures and systems.
- Establishes system development and integration methodologies and standards, such as the ELCM.
- Facilitate the collection, storage, security, and integrity of electronic data while ensuring appropriate access.
- Continually assess the technology needs of the client, select and introduce technologies that will further the police/security mission, and prepare for Cloud Services.
- Provide excellent 3rd level support, and innovation in the delivery of information technology services such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Monitor all servers/services, core applications, and test procedures for recovery from catastrophic failure of equipment and/or applications.
- Support Contingency Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery Program (DRP).
- Monitor the datacenter environment and maintain the hardware inventory of all racks.
- Implement the Capital Equipment Replacement Program (CERP) to better manage equipment replacement at a more manageable pace.
- Develops system architectures that adhere to the Enterprise Architecture.
- Develops user requirements and ensures that business solutions are consistent with client strategic goals and investment decisions.
- Employs best practice processes in the design, development, integration, and implementation of systems.
- Applies business process improvement practices to reengineer business processes, principles, and methodologies.
- Implements state-of-the-practice systems and technology in the client environment, using leading-edge approaches, concepts, and ideas.
- Researches and evaluates system designs to select appropriate technology and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Supervise team members as required.
- On-site downtown Washington, DC, three (3) days per week.
Required Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Abilities:- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or other relevant discipline or related field.
- Have a minimum of 5-8 years' experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
- Possess a base-level certification, such as A+, Security+, or Network+.
- Possess a Core certification within their functional area, such as Server (MCSA, MCSP, MCSE, Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate), VMware Professional, VMware Advanced Professional, VMware Specialist.
Requirements:- Candidates must pass a Criminal Background check.
