Microsoft Systems Sustainment Engineer to support the systems engineering, automation, and integration of Naval software systems. This role provides critical sustainment support for PMW 110 Tactical Networks, with a focus on designing, building, automating, and maintaining systems and infrastructure across Microsoft- and VMware-based environments. The engineer will support DoD systems by integrating COTS/GOTS components, developing and maintaining automation using Ansible and ADP, troubleshooting complex distributed systems, and ensuring consistent and reliable baseline configurations across mission-critical platforms.
You Will:- Work with Microsoft-based applications and services, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualized environments
- Troubleshoot complex application, infrastructure, and network issues across distributed systems
- Develop and revise system designs and architectures to improve efficiency, stability, supportability, and sustainability
- Provide technical analysis integral to the maintenance and sustainment of DoD systems
- Integrate COTS and GOTS software into CANES baselines
- Partner with engineering teams to align infrastructure with mission requirements and participate in reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions
- Prepare technical documentation and briefs for engineering review teams
- Work with VMware hypervisor-based systems hosting Microsoft Server environments
- Use cybersecurity tools such as STIGs, ACAS, and Nessus to support vulnerability analysis and mitigation
- Support IT enterprise products, monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and configuration management solutions
- Develop solutions to solve problems and implement enhancements
- Apply Ansible automation and the Ansible Delivery Pipeline (ADP) to streamline sustainment workflows, reduce configuration drift, and ensure consistent baselines
- Develop and optimize Ansible playbooks and ADP pipelines for deployment, configuration, and sustainment activities
- Work with Atlassian products for project/issue management tracking, change management, and system version management (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
You Have:- U.S. Citizenship
- A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or be able to obtain an interim security clearance prior to hire date
- DoD 8140\8570 Certifications to be qualified as an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II
- 3-5+ years of experience supporting engineering efforts and complex IT infrastructure
- Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and playbook development
- Experience with Windows Domain systems, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects
- Strong PowerShell experience for automating installation, configuration, maintenance, and hardening tasks
- Demonstrated ability to automate the installation and configuration of applications
- Experience creating and testing virtual environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies
- Working knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
We'd be Impressed if You Had:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Microsoft certifications such as MCITP, MCSA, or MCSE
- 5+ years' experience in data engineering roles
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development tools
- Experience with configuration management and automation platforms like Ansible
- Programming/scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go)
- Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) related to configuration items and other deployment-based activities.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure
Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.
