Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (master's preferred)
Top Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility required
CompTIA Security+ CE certification required
8+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems in secure environments
Experience leading enterprise integration and modernization efforts
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft enterprise services (Exchange, AD, DFS, MECM)
Proven ability to develop technical documentation and implementation plans
Responsibilities
Provide senior-level technical expertise to optimize system performance and reliability
Lead resolution of complex technical issues affecting deployment and operations
Identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements for service delivery
Ensure enterprise capabilities align with mission priorities
Establish best practices for enterprise services and server configuration
Lead planning and design of significant system changes
Develop design documentation and implementation plans for deployments
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental/Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life insurance
401k and match
Full Job Description
Aleut Federal is hiring for a Senior Systems Engineer for the AFSCI enterprise. The Senior Systems Engineer provides advanced technical leadership and enterprise-level support for integration, sustainment, and development of mission-critical government systems.
Provide senior-level technical expertise to optimize enterprise system performance, reliability, maintainability, and computational efficiency.
Lead resolution of complex technical issues affecting enterprise deployment, operations, and sustainment.
Identify systemic improvement opportunities and provide authoritative recommendations to enhance enterprise service delivery, resilience, and scalability.
Ensure enterprise capabilities align with mission vision, scope, and operational priorities.
Technical Leadership & Guidance
Provide senior technical guidance for server configuration at Enterprise Service Centers (ESCs) and supported sites.
Establish and enforce best practices for enterprise services, including email database sizing, mailbox quotas, backup requirements, and service performance optimization.
Lead technology lifecycle planning efforts including upgrades, modernization initiatives, refresh strategies, and sustainment planning.
Enterprise Change & Implementation Leadership
Lead the planning and design of significant enterprise system changes and improvements supporting evolving mission requirements.
Develop and approve design documentation, build guides, and implementation plans used for enterprise deployments.
Ensure all technical solutions include comprehensive test plans, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria to verify operational objectives and capabilities.
Provide authoritative updates and resolution strategies for technical issues that may impact enterprise rollout, continuity, or long-term sustainment.
Requirements Analysis & Capability Integration
Lead the review and assessment of enterprise requirements and solution designs to integrate new capabilities into existing or planned environments.
Evaluate opportunities to enhance automation, improve service efficiency, and increase aggregate enterprise capabilities.
Ensure compatibility, stability, and operational readiness of integrated solutions across enterprise systems.
Enterprise Service Continuity & Quality of Service
Lead technical efforts to ensure enterprise service continuity and acceptable quality of service across all sites.
Provide specialized support strategies for legacy or constrained environments, including sites impacted by high latency, low bandwidth, or large user populations.
Guide migration and sustainment efforts to maintain reliable access to core enterprise services.
Provide senior technical oversight and guidance for Microsoft-based enterprise services including:
Microsoft Exchange
Active Directory (AD)
Domain-based Distributed File System (DFS)
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
Ensure enterprise services leverage platform capabilities for performance, resiliency, security, and operational continuity.
Program Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as senior technical advisor to the Program Management Office (PMO), providing expert input on system risks, solutions, alternatives, and enterprise impacts.
Collaborate with government leadership, operations teams, and technical staff to ensure enterprise systems meet mission needs.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers as required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (master's degree preferred), or equivalent relevant experience.
Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility
CompTIA Security+ CE is required.
8+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise IT systems in secure or mission-critical environments.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise integration, sustainment, and modernization efforts.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft enterprise services (Exchange, AD, DFS, MECM).
Proven ability to develop technical documentation, implementation plans, and validation procedures.
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-resolution skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other classified government environments.
Experience supporting large, distributed enterprise systems with regional or global scope.
Strong background in service optimization across constrained or degraded environments.
Experience serving in an advisory capacity to senior government or program leadership.
Core Competencies
Enterprise systems integration and sustainment leadership
Performance optimization and reliability engineering
Advanced problem resolution and risk mitigation
Technology lifecycle and modernization planning
Enterprise service continuity and quality management
Senior technical advisory and stakeholder engagement
Work Schedule: This position is for Monday-Friday [redacted] with minimal need to resolve emergency outages after hours and weekends.
We will accept applications for this position until 11/22/2026 or until filled.
Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
