Description

Akima Data Management is currently seeking a Senior System Engineer to join the team.  

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Expertise in Windows Systems: Serve as a seasoned expert with a strong background in installing, configuring, and administering Windows Servers and Windows operating systems. This role requires a deep understanding of Microsoft's operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and proficiency with other Microsoft Products. Additionally, a senior-level knowledge of TCP/IP network design and support, including proficiency with Cisco equipment, LAN and WLAN networks, routing, and sub-netting is essential.
• Systems Infrastructure Management: Take ownership of the overall systems infrastructure, encompassing engineering, implementation, integration, and technical services and support.
• VMWare Expertise: Hold a VMWare Certified Professional certification to align with the direction and supportability of current and future needs.
• Infrastructure Design and Maintenance: Design, implement, install, maintain, and administer infrastructures, covering hardware, software, and various configurations.
• Proactive Performance Monitoring: Monitor overall performance proactively to identify potential issues and fine-tune systems appropriately.
• Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause analysis on failed components and implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with team members to establish and enhance processes and procedures, contributing to operational efficiency.
• Autonomous Work: Execute tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-reliance and initiative.
• Complex Problem Solving: Handle complex issues and problems independently, referring only the most intricate matters to higher-level staff.
• Verification, Validation, and Project Management: Undertake independent verification, validation, and project management responsibilities for current and future projects.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support, advice, and troubleshooting for utility network operations, aiming for a 98% target network uptime.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for use in configuring, repairing, and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network operating systems.
• Process Development: Develop and document processes and procedures for day-to-day operations, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• System Implementation: Implement systems as needed based on network application requirements.
• Active Directory Management: Manage Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, SCCM, and WhatsUpGold efficiently.
• Virtualization Support: Offer support for VMware ESX/VSphere Virtualization Technologies, covering design, management, and implementation.
• Storage Area Network (SAN) Support: Provide support for Storage Area Network (SAN) configurations.
• Installation Expertise: Offer installation support for network applications, ensuring seamless integration.
• Network Architecture: Produce network architectural drawings and schematic diagrams to enhance clarity and understanding.
• Network Monitoring: Conduct thorough network monitoring, encompassing all assets, to ensure optimal performance.
• Image Management: Develop and maintain all workstations and server images to maintain consistency.
• Security Monitoring: Monitor and maintain McAfee's Host-Based Security System (HBSS), ensuring virus definitions, patch versions, and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliance on all network servers and workstations.
• Information Security Compliance: Utilize the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to update, manage, and track the implementation of information security requirements for IT assets and resources.
• DIARMF Support: Provide support as needed for the Department of Defense Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF).
• We are looking for a talented and dedicated System Engineer III to join our team and make a significant impact on our infrastructure and operations. If you are passionate about systems engineering and possess the required expertise, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• An active DoD Secret clearance is required for consideration.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems preferred, and have 3 years of documented experience relevant to this position. Alternatively, have 10 years of documented experience relevant to this position.
• Minimum DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience in producing, managing, and maintaining network architectural drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience providing installation support for network applications.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience performing network monitoring of the network to include all assets.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience providing technical support, advice and troubleshooting for utility network operations with a 99.999% target network uptime.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience producing documentation for use in configuration, repair and troubleshooting of hardware, software and network operating systems.
• Demonstrate 3 years working with TCP/IP in Software Defined Network (SDN) design.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating networking issues to other employees and management.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience installing and configuring network equipment.
• Document 3 years of experience regarding the ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
• Document 3 years of experience regarding the ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation.
• Document 3 years of experience regarding the ability to communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience with developing and documenting processes and procedures for the day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience in task automation using scripting.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience in implementing and maintaining patch versions and Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) levels on all network servers and workstations.
• Demonstrate 3 years of experience utilizing the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to update, manage and track implementation of information security requirements for the IT assets and resources.
• Demonstrate 3 years of supporting DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF).

Benefits InformationRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range175K to $210K Job ID2026-24031 Work TypeOn-Site