is seeking a highly motivated System Engineer to join a small, mission-focused team supporting critical client/server environments. This position focuses on systems engineering, automation, security compliance, and administration of enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining system integrity, performance, and security while working closely with users and customers.
Responsibilities- Engineer, deploy, and maintain secure and reliable client/server environments
- Administer and support Windows and Linux operating systems
- Implement and maintain system automation solutions
- Monitor and ensure compliance with security requirements and policies
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network infrastructure and devices
- Perform system patching, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening
- Support Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and network services
- Assist with Kubernetes and containerized environments
- Monitor system performance and availability, proactively resolving issues
- Communicate technical issues, risks, and escalation requirements to management
- Collaborate with customers, users, and team members to support mission objectives
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong Systems Engineering and System Administration experience
- Strong knowledge of security compliance requirements and best practices
- Experience administering Windows and Linux environments
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure and networking concepts
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista network devices
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized environments
- Experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy, and network services
- Strong knowledge of security protocols, patch management, and system hardening
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and escalate issues to management
Desired Skills- Experience with systems automation and infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience supporting mission-critical or secure enterprise environments
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies and cloud platforms
- Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of customer-specific tools and technologies
Security Clearance:- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Business/First Class travel upgrades for flights of 7 hours or longer
- Company credit card provided for business expenses
- 25 days of vacation/personal leave annually
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- $5,000 annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid training hours
- 401(k) with 6% company match, with immediate vesting
- $10,000 employee referral bonus for successful hires
- Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closures