Systems Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Over 4 years of systems engineering or enterprise infrastructure experience
  • Experience in DOW/DoD or federal government environments
  • Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and cloud services (AWS/Azure)
  • Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity policies
  • Active Security+ CE or equivalent certification
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise systems infrastructure
  • Engineer and administer Linux server environments in classified and unclassified networks
  • Support cloud-based platforms like AWS and Azure
  • Develop system documentation and architecture diagrams
  • Perform systems monitoring and root-cause analysis
  • Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements alongside cybersecurity personnel
  • Automate operational tasks using scripting tools like PowerShell and Python
  • Support backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
  • Participate in system upgrades and technology refresh initiatives
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical improvements

Benefits

  • Work with mission-critical systems in a secure environment
  • Opportunity to collaborate with government and cybersecurity teams
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technologies and modernization initiatives
  • Chance to mentor and contribute to the growth of junior engineers
  • Engage in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support a program with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The ideal candidate will provide engineering, integration, administration, and operational support for enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical systems in a secure environment.

This role requires a proactive engineer with experience in multiple of the following areas: systems architecture, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise operations. The selected candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, network engineers, and mission partners to ensure high availability, performance, and security across the environment.

Clearance: This position requires an active DOW/DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities & Duties:
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems infrastructure supporting software factory/environment operations
• Engineer and administer Linux server environments in classified (IL6) and unclassified (IL5) networks
• Support cloud-based platforms including AWS and Azure
• Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and operational procedures
• Perform systems monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis
• Support patch management, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and RMF activities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements
• Automate system administration and operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible
• Support backup, disaster recovery, continuity of operations, and high-availability solutions
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy and process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of systems engineering or enterprise infrastructure experience
• Experience supporting DOW/DoD or federal government environments
• Strong experience with:

o Red Hat Enterprise Linux

o AWS and or Azure cloud environments

o Enterprise storage and backup technologies

o Automation and scripting tools

o Systems monitoring and performance management
• Understanding of RMF, STIGs, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification
• Active Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:
• Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware VCP, or AWS certifications
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and automation frameworks
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, or modern platform engineering concepts
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and Infrastructure-as-Code

Desired Skills:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced mission environments
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder coordination experience
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and operational deadlines

RefID: A01

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