By Light Professional IT Services

Systems Engineer, Sr.

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (5-7 years)
  • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements
  • Proven shell-scripting experience
  • Expert understanding of Windows and/or Linux server technologies
  • Competency with virtualization technologies
  • Expert understanding of networking protocols

Responsibilities

  • Designs and implements server and workstation technologies based on customer needs
  • Implements enterprise-level services with focus on data handling across diverse systems
  • Generates scripts in support of specific operational needs
  • Identifies and resolves system faults related to database access and domain services
  • Hardens systems while balancing availability, integrity, and confidentiality
  • Conducts site surveys for equipment installations to assess feasibility
  • Monitors system health and recommends upgrades or reconfigurations

Benefits

  • On-site technical and operational support experience
  • Mentorship opportunities for IT personnel
  • Opportunity to work in both Windows and Linux environments
  • Engage with diverse technologies like VMWare and SIEM services
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Designs and implements Windows and Linux server and workstation technologies in response to changing customer needs
  • Implements enterprise-level services, with an emphasis on data base operations & data handling across Windows/Linux/VMWare systems, including but not limited to:
    • Domain Services
    • SYSLOG
    • DHCP
    • AAA Services
    • WEF
    • SNMP
    • NTP
    • Automated Patching
    • SIEM Services
    • 802.1x & 802.1x MAB
    • Inter-relation of DNS services across disparate authoritative zones
    • VMWare ESXi, vCenter, Horizon services - provisioning, system redundancy, performance, etc.
    • Automates system data processing according to overarching data management policies (e.g. archival/removal via triggered and/or scheduled event)
  • Periodically generates scripts (bash/sh/CMD/Python/PowerShell/etc.) in support of specific use cases
  • Identifies and resolves system faults including but not limited to:
    • Domain controller replication faults
    • SQL database access faults, indexing faults, etc.
    • WSUS processing faults
    • NPS VSA-to-Device faults
    • NPS AAA lookup faults / policy mapping faults / template faults
    • init.d/systemd processing faults
  • Hardens systems as appropriate, balancing customer Availability/Integrity/Confidentiality needs.
  • Resolves IAVA/STIG findings as appropriate, providing proper documentation and/or justification to A&A personnel
  • Conducts site surveys to determine feasibility of equipment installations (e.g. telecommunications, electrical, temperature/humidity, cleanliness, space/weight, maintainability, logistical support)
  • Monitors overall system health and advises on need for potential upgrades or reconfigurations
  • Provides on-site technical and operational support in the installation and operation of any/all telecommunications equipment
  • Periodically reviews SIEM alerts as they relate to overall system status
  • Performs troubleshooting of end user problems and responds to user requests.
  • Mentors other IT personnel as needed


Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (5/7 years)
  • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements
  • Proven shell-scripting experience
  • Expert understanding of Windows and/or Linux server technologies
  • Competency with virtualization technologies
  • Expert understanding of networking protocols


Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Active Secret Clearance

About By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services is a provider of full lifecycle information technology and telecommunications solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. The company provides services in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, application development, network engineering, and strategic consulting. By Light has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has been named a top workplace by The Washington Post.
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