QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field and/or 3-5 years related experience.
- Certifications:
- IAT Level II is required (i.e. Security+)
- Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Cisco CCNA,CCNP, CISSP, RHCSA, RHCSE certifications preferred
- Strong technical proficiency in encryption technologies (e.g., IPsec, TLS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
- Experience with commercial security products from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper, and familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS 140-2).
- Experience with commercial mobility and wireless products like Cisco and Aruba.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and implement secure, scalable solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Secret clearance required.
Preferred locations: San Diego, CACertain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $130,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
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This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active Secret Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)What will you be doing?WWT is seeking a Systems Engineer who will serve on a team of technical engineers in support of multiple government programs. This role places strong emphasis on the systems side: designing, deploying, hardening, and sustaining Windows and Linux environments while leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Ansible, Python, and JSON. You will work extensively with VMware technologies, including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX-T, applying solid TCP/IP, routing, and switching fundamentals to deliver secure, reliable infrastructure for Navy and DoD missions.
The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, good communication, presentation, and writing abilities, and a proven track record as a problem solver and team player in technically challenging, classified environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- System Administration (Windows & Linux): Install, configure, maintain, patch, and harden Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) systems, ensuring STIG compliance, security baselines, and high availability in enterprise and classified environments.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Design, develop, and maintain modular Ansible playbooks/roles, Python scripts, and JSON templates to automate system provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance enforcement, and day-to-day operations.
- VMware Virtualization & VCF: Deploy, configure, manage, and optimize VMware vSphere clusters and full VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stacks, including vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and workload domains supporting mission-critical applications.
- NSX-T Software-Defined Networking: Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain NSX-T logical networking components (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers) and integrate with physical underlay infrastructure.
- Networking Fundamentals: Apply strong TCP/IP knowledge, Layer 2/3 concepts, VLANs, routing (static, OSPF/BGP basics), switching, ACLs, and firewall rules to ensure secure, reliable system connectivity and segmentation.
- Security, Compliance & Hardening: Enforce security controls, perform vulnerability remediation, support RMF/A&A and ATO processes, and integrate security best practices into system builds and automation workflows.
- Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Documentation: Implement system monitoring and logging solutions; proactively identify and resolve performance, availability, and connectivity issues. Maintain accurate as-built documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with network engineers, security teams, application developers, and mission stakeholders to deliver integrated, operationally ready solutions in on-site government facilities.
