Principal Systems Engineer (DoD Top Secret Security Clearance) - ka-hoot

Join a fast growing agile small company that delivers cutting edge cybersecurity and system integration services to the US National Security market. [CLIENT] is seeking a motivated self-starter with experience in secure information systems to join a team of engineers to architect, design, develop, and implement security solutions.

[CLIENT] is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Systems Engineer to join their Enterprise IT support team in Chantilly, VA. This Enterprise IT support team delivers IT services to a DOD customer organization CONUS and OCONUS.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active Top Secret US Government clearance

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Providing Tier 3 IT Systems support on a wide range of technologies, including: VMware vCenter, Horizon View, Site Recovery Manager, HPAC Secure Printing, HP Blade Servers, HP SANs, Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policies and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
• Experience with (Microsoft Windows 2008/2012/2016 Server, Microsoft Windows 10, administering Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, workstation and server hardware, administering Microsoft Office 2010/2016, administering DNS, Group Policy, and PKI, administering vSphere, Horizon View, data backup, and antivirus software, basic networking, including DHCP/TCPIP, experience with deploying workstation images, and experience with thin or zero clients)
• Diagnosing and resolving the performance, security, and/or technical challenges related to the platforms listed above
• Writing SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to accomplish repetitive tasks
• Participating in processes throughout all phases of ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests
• Performing requirements analysis, requirements gathering, and integration for all platforms listed above
• Providing direction and guidance to less experienced systems engineers
• Responsibility for investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel
• Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer's production IT environment
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's degree and 7-9 years of related experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, HP SANs, VMware products
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required
• DoD 8570 computing environment certification required within 6 months of hire. MCSA, VCP or equivalent
• Must be open to 10% annual CONUS/OCONUS travel and a valid US Driver’s License and US Passport
• Willingness to work after normal duty hours (nights and weekends) on occasion to support system maintenance or service outages

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL Foundations certification
• Scripting experience or willingness to learn

Benefits

This position will afford excellent visibility, internal mobility and leadership opportunities, within a dynamic, growth-focused organization, offering competitive compensation and robust benefits.