Junior Systems Engineer

Description

The company is a private defense and government solutions business, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, that works on advanced technology systems and mission support. Its work covers data science, software development, network engineering, ISR, and logistics.

The role is a junior systems engineer position in Honolulu, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. You would help shape Command and Control IT solutions used by more than 5,000 users across the Pacific theater, working on technically difficult problems that support mission-critical operations.

You would be on a team that engineers C2 IT solutions for USINDOPACOM, its component commands, and related operational goals. The work centers on keeping the enterprise infrastructure and private cloud platform healthy and manageable.

You will regularly deal with senior DoD personnel, brief executives in person and in writing, and present IPRs to interested parties when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, and build roadmaps for implementing or integrating Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) solutions.
• Assess, design, and build roadmaps for implementing or integrating Data Centric Security solutions.
• Give technical recommendations and take part in briefings and information-sharing forums with INDOPACOM and leadership on ZTA initiatives and new capabilities.
• Work with vendors, other agencies, and Coalition Partners on the program's behalf.
• Lead complex technical projects such as upgrades, system integrations, and installations that support existing enterprise capabilities.
• Mentor Systems Operations staff on administration principles and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
• Keep up with relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
• Review work and implementations, contribute to analysis and After-Action Reports (AARs), and regularly collect and summarize network accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
• Write activity reports that meet contract requirements.
• Make sure Government equipment and related components are in compliance for custody and ownership.
• Take part in related solution technologies and special projects as required.

Requirements

• An active, in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility and a US passport.
• Either an associate degree in IT, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or a similar field, or 4+ years of enterprise IT network engineering and operations in complex classified DoD environments with mandatory security controls such as STIGs.
• 2+ years of implementation and support in server administration, with substantial experience in Microsoft or Linux enterprise services (Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/BIND, DHCP, SQL, and similar), and prior work implementing and supporting DoD secure systems.
• Compliant with DoD 8140 DCWF 451 Basic, System Administrator, and holding A+, CND, or Network+ certification.
• Server administration certification (Microsoft or Linux+) at hire.
• Obtain Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) within 6 months.
• Experience with hyperconverged infrastructure. Nutanix is preferred.
• Experience with NSA CSfC requirements, including the Multi-Site Connectivity Capability Package (MSCCP) and the Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and/or DISA Trusted Network Environment (TNE).
• Service-minded, willing to pitch in and help.
• Able to follow instructions and work independently as well as within a distributed team.
• Good team player who communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented, with strong planning and time-management skills.
• Able to support 24/7 operations, including exercise support, when necessary.
• Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA).
• Preferred: other IT certifications on relevant platforms, such as Network+, Citrix, Dell, HPE/Aruba, ITIL, Juniper, Microsoft, Nutanix, Palo Alto, or VMware.
• Preferred: experience with Forcepoint/Everfox Trusted Thin Client.
• Preferred: familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• Preferred: familiarity with VDI and virtual environments, such as VMware Horizon or Citrix VDI.
• Preferred: familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and C2 applications.
• Preferred: experience with ITIL framework practices, such as change management, configuration management, and capacity planning.
• Preferred: experience with help desk software, such as Jira, Remedy, or ServiceNow.

Conditions

Normal office working conditions.

Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Foreign travel and site visits may be required.

Non-traditional hours, including consecutive nights or weekends, may be required at times.

The company does not discriminate on any basis when considering applicants.