Principal Systems Engineer

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm that supplies technology and mission services to US government, defense and intelligence agencies.

It has about 26,000 staff and operates in more than 50 countries, with capabilities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and software engineering.

The role supports a secure workstation enclave in a classified environment hosted in a commercial cloud, keeping access to mission-critical resources secure and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering and operations of Red Hat and other Linux systems in an air-gapped classified environment, covering configuration, hardening, patching and upkeep.
• Set up, patch and monitor systems and network devices, including Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, Panorama and ClearPass, so performance, integrity, connectivity and backup and recovery stay sound.
• Work with enclave, network and security engineers and vendors to resolve faults, strengthen the enclave's network and security, and handle security updates, licenses and support tickets.
• Help run vulnerability management and continuous monitoring by reviewing scans, carrying out patching and remediation, working through POA&M items and taking other corrective action.
• Lead hardening and compliance work, including STIG review and implementation, against NIST and DoW requirements.
• Write and keep current the engineering documents covering designs, configurations and operating procedures.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with the Red Hat operating system.
• Working knowledge of several Linux distributions, for example Debian alongside Red Hat.
• Hands-on operations and maintenance of Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, Panorama and ClearPass.
• Skills in Linux development, the Linux kernel, networking and systems architecture.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• CompTIA Security+ CE, or an equivalent credential that meets DoW 8140 and 8570.01-M compliance.
• A current and active Top Secret security clearance.

Conditions

Onsite only, in McLean, Virginia, USA.

Scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

US citizenship is required.

Must currently hold Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI. No Public Trust clearance is required.

Regular position in the IT infrastructure and operations job family.

The likely salary is between $130,050 and $175,950. This is not a guaranteed amount; pay is set by experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

The hiring process includes an identity check using biometrics and AI. You must be on camera for virtual interviews, your photo may be taken to verify identity, and by continuing you authorise the collection, processing and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security.

We are an equal opportunity employer that considers individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) that accepts pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits, with a company match.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that suggests career steps and learning opportunities.
• An internal mobility team to help you reach your career goals.
• A military-friendly workplace.