System Engineer

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm that serves US government, defense and intelligence agencies, with 26,000 staff working in more than 50 countries.

The company offers mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

This senior role is about finding simple answers to complicated technical problems, shaped to each client's needs.

You will keep the end user's experience at the centre of your work, and the company will support your career growth.

Responsibilities

• Design server and application architectures.
• Manage the administration, operation and upkeep of server hardware and software.
• Set up security practices and procedures, and keep systems secure.
• Review usage statistics and logs, and detect and respond to attempts to break into or corrupt server files.
• Define baseline configurations and direct changes to configuration settings.
• Write troubleshooting and incident response procedures.
• Diagnose and fix system problems.
• Lead and guide less experienced administrators.
• Keep up with operating system and software developments, and assess how they can be applied.
• Recommend future directions and projects to management.
• Build or change software programs and applications that improve an operating system.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Experience with server virtualization using VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, or both.
• Experience with the OpenText Livelink product.
• Experience running and administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and systems automation.
• Experience troubleshooting for technicians and end users using the ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Take part in project planning and management, giving technical guidance and expertise as needed.
• Full technical knowledge of every phase of systems engineering, and the ability to work at a high technical level on all of them.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems or gaps in systems engineering.
• Ability to review others' work, catch errors and recommend needed changes.
• Ability to understand information systems and keep work accurate and detailed.
• Ability to create clear user manuals and technical documentation.
• Ability to give technical guidance and leadership to less experienced engineers.
• Strong communication, briefing and interpersonal skills, with tact, active listening and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and influence across functions.
• Currently hold TS/SCI clearance, or be able to obtain it.
• Preferred: ITIL v3 Foundation certification.
• Preferred: Ability to multi-task and to think strategically, creatively and innovatively in a dynamic matrix team.
• Preferred: Keep up to date with the latest MECM technologies and related systems, and recommend future improvements.

Conditions

US citizenship required.

Based on site at the customer location in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Travel of 10-25% required.

The likely salary range is $93,500-$126,500. Actual pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract requirements, and may fall outside this range.

Identity verification is part of hiring, using biometrics and AI. Candidates must be on camera during virtual interviews, and biometric data is used for verification and security.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid 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 and accident insurance, provided or available.
• Internal mobility team to help you manage your career.
• Professional growth, including paid education and certifications.
• Hands-on work with cutting-edge technology.