Systems Engineer/Administrator Lead

Description

The company needs a Classified Systems Engineer/Administrator to support and maintain mission-critical classified information systems in a secure environment.

The role combines systems administration with systems engineering, and the person will be site lead for the Danbury, CT location.

You will work with technical and security staff to keep systems running well, address vulnerabilities, support configuration changes, and keep classified systems compliant with DoD, DCSA and NISPOM rules.

The ideal candidate has hands-on work with Windows Server, virtualization, enterprise applications, storage, identity and access management, and cybersecurity tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, run, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux systems across classified environments.
• Run VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V and Nutanix platforms so they stay available, fast, scalable and secure.
• Look after enterprise services, including Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Diagnose and fix complex hardware, software, networking, operating system, application and infrastructure problems across several classified networks.
• Manage storage from Pure Storage, Dell PowerVault and Synology.
• Handle Active Directory, including creating and changing classified user accounts, permissions, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP in line with security rules.
• Keep inventory, configuration and accountability records for classified IT assets, removable media, hardware and peripherals, as DCSA requires.
• Write and submit Security Impact Analysis (SIA) packages for proposed hardware, software, system and configuration changes, and secure approvals before anything goes live.
• Coach junior technicians and system administrators, share technical knowledge, and help standardize how systems are administered.
• Work with cybersecurity, engineering, infrastructure and program teams to spot technical risks and build secure, lasting fixes.
• Take part in scheduled after-hours maintenance, upgrades, incident response and outage support as missions require.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy, Linux (Red Hat preferred), and networking with Cisco, datacenter and firewall work.
• Experience leading projects and large teams and working with leaders on the high side.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, systems engineering, cybersecurity or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education, technical training, certifications and work experience.
• 7+ years in systems administration, systems engineering or related enterprise IT.
• CompTIA Security+ or another DoD-approved cybersecurity certification.
• Extensive experience running Windows Server, including installation, configuration, patching, upkeep, troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Hands-on work with VMware, Hyper-V and/or Nutanix.
• Experience finding and fixing system vulnerabilities and applying security mitigations through enterprise vulnerability work.

Conditions

Full-time position for a regular employee.

Based at the Danbury, CT site.

Travel of up to 10%, within the continental US.

The proposed salary range is $131,800 - $290,000.

Final pay depends on several factors, including location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills, education and certifications.

Benefits

• Flexible time off so you can take the time you need.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• Access to learning resources to support your career goals.