Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Description

This is a regular position in IT infrastructure and operations supporting a coalition intelligence-sharing program that gives analysts information on current and emerging global threats to military missions, coalition partners and emerging nations.

The team is spread across countries and supports each combatant command directly.

The role sits within the Coalition Integration Lab at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, which makes systems and tools available to trusted partners in a distributed Coalition Shared Data environment and helps advance the initial operating capability of NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.

The team wants a creative, self-driven person who enjoys practical problem solving across functions.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm with about 26,000 staff in more than 50 countries, serving US government, defense and intelligence agencies in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure and maintain operating systems, hardware and networks.
• Work with cyber security and network teams so systems integrate properly.
• Deploy, configure and run virtual machines in the vCenter infrastructure.
• Review vulnerability scans and remediate affected systems.
• Build and maintain transient Active Directory domains used for validation testing.
• Plan and lead operating system upgrades and design system improvements.
• Maintain baseline system images and VMware virtual machine templates.
• Write documentation for new and existing systems.
• Set system specifications, input and output processes and working parameters so hardware and software are compatible.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues.
• Handle warranty and support activities.
• Act as liaison with clients, attending meetings to make sure their needs are met.
• Stay current on relevant technology as assigned.
• Manage a small team of fewer than 10 systems and network engineers.
• Take on special projects as required.

Requirements

• Experience with software testing, systems development and systems management.
• At least 10+ years of related systems engineering experience.
• Current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI.
• US citizenship is required.
• BA or BS degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with VMware.
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with vendor relationships and cost estimation.
• Previous experience administering Windows Server domains.
• People management skills.
• DoW 8570.1 IAT Level II compliant.
• No certifications are required in this section.
• Preferred: Linux experience, highly desired.
• Preferred: Microsoft Windows certification (MCSA or MCSE).
• Preferred: VMware certification.
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Preferred: Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ansible and PowerCLI.
• Preferred: Experience with F5 BIG-IP.
• Preferred: Additional specific certifications may be required depending on job assignment.

Conditions

Onsite work at Langley AFB, Virginia, USA.

40 scheduled hours per week.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

The likely salary range is $129,813 to $151,800. This is not a guarantee. Pay is set by experience, geographic location and possibly contract requirements, and may fall outside this range.

Identity verification uses advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, you must be on camera for virtual interviews, and the company may take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• For US-based employees, medical plans with some Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits, plus a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal needs, holidays, paid parental, military and bereavement leave, and jury duty.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• Total rewards are reviewed regularly to keep them competitive.