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JOB PURPOSE: The Senior Systems Operations Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the client's enterprise systems infrastructure. This role ensures the stability, security, and efficiency of both on-premises and cloud-based systems that support clinical, administrative, and research operations. Serving as a subject matter expert in healthcare systems architecture, automation, and performance monitoring, the engineer provides leadership in establishing operational standards and mentors junior staff. Salary: $120-130k Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire Location: Onsite 3 days/week, remote 2 days/week in Washington DC NATURE AND SCOPE: This position is part of the Infrastructure and Operations division within IT Services, playing a critical role in managing the client's data center operations, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and hybrid cloud services. The Senior Systems Operations Engineer collaborates closely with Network Services, Information Security, Clinical Application Support, and Biomedical Technology teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable computing environments. The role requires proactive system monitoring, incident response, and long-term strategic planning to ensure infrastructure services align with hospital objectives and regulatory requirements. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Manage, monitor, and optimize physical and virtual servers, storage systems, and operating environments (Windows, Linux, and cloud-based systems). Ensure high system uptime, capacity planning, and proactive resolution of issues impacting clinical and administrative operations. Develop and maintain automation scripts for system provisioning, configuration, and patch management. Design and implement resilient, scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions tailored to healthcare operations. Administer identity, access, and authentication systems (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, SSO, MFA) in compliance with HIPAA. Support hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware) and assist with cloud migration projects. Collaborate with Information Security to maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal healthcare data protection standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH). Implement and monitor security controls, patch management, and incident response protocols. Monitor system performance metrics and logs, analyzing trends to prevent outages affecting patient care. Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for critical systems. CORE COMPETENCIES: Deep knowledge of enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and automation tools. Strong problem-solving skills with focus on root-cause analysis and performance optimization in a healthcare environment. Ability to collaborate across diverse IT disciplines and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff. Commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality IT services to clinicians, staff, and patients. Adaptable to a fast-paced hospital environment with evolving technologies and priorities. Skilled in guiding team members and modeling best practices in hospital systems operations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Experience: Minimum 7 years in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or related roles. Experience in healthcare or hospital environments preferred. Technical Skills: Expertise in Windows and Linux server environments. Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), storage solutions (SAN/NAS), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS). Experience with automation and configuration management tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, etc.). Familiarity with identity management, monitoring tools, and IT service management (ITSM) processes in healthcare. Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Healthcare IT certifications (e.g., CHIT, HCISPP)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of technology including application development, with at least 5 years focused on cloud technologies. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the following: Hands-on experience administering and supporting AWS cloud service platforms, with AWS GovCloud experience strongly preferred. Designing, deploying, and migrating secure and maintainable systems for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) environments. Developing software according to software development lifecycles (SDLCs), including DevOps, Agile, Lean, or Iterative methodologies. Strong understanding of cloud-based architectures, web servers, caching, application servers, load balancers, and storage solutions. Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language such as Python or PowerShell for scripting and automation. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, etc.). DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and automation, containers, and related best practices for cloud deployment. Knowledge of cloud information security risks and best practices, especially in highly secure operating environments. Understanding of RESTful Web Services, XML, and JSON data formats. Experience transitioning legacy systems to cloud-ready architecture. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the following: Understanding of cloud federation technologies such as SAML, Okta, OAuth, and OpenID Connect and how to apply these technologies to enterprise and public-facing applications. Understanding of cloud vendor cost structures and the ability to optimize solutions for cost effectiveness. Familiarity with loose coupling, stateless systems, and best practices for designing cloud-ready applications. Familiarity with government cloud deployments and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, high security environments, etc.). Experience managing code in GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar version control and collaboration tools. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field. Python 3.x data engineering experience with pandas, Databricks, or PySpark. Experience with direct configuration and management of AWS components, including CloudTrail, CloudWatch, S3, RDS or Aurora, PostgreSQL, Lambda, Glue, or MWAA (Airflow). Experience designing or implementing cloud architectures for analytics, data processing, or machine learning use-cases, such as data lakes and lake formations. Experience with containerization as a strategy for cloud-enabling legacy applications such as Docker and Kubernetes (AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate preferred). Familiarity with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Experience with defining platform requirements and partnering with development teams to enable cloud infrastructure. Experience integrating with enterprise observability platforms such as Splunk. Experience with Data Quality testing tooling (e.g., Great Expectations, AWS Glue Data Quality). Experience with AWS Load Balancer and AWS API Gateway. Certifications in AWS, Databricks, or related cloud technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience establishing, implementing, and documenting best practices and standard operating procedures. Job Types: Contract, Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Compensation Package: 1099 contract Yearly pay Application Question(s): Do you have 10+ years of IT experience including application development? Do you have 5+ years of experience supporting cloud platforms? Do you have hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or government cloud environments? Do you have 5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform)? Do you have 5+ years of DevOps, CI/CD pipeline, and container experience? Are you familiar with government compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP and FISMA? Do you have experience with cloud federation technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)? Experience: Cloud platform support: 5 years (Required) Application development/IT: 10 years (Required) Python or PowerShell proficiency: 5 years (Required) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK): 5 years (Required) Government cloud environments: 3 years (Required) Legacy to cloud migration: 3 years (Required) Citizenship Requirement: • U.S. Citizenship Required Work Location: • On-site - Washington, DC

ClearanceJobs is currently partnering with a well-established government contractor to assist in hiring a Senior Systems Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. This position must be performed onsite in Fairfax, VA and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. Active TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph security clearance highly desired. Relocation assistance may be considered for non-local candidates. Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Fairfax, VA Position Summary: The Senior Systems Engineer will work with ground processing system developers to satisfy evolving mission requirements (e.g. modern communications signals) and ground architecture requirements (e.g. resiliency) for the Tactical Mission Framework (TMF).TMF provides an operationally supported container orchestration environment and edge processing capability at several government sites. TMF enables DevSecOps pipelines for Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery/Deployment and Continuous Operations, driving toward rapid software/hardware updates with reduced transition timelines and cost. Responsibilities: Investigate and implement agile software development and deployment techniques tomodernize current systems; e.g. containerize components, Kubernetes orchestration Interact with developers and customer within a weekly/monthly/quarterly rhythm to plan andexecute agile processes; e.g. define Jira epics and stories,assign story points,assess progress toward objectives Perform trade studies and conduct demonstrations to improve architecture resiliency Develop prototype tools Document system architecture, interfaces, CONOPs, trade study plans and results Create Confluence pages that summarize Jira roadmaps, key technical capabilities, and detailed plans Required Qualifications: At least 15 years performing technical system engineering tasks and/or software development At least 5 years working on programs in the Intelligence Community Bachelor'sdegree in Computer Scienceor Engineering Active TS/SCI clearance required Familiar with Cloud Native Compute Foundation (CNCF) offerings and how they can be used to facilitate application deployment in on-premises or cloud environments Experience with Linux systems usage and administration Familiarity with ground processing systems Ability and desire to work independently; i.e. adapt tasking to fulfill needs as they evolve Proven capability to learn complex systems and perform engineering tasks to improve them Desired Qualifications: Master'sdegree in Computer Science or Engineering Experience with Kubernetes and related containerization technologies and managing clusters (Docker, Helm, k9s) Experience and familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet) Proficiency or experience with at least one scripting/programming language such as Python, Bash, VBA, or Go Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for cloud-native and on-premises deployments, PKI, container security scanning, and zero-trust principles Experience with configuring and monitoring a suite of logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, OpenSearch) Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs) and secure communications in distributed computing systems Proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture productive relationships with customers Strong knowledge of NRO Ground systems Expertise in SIGINT tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and/or dissemination Strong Jira and Confluence skills; facilitate technical and programmatic information sharing across programand with customer

Job Title: Systems Engineer - Sr (Active Directory Specialist) Quantity: 5 Job Description: Responsibilities Analyze, enhance, and support the security posture of a highly complex, enterprise level Active Directory and Single Sign On environment in a hybrid on-premise and cloud hosted configuration. Active Directory SME (Domain Controller operations, GPO, AD Sites & Services, Ability to automate day to day tasks, user & group management, etc…) Manage enterprise cloud infrastructures in AWS Translate business needs into workable technology solutions that meet the needs of internal customers. Participate in or lead troubleshooting and incident resolution of complex, high severity incidents Develop automated solutions using scripts, pipelines, and cloud based server-less computing platforms Develop detailed architecture, standards, design, and implementation documentation Analyze the current Authentication Services environment to identify both technical and operational opportunities and develop continuous improvement action plans. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification At least 4 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology At least 1 years of experience with Active Directory, AWS, PingFed, or PingID At least 1 years of experience with Cloud Infrastructure management Preferred Qualifications 3+ ADDS engineering / Ops senior experience 3+ PowerShell advanced 3+ Identity Lifecycle Management 3+ Splunk, New Relic - Observability 3+ AWS, Azure, EntraID 24/7 On-Call on rotation basis Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of experience with securing and managing Active Directory at an enterprise level 5+ years of experience with EC2, CFT, and AWS cloud infrastructures 5+ years of experience in Active Directory security 5+ years of experience developing complex scripts in PowerShell, VBScript, YAML, Python or other languages to develop automated solutions

Client in Baltimore is seeking a Senior Windows System Engineer for a contract to hire position. This person will help assess the current systems environment, make recommendations based on best practices and modern technologies, then help to implement those technologies. The ideal person will have strong hands-on Windows system engineering skills coupled with a strategic mindset. Required: -Expert at designing and implementing Windows systems. -Expert at PowerShell for automation. -Strong virtualization skills (VMware). Desired: -Microsoft certifications. -Cloud expertise. -Familiar with storage tools. -Familiar with backup and recovery tools. -Any networking skills.

This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered; clearance sponsorship is not available. As a Systems Engineer, you'll collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design, with the goal to make an impact across the federal government. In supporting the program, you will be required to work 5 days/ per week onsite in the client's Washington, DC location. What you'll do: Collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design Collaborate closely with key stakeholder partners and IT team to evaluate customer requests for new systems, applications, product standards, and services. Work on the core platform to create and optimize all functions needed to establish a strong platform infrastructure. Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Analyze and validate system designs against requirements and specifications. What you'll need to succeed: 8-10 years of experience as a Systems Engineer provisioning, installing, and supporting on-premise mission critical systems Experience maintaining and managing a on-premise VMWare infrastructure In-depth experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, Kubernetes, Ubuntu, and CI/CD Automation Experience working in a DevSecOps environment Ability to work well on a team as well as individually Ability to think out of the box to help with troubleshooting issues and providing innovative solutions that fit customers' needs Ability to establish and maintain a high level of client trust and confidence with your skills A Bachelor's Degree Active TS//SCI clearance What will make you stand out: Experience with system monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, and Prometheus Expertise with container orchestration tools (Rancher, OpenShift, etc.) Experience hardening and securing containers Previous experience with commercial cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure) Passion for learning new development concepts, methodologies, and technologies Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades. What we want you to know: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems. Not ready to apply now? Sign up to join our newsletter here. "EEO IS THE LAW MetroStar Systems, LLC (MetroStar) invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company's Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing *******************."

System Engineer L3 (MSP Industry Experience Required) 💰 Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 🏢 Industry: Managed Services We are a modern, growth-driven Managed Services Provider committed to helping organizations scale with secure, reliable, and forward-thinking technology solutions. Our team supports diverse clients across cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and modern workplace systems. We don't just maintain IT - we transform it. That means thinking proactively, solving problems with urgency, and constantly evolving alongside emerging tech. Our culture values accountability, continuous learning, and excellence in execution. What You'll Do Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for advanced issues and projects. Lead implementations, configurations, and migrations across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments. Manage server operating systems - installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Configure and maintain Active Directory, file permissions, event logs, and GPOs. Support and optimize backup/disaster recovery, networking (SonicWall, Cisco), and virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, SANs). Automate processes and improve efficiency through PowerShell scripting and RMM tools (ConnectWise Automate). Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Participate in internal and external (client-facing) meetings when necessary to ensure alignment and smooth delivery. What You Bring Must have MSP industry experience. 3+ years of experience in systems, networking, or project engineering roles within an MSP Microsoft 365, Azure (VDI, InTune, SharePoint, Entra ID) Cisco & SonicWall network configurations Virtualization technologies: VMware or Hyper-V Experience delivering client-facing projects - migrations, deployments, rollouts. Why You'll Love It Here 100% company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision coverage Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance 3 weeks PTO (vacation, sick, and personal) + 6 paid holidays 401(k) with 3% match Bonus eligibility and professional certification reimbursement Company laptop, mileage reimbursement, and HSA plan A culture built on integrity, accountability, and continuous learning Join a company that's grown over 30% annually for the past four years-where your ideas matter, your work is valued, and your career can take off.

• Developing software according to software development lifecycles (SDLCs), including DevOps, Agile, Lean, or Iterative. • Designing, deploying, and migrating secure and maintainable systems for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) environments. • Become part of a team responsible for building a cloud business platform within the Federal Reserve Board • Partner with the cloud platform team and development team to build, manage, and enable the underlying cloud infrastructure and platforms in support of the business application development project. Qualifications: • 10 years of experience in the field of technology including application development, 5 of which focused on supporting cloud technologies. • Proficient in at least one high-level programming language such as Python, PowerShell, or Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, etc.). • Python 3.x data engineering with pandas, Databricks, or SPARK preferred. • DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and automation, containers, and related best practices for cloud deployment. • Experience with GitLab or Azure DevOps preferred. • Experience with containerization as a strategy for cloud-enabling legacy applications such as Docker and Kubernetes (AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate preferred) Include with resume submissions: • Resume including work experience for last ten (10) years.

The Systems Engineer IV provides advanced engineering support for cloud and on-premise infrastructure, with a primary focus on architecting, deploying, and maintaining AWS environments. This role collaborates closely with internal IT teams to enhance infrastructure reliability, automate provisioning, and support enterprise-level systems operations. Key Responsibilities Architect, engineer, configure, and deploy AWS and related infrastructure technologies using approved organizational standards. System Engineer IV Partner with Systems Operations to build self-service infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD delivery pipelines, logging tools, and monitoring services. System Engineer IV Maintain and update system documentation as needed. System Engineer IV Collaborate with IT Operations Engineers to install, configure, and support physical and virtual server environments. System Engineer IV Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure performance and stability. System Engineer IV Operate enterprise monitoring, alerting, backup, antivirus, anti-spam, and malware protection tools, as well as offsite storage and data-mirroring systems. System Engineer IV Core Competencies Forward-thinking and able to anticipate operational needs. System Engineer IV Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills. Demonstrates adaptability, openness to innovation, and change. Communicates effectively across multiple channels with emotional intelligence. Performance-focused, with the ability to set and meet clear goals. Customer-oriented with a commitment to service excellence. Committed to continuous learning and developing self and others. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders. System Engineer IV Required Skills & Experience 7-10 years of directly related IT systems engineering or administration experience. System Engineer IV Strong AWS cloud architecture experience, including CLI usage. Expertise in Shell scripting (Shell, Perl, Python). Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux installation, administration, operations, and maintenance. Proficiency with Unix/Linux security tools, ports, protocols, routing, and switching in firewalled WAN environments. Extensive experience with AWS services such as ECS, EC2, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, etc. System Engineer IV Experience managing Public Cloud infrastructure environments. Advanced skills in designing, developing, and troubleshooting new and existing scripts. Experience operating in a mature enterprise IT environment. Preferred/Bonus Skills Experience with RHEL Satellite Server. Experience with Puppet configuration management. Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). System Engineer IV Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience of 8+ years). System Engineer IV AWS Certification preferred. System Engineer IV Experience Requirement A minimum of 10 years of total professional experience performing related duties in systems engineering or similar roles.

About the Company Que Technology Group, Inc., is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support an exciting intelligence organization. About the Role As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level systems that support mission-critical operations. You will work with ONEROOF, PITCHHITTER, NiFi, and various Systems Administration (SA) components, ensuring seamless virtualization, Linux environments, GOTS product integration, and Windows Server administration. Responsibilities Architect, configure, and maintain systems utilizing ONEROOF, PITCHHITTER, and NiFi to optimize workflow and data processing. Provide virtualization support, including cloud-based and on-premises solutions. Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based environments, ensuring high availability and security compliance. Manage, maintain and deploy GOTS (Government Off-The-Shelf) products, integrating them within complex system architectures. Oversee Windows Server administration, including performance tuning, security enhancements, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system design and operational efficiency. Develop and implement best practices for system security, monitoring, and documentation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience; additional five (5) years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Experience with ONEROOF, PITCHHITTER and NiFi. Required Skills Experience with FORNSAT systems and Systems Integration. Preferred Skills Experience with GOTS products. Security Clearance Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Pay range and compensation package Competitive salary. Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Company paid. Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance - Company paid. Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses. Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year. Paid Federal Holidays - 11 days. $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class. 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee. Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral. Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure. Equal Opportunity Statement Que Technology Group, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ESM Systems Engineer is required to be certified at the expert level in multiple disciplines of systems and security (e.g., MCSE & CISSP) and provides expert level engineering and management support for all Enterprise systems. Due to the classified nature of this program, the employee must work on-site in Kuwait. This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program! You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country in order to be qualified for this position. Responsibilities Provides Enterprise-level support for Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), and Windows File Services in an Enterprise environment for global initiatives. Performs problem Management and Root Cause Analysis for Corporate Identity Management in a large-scale Department of Defense setting. Serves as escalation point for application support and troubleshooting, provides guidance and direction in the resolution of escalated issues and complex production, application, or system problems. Installs, configures, and maintains Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Enterprise tools, and third-party software. Coordinates and implement patch management, monthly Windows update deployments process to Servers and Workstations, Analyze SCCM / Intune log files, application packaging, and distribution, operating system deployment (OSD), custom reporting using SQL and creating WQL queries. Create desktop and server images utilizing technologies such as MDT. Create and maintain system documentation for domain technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps. Improve existing processes through solutions to recurring problems and enhancements to existing solutions or documentation. Ability to troubleshoot servers and infrastructure equipment, assess networking requirements and provide solutions, and make accurate and independent decisions under pressure. Performs other duties and assignments as required. Qualifications Security Clearance: Requires an active Secret Clearance Education / Certifications: One-year related experience can be substituted for one year of education if the degree is required. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science or MIS, IS, Engineering or related field. This position requires candidates to adhere to DoD 8570.01-M. All candidates are required to maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline Environment (BE) certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE). The authorized certifications for this job title are listed as follows: BASELINE: Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Security CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner CompTIA: SecurityX ce GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor ISC2: CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CE): Microsoft: 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft: Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft: Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft: Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft: MCSE: Core Infrastructure Experience: One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in a Software Engineering or Business Information Systems discipline for three years general experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience (10 preferred) in demonstrating the ability and aptitudes, required to perform technical, managerial, or analytical work and coordination involving management of Enterprise level information systems. Platforms including a combination of the following: Microsoft Active Directory Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) MECM (SCCM) Intune WSUS SQL MIM/FIM ADFS DNS PKI Azure Virtual Desktop in a Wide Area Network. Experience with a customer service-oriented company At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients. #opentowork #relocation #systemsengineers

Job Title: Cloud System Engineer (Direct Hire) (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Additional Locations: Frederick, MD or McConnellsburg, PA Interview Process: TA → HR → In-Person (Upper Management) Top Requirements Strong communication skills, self-starter, positive attitude. Long-tenure candidates only (no frequent job changes). Current Microsoft Azure Gov Cloud experience. Position Overview The Senior Cloud Engineer will focus on driving profitable cloud adoption and supporting innovation and consumption of cloud-based services across the enterprise. This role ensures cloud security, implements security controls, manages identity and access, and oversees seamless data integration and data feeds. The engineer will evaluate vendor alignment, scale the cloud ecosystem, and ensure operational excellence-including disaster recovery and backup standards. Your Impact Provide daily operational support of the Microsoft Azure Gov Cloud ecosystem including installation, configuration, deployment, updates, integrations, and administration. Utilize tools such as Azure Kubernetes, Terraform Enterprise, GitHub, and related technologies. Work with public and private clouds, IaaS, data security standards, system messaging, and data feeds. Conduct triage, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud ecosystem issues & outages. Participate in project teams following leadership-defined designs and plans. Collaborate cross-functionally with server, storage, database, support, and security teams. Continuously learn, adopt new technologies, and improve cloud, automation, and CI/CD processes. Monitor and analyze cloud performance and ecosystem health. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in at least one primary cloud domain (database, virtualization, DevOps, networking, servers, scripting, or containerization). Coordinate with cross-functional teams for applications, databases, and infrastructure activities. Apply ITIL processes for ticket resolution and stakeholder communication. Design, implement, and operate complex cloud solutions. Perform other duties as assigned. Regular attendance required. Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of experience in cloud or related IT environment. Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, scripting, deployment, integration, messaging, automation, and orchestration. Strong written & verbal communication, problem-solving, time management, teamwork, customer service, and attention to detail. Standout Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.

Our client is a highly respected Managed Service Provider (MSP) known for empowering IT professionals to excel. With a strong foundation in modern technology and a proactive, solutions-driven approach, they foster an environment where motivated individuals can thrive. The company deeply values its team and invests in ongoing professional growth and development. Role Overview They are seeking a Systems Engineer who will play a key role in building and maintaining high-performance network systems for a diverse client base. In this role, you'll design and implement innovative technical solutions while providing expert support and maintenance. You'll be an essential contributor to ensuring reliable, seamless technology operations-all within a well-established framework of proven best practices. Key Responsibilities: Plan and support client network and computing infrastructure. Perform administration of servers and virtual server clusters. Install, configure, and maintain network hardware, systems, services, equipment, and devices. Monitor and apply performance-enhancing changes to network architectures. Monitor and maintain network security systems and technologies. Administer software and network security. Maintain user account, permission, email, and threat management methodologies. Manage system back-up and restore protocols. Document network problems and resolutions for future reference. Create and maintain documentation for all aspects of hardware, networks, and systems including key standards and processes. Travel to and from client work sites as needed with personal vehicle. Work on-call after hours support rotation as needed. Be available after hours/weekends for project work as needed. Monitor queue and cover support extension and remote tickets as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of network administration, design, and execution experience. Minimum 1-2 years of IT management-related experience. 1-2 years of prior experience and the demonstrated ability to be successful in a client-focused environment. Experience with Windows, Apple OS, HP/Aruba, Cisco Systems, and SonicWall. Experience in network infrastructure including switches, routers, cabling, racks, firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VPN, Terminal Services, VolP, and QoS. Web development knowledge. Experience with Azure and AWS. Experience in VMWare virtualization and Active Directory. Understanding of in-house systems architecture and cloud-based architectures required. Excellent communication skills with the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, as well as providing clear communications via email and in person to clients and business associates. Strong project management skills. Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot. Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and excels when working both independently and as part of a team. Ability to accurately track timekeeping. If you are interested in joining an organization that offers growth, challenge and an opportunity to work in a variety of industries, please send your resume for immediate consideration.

Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client's unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers' business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs. Take2 is hiring an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer. This role requires you to be eligible for a Federal clearance to interview. This position is onsite and will require you to work out of Washington, D.C. Overview The C&CA Systems team is seeking cloud professionals proficient in administering AWS GovCloud cloud service platform. Become part of a team responsible for building a cloud business platform within the Federal Reserve Board. At least five years of demonstrated experience supporting cloud platforms. As a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, we require 10 years of experience in the field of technology including application development, 5 of which focused on supporting cloud technologies. Education Preference Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Clearance Requirements Public Trust Onsite Requirements On-Site Responsibilities Design and create custom cloud applications tailored to project needs. Set up and configure DevSecOps pipelines for secure cloud environments. Partner with cloud platform and development teams to manage and enable cloud infrastructure supporting business applications. Deploy, migrate, and maintain secure systems for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments. Develop software following SDLCs including DevOps, Agile, Lean, or Iterative methodologies. Utilize high-level programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization practices, with experience using GitLab or Azure DevOps preferred. Work with AWS service offerings and government cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security standards. Apply knowledge of cloud architectures, web servers, load balancers, and storage solutions like AWS Load Balancer. Support cloud migration efforts and optimize solutions for cost efficiency. Incorporate security best practices, including cloud federation technologies such as SAML, Okta, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Qualifications Ten years of experience in technology, including five years supporting cloud platforms. Proficiency with AWS environments, especially AWS GovCloud. Experience designing and deploying secure cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Strong understanding of cloud-based architectures, security, and cost optimization. Skilled in programming languages and infrastructure as code, especially Python 3.x, PowerShell, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK. Knowledge of RESTful Web Services, AWS API Gateway, and cloud security protocols. Experience with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Lambda, RDS, Aurora, and other AWS components. Familiar with highly secure operating environments, FISMA, FedRAMP, and related compliance standards. Desired Skills Additional experience with data lakes, lake formation, and analytics architectures. Containerization expertise using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS, Fargate). Familiarity with the AWS Well Architected Framework and enterprise observability platforms like Splunk. Knowledge of Data Quality testing tools such as Great Expectations or Glue Data Quality. Direct management of AWS services including CloudTrail, CloudWatch, S3, RDS/PostgreSQL, and Lambda.

Kavaliro is seeking a Mid Level Systems Engineer to support a client in the Washington Metro Area. As a Mid-Level Systems Engineer, you'll bring a multi-disciplinary approach to solving complex technical challenges across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and partner Federal Agencies. Your work will be instrumental in delivering timely, accurate, and mission-critical GEOINT. In this role, you'll contribute to all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle - including requirements analysis, solution architecture, systems integration, scheduling, service development, reliability and resiliency engineering, testing, evaluation, and maintainability. You'll help ensure that GEOINT capabilities remain robust, responsive, and aligned with evolving mission needs. Duties include: Conducts requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. Conducts planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Develops solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology and mentor Junior Engineers in developing these skill sets. Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities. Assists with Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. Skills and Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 9+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer in lieu of degree. 6+ years of working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments. Desired: Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks. INCOSE Associate System Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification. Documented work experience in the field of geospatial intelligence. Membership or active participation in any of the following professional organizations: ACSM ASCE ASPRS OGC SAREM USGIF Working knowledge of photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields. Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises. Location: Washington Metro Area This position is onsite and there is no remote availability Clearance Requirement: Candidates must have an active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph Applicant MUST hold a permanent U.S. citizenship for this position in accordance with government contract requirements. Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Hybrid - Alexandria, VA Active or Eligible U.S. Security Clearance Required About the Role We're looking for an AI Systems Engineer to support Public Sector initiatives by building secure, distributed, and high-performance AI systems. You'll turn research models into production-ready solutions that run across cloud, edge, and constrained environments-optimizing everything from model performance to low-level GPU acceleration. What You'll Do Convert prototype models into scalable, robust AI systems. Optimize models using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face. Apply quantization, pruning, distillation, and hardware acceleration. Build LoRA/PEFT workflows and on-device inference pipelines. Develop RAG systems integrated with vector databases (FAISS, Milvus, Pinecone). Support multimodal (text/vision/audio) model deployments. Generate synthetic data using GANs or diffusion models. Write performance-critical code in C/C++/Rust with GPU optimization. Engineer for distributed, edge, and offline environments. Collaborate with Infrastructure, MLOps, and Security teams. What You Bring Active or eligible U.S. security clearance. 5+ years in applied AI, ML engineering, or AI systems development. Strong experience with major ML frameworks and cloud/edge deployment. Expertise in model compression, GPU computing, and CUDA. Experience with RAG pipelines, vector databases, multimodal systems, and synthetic data. Strong C/C++/Rust and systems-level programming skills. Solid algorithmic and distributed-systems problem-solving ability. Preferred Experience with edge AI, federated learning, or offline inference. Familiarity with distributed training (DeepSpeed, Ray). Knowledge of public-sector AI governance and compliant architectures. Strong communication and documentation skills.

SpaceNav is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join our team. This full-time position will be based on-site at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility located in Suitland, MD, and will support NOAA's Office of Space Commerce (OSC) in developing the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). As a TraCSS Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and managing TraCSS system requirements, anticipating future needs for the TraCSS system, and assessing SSA software vendors. A strong foundation in mathematics and engineering is required, along with a deep understanding of the mathematical principles underpinning key astrodynamics and SSA concepts - such as orbit determination, covariance realism, maneuver planning, and conjunction assessment. Responsibilities Manage the set of TraCSS system and software requirements Develop operational user scenarios and test cases that will be used in product validation and operational acceptance testing. Work with the Office of Space Commerce staff to evaluate, test, and onboard third-party SSA data products and services. Coordinate with DoD personnel, satellite operators, and other mission stakeholders in support of the SSA mission. Participate in technical discussions between government agencies and industry. Qualifications US citizenship required. Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. 2+ years of relevant work experience in satellite operations. Familiarity with cloud computing technologies. Experience with software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 per year.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking a Staff Lead Design Verification Engineer to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems that solve an assortment of unique mission needs. You'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality. **What You'll Get To Do:** As a Digital Verification Lead Engineer, you will have an opportunity to be a part of a technology development organization that is collaborative, open, transparent, team-oriented, and flexible, where continuous learning is encouraged, all within a culture of design. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Functional Verification Engineer specializing in ASIC and FPGA technologies. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in behavioral simulation, and comprehensive functional verification processes. **Role And Responsibilities:** The Debug and Staff Lead Design Verification Engineer will be responsible leading the verification team for debug, emulation, and test development for state-of-the-art Digital Logic (High Speed Serial). Other responsibilities will include: **Design Entry & RTL Development:** + Create comprehensive test-benches for behavioral simulation + Design and implement verification strategies for complex digital systems + Ensure RTL implementation meets precise design specification requirements **Functional Verification:** + Conduct in-depth behavioral simulations across ASIC and FPGA + Generate and execute advanced UVM Test cases + Achieve 95% code coverage goals and functional coverage across critical metrics + Perform detailed code coverage analysis, including: (Statement coverage, Expression coverage, Branch coverage, Toggle coverage) **Simulation:** + Utilize both functional and timing simulation tools + Verify logical behavior and implementation accuracy + Identify and resolve signal delay and performance issues in gate timing requirements + Develop comprehensive Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) simulation environments **Collaborative Processes:** + Work closely with design teams to validate RTL implementations + Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for design improvements + Participate in design reviews and Lead in verification planning + Mentor junior verification engineers + Contribute to continuous improvement of verification methodologies **This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.** **Basic Qualifications For Staff Lead Design Verification Engineer:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, BSEE, or comparable STEM Degree and 12 years industry experience in a design verification role or Master's Degree plus 10 years experience or PhD plus 7 years experience + Experience with functional verification methodology for the full life cycle of products with leading a team with various levels of experience and skills + Demonstrated experience leading Verification Teams + Specialized experience in functional verification with multiple Tape Outs + Expert-level proficiency in Hardware Description Languages: (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog) + Extensive knowledge of: (comprehensive RTL design methodologies, Behavioral simulation techniques, Code coverage strategies) + Extensive experience with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics) + Extensive experience with verification methodologies: Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) + Regression and automation framework development + This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen + **Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance.** **Preferred Qualifications For Staff Lead Design Verification Engineer:** + Advanced Degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields + Experience with advanced Gate Level Simulations + Experience with the management of schedule, cost, metric reporting, and trade studies Primary Level Salary Range: $188,200.00 - $282,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. Overview of Opportunity Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Embedded Design Engineer (FPGA/ASIC) to join our Embedded Systems Division, where we design and develop advanced hardware solutions for mission-critical security applications. As part of our collaborative and innovative team, you'll contribute to cutting-edge research and development on embedded devices, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in secure and resilient systems. What you will do: Lead and contribute to RTL design, verification, and synthesis for FPGA or ASIC-based systems. Support bring-up, debug, and validation of designs in hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test secure embedded solutions. What you will need (Minimum Qualifications): 5+ years of RTL design and verification using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog (willingness to adopt SystemVerilog). 5+ years of RTL synthesis using tools such as Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microsemi Libero. 5+ years of RTL verification using simulation tools such as Xilinx XSim, QuestaSim/ModelSim, Synopsys VCS, or Cadence NCsim. Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph. Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA. Nice to Have (Preferred): Advanced expertise in SystemVerilog for FPGA or ASIC development. Familiarity with SoCs, design flow (place, route, and timing analysis), and hardware bring-up/debug. Hands-on experience with integration and test tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers). Knowledge of interface protocols: UART, USB, SPI/I2C, Ethernet, PCIe. Experience with Git or similar version control systems. Working knowledge of Linux. Proficiency with C/C++ programming. Experience with Makefiles and scripting (Python, Bash, TCL). Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance, willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. #LI-ZS1 #LI-ONSITE Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development. The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary Range$133,000-$199,500 USD Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company's current openings! Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone. Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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