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Systems Engineer – System Administration Full-Time, Standard business hours, Washington, DC, Reports To: Engineering/Program Management, Final DoD-granted SECRET security clearance required, Hiring: Immediate About The Organization: Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer with strong system administration experience to manage and optimize the specialized computing environments, simulators, development networks, and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) labs supporting NCST engineering teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the opportunity to support advanced aerospace and defense systems.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Linux and Windows engineering environments
- Manage and optimize development networks, servers, and computing infrastructure
- Support HWIL laboratories, simulators, and continuous testing environments
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot systems and network infrastructure
- Implement cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD requirements
- Maintain system availability, performance, and reliability
- Support system development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Identify and resolve infrastructure and configuration issues
- Document system configurations, procedures, and technical changes
- Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, and other technical teams
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- Experience with Linux and Windows system administration
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting computer networks
- Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and DoD security frameworks
- Experience supporting engineering, laboratory, or test environments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate combines systems engineering and hands-on system administration experience, with a background supporting secure aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical environments. Experience with HWIL labs, simulators, and secure development networks is highly desirable.
Physical Demands:
The position is primarily performed in a professional office and laboratory environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and operate standard office and technical equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required. General Information: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in employee organization, marital status, or physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.