Systems Engineer SME

Be Challenged and Make a DifferenceIn a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.Description of Task to be Performed:AnaVation is seeking a Senior-Level Systems Engineer to plan, design, and implement enhancements to network hardware, server infrastructure, and operating systems in support of a mission-critical forensic and investigative ecosystem. The selected candidate will provide direct operational support for network hardware and operating systems while ensuring the infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and reliable across multi-enclave environments.Extensive expertise in Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure will be critical to architecting and maintaining advanced systems that support the forensic and investigative ecosystem across highly sensitive environments. You will ensure the reliability, security, and robustness of mission-critical infrastructure while meeting the stringent requirements of classified operations. This role is 100% onsite.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise, coordinate, design, develop and implement additions and changes to network hardware, infrastructure server environments, and operating systemsProvide direct support in day-to-day operations of network hardware and operating systemsTroubleshoot at both physical and logical network levelsParticipate in planning, design, technical review and implementation for new network infrastructurePerform systems management and integration functions across multi-enclave environmentsMaintain network infrastructure standards including communication protocols such as TCP/IPDiagnose and resolve complex communication problemsEnsure systems are current with approved patches and assist with certification and accreditation tasksDevelop strategy for client/server systems and design infrastructure to support that strategyAdvise on selection of technological purchases for processing, data storage, data access, and applications development * Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activitiesThis position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access with a CI polygraph. This position is on-site with our customer in Chantilly, VA. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related field.Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering or related field.Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph.Understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements.Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure systems in government environments.Advanced proficiency with: Enterprise network administration and security for Top Secret enclavesCloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S) implementation with security controls for classified workloadsLinux and Windows operating systems with security hardening for classified useWindows Active Directory configuration and security in air-gapped environmentsContainerization (Docker, Kubernetes) in Top Secret environments with enhanced security controlsInfrastructure as Code (Terraform) for secure, automated deploymentsSecurity accreditation processes (RMF, NIST 800-53) for TS/SCI systemsCross-domain solutions for secure data transfer between classification levelsPreferred Qualifications: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.Experience implementing Nutanix solutions in classified environments.Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure design, implementation, and management in classified environments highly preferredAdvanced virtualization technologies (VSphere, VXRail, Proxmox, Nutanix AHV) for secure environments highly preferredKnowledge of specialized security controls for classified hyper-converged infrastructure.Comprehensive understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements for intelligence operations.Background in designing systems for SCIFs and other secure facilities.Experience with cross-domain solutions in Top Secret environments.Prior work implementing secure backup and disaster recovery solutions for classified data.Experience with specialized compute and storage requirements for forensic workloads.Nutanix certifications (NCP, NPX) preferred.Security certifications (CISSP, Security+) preferred.BenefitsGenerous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vestingCompetitive PayGenerous paid leave and holiday packageTuition and training reimbursementLife and AD&D InsuranceAbout AnaVationAnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!