System Engineer
OverviewSeeking a passionate and versatile Systems Engineer to work with a team of high-performance system administrators and security professionals to deploy, configure, and maintain secure Windows and Linux systems. The System Engineer will maintain secure application and database servers in accordance with DISA STIGs and work with software developers to deploy applications from development servers to production environments. Additional responsibilities include configuring web servers to host a variety of applications, administering and deploying SQL Server instances and databases, developing and executing SQL scripts, backing up and restoring databases, and managing database permissions. The System Engineer will also assist with managing organization cloud-based resources and support developers’ access to applications and workspaces. On an as-needed basis, the System Engineer will support the physical security team by managing access tokens and performing routine security checks and other tasks.Qualifications - Required• 7+ years of experience deploying and maintaining server operating systems in a secureFederal environment.• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification• Experience deploying and maintaining Windows based web application servers and SQLdatabase servers• Proficiency in Windows Server installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance• Proficiency in SQL database management systems (DBMS)• Active DoW Secret Clearance• Able to work fully onsite based upon client needsQualifications - Desired• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university• Proven expertise in system administration tasks including user management, permissions,file systems, disk and package management, network configuration, and securityadministration• Familiarity with system hardening techniques to secure Linux and Windowsservers/workstations, adhering to DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)by configuring firewalls, managing user permissions, and implementing encryptions• Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and hands-on experience innetwork configuration and troubleshooting on Windows and/or Linux platforms• Experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), vulnerability scanningtools, security information and event management (SIEM) systems• Capability to swiftly resolve security incidents on both Linux and Windows systems• Experience administrating on the Amazon Web Services platform, including AmazonWorkspaces• Knowledge of virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware, or Docker• Proficiency in Linux OS installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance,particularly on RHEL distribution• Strong proficiency in MySQL database management systems (DBMS)• Active DOW TS/SCI Clearance