{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9fd931019209237c50beecc9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9fd931019209237c50beecc9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9fd931019209237c50beecc9","title":"Lead System Engineer","description":"Lead System Engineer\nLead System Engineer\n\nPosition Overview\nWe deliver the world's most advanced security technology solutions across a broad range of competencies. We analyze, assess, develop, and integrate security solutions, whether the focus is on mobile tactical platforms, critical infrastructure, or hundreds of miles of an international border. Our mission is to design and implement highly technical solutions to make our nation safer.\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Lead System Engineer to design, implement, and maintain reliable infrastructure solutions that support mission-critical services. The ideal candidate will lead platform and network initiatives, drive projects across virtualization and physical network environments, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with security and operations teams to ensure high availability, performance, and secure configurations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead design, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and LAN/WAN components to ensure high availability and performance.\nArchitect, implement, and manage virtualization environments (Hyper-V and other hypervisors) and associated storage and backup integrations.\nManage and optimize Cisco systems and configurations, including routing, switching, VLANs, and QoS.\nTroubleshoot complex network, server, and virtualization issues; perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.\nDevelop and maintain infrastructure as code, automation scripts, and runbooks using PowerShell, Bash, or configuration tools to streamline operations.\nCollaborate with security and cloud teams to implement secure network designs, access controls, and monitoring for vulnerabilities and incidents.\nLead migration and upgrade projects, including hardware refreshes, virtualization platform upgrades, and cloud/adoption initiatives.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to system and network engineers, set standards and best practices, and review designs and changes.\nCoordinate with vendors and manage support escalations for network, virtualization, and security appliances.\nMonitor system and network health; configure and tune monitoring, logging, and alerting to meet SLA and reliability targets.\nQualifications\n5+ years of hands-on experience in system and network engineering, with a strong emphasis on network infrastructure and virtualization.\nProven experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs) and enterprise switch and router platforms.\nHands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualization and managing virtualized workloads; familiarity with vSphere and Docker is a plus.\nStrong troubleshooting skills for switches, routers, firewalls, and virtual environments.\nProficiency with network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs) and experience configuring enterprise network devices.\nExperience automating tasks and writing scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash; knowledge of Ansible is beneficial.\nSolid understanding of authentication, Active Directory, and identity management; familiarity with Entra and Intune is a plus.\nExperience working with firewall platforms (FortiGate, Ubiquiti, Netgear) and endpoint protection such as SentinelOne is desirable.\nFamiliarity with Azure cloud services and hybrid architectures; experience with cloud networking and security controls is a plus.\nKnowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.\nCCNA certification or equivalent network engineering certification preferred.\nStrong communication, documentation, and leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-team initiatives.\n#Enghp\nBenefits\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n401K\nPTO\nFor this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/27/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.","company":"Everforth","rawCompany":"everforth","city":"Willowbrook","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T16:26:16.915Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead System Engineer","description":"Lead System Engineer\nLead System Engineer\n\nPosition Overview\nWe deliver the world's most advanced security technology solutions across a broad range of competencies. 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The ideal candidate will lead platform and network initiatives, drive projects across virtualization and physical network environments, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with security and operations teams to ensure high availability, performance, and secure configurations.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead design, deployment, and maintenance of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and LAN/WAN components to ensure high availability and performance.\nArchitect, implement, and manage virtualization environments (Hyper-V and other hypervisors) and associated storage and backup integrations.\nManage and optimize Cisco systems and configurations, including routing, switching, VLANs, and QoS.\nTroubleshoot complex network, server, and virtualization issues; perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.\nDevelop and maintain infrastructure as code, automation scripts, and runbooks using PowerShell, Bash, or configuration tools to streamline operations.\nCollaborate with security and cloud teams to implement secure network designs, access controls, and monitoring for vulnerabilities and incidents.\nLead migration and upgrade projects, including hardware refreshes, virtualization platform upgrades, and cloud/adoption initiatives.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to system and network engineers, set standards and best practices, and review designs and changes.\nCoordinate with vendors and manage support escalations for network, virtualization, and security appliances.\nMonitor system and network health; configure and tune monitoring, logging, and alerting to meet SLA and reliability targets.\nQualifications\n5+ years of hands-on experience in system and network engineering, with a strong emphasis on network infrastructure and virtualization.\nProven experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs) and enterprise switch and router platforms.\nHands-on experience with Hyper-V virtualization and managing virtualized workloads; familiarity with vSphere and Docker is a plus.\nStrong troubleshooting skills for switches, routers, firewalls, and virtual environments.\nProficiency with network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs) and experience configuring enterprise network devices.\nExperience automating tasks and writing scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash; knowledge of Ansible is beneficial.\nSolid understanding of authentication, Active Directory, and identity management; familiarity with Entra and Intune is a plus.\nExperience working with firewall platforms (FortiGate, Ubiquiti, Netgear) and endpoint protection such as SentinelOne is desirable.\nFamiliarity with Azure cloud services and hybrid architectures; experience with cloud networking and security controls is a plus.\nKnowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and incident response processes.\nCCNA certification or equivalent network engineering certification preferred.\nStrong communication, documentation, and leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-team initiatives.\n#Enghp\nBenefits\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n401K\nPTO\nFor this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/27/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. 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