{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c2b1dc2fdd0c2d0f867bec43","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c2b1dc2fdd0c2d0f867bec43","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c2b1dc2fdd0c2d0f867bec43","title":"System Engineer","description":"NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.\n\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a Systems Engineer to support our core automation platform and serve as a trusted technical partner to our customers. This role is a mid-level position with responsibility for leading projects technically while working closely with cross-functional internal teams and customer stakeholders.\n\nThis is a hybrid position based in Tampa, FL, combining remote work with on-site customer engagements. The System Engineer will play a key role in post-sales implementation, optimization, and ongoing support. This role requires both strong hands-on technical expertise and the ability to translate business requirements into effective, automated technical solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)\n\nTechnical Leadership & Project Execution\nLead the technical execution of customer-facing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery of automated solutions.\nServe as the technical lead on assigned engagements, coordinating tasks across internal engineering, product, and support teams.\nDesign, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated system architectures aligned with customer requirements.\nTroubleshoot complex infrastructure, automation, and virtualization issues across customer environments.\nEnsure solutions meet performance, reliability, and security expectations.\n\nCustomer Engagement & Solution Delivery\nAct as a primary technical point of contact for customers during post-sales implementation and delivery phases.\nAdvocate for customer needs internally to ensure alignment between delivery, product, and engineering teams.\nLead technical discussions with customer engineering and operations teams, including architecture reviews and implementation planning.\nGather, analyze, and document customer business and technical requirements.\nTranslate business needs into clear technical designs and automation workflows.\n\nAutomation & Platform Support\nSupport and optimize core automation platform across diverse customer environments.\nDevelop, enhance, and maintain automation workflows using automation frameworks.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce manual processes through automation and workflow optimization.\nContribute to continuous improvement of automation standards, templates, and best practices.\n\nInfrastructure, Virtualization & Identity Management\nAdminister and troubleshoot Linux and Windows Server Environments\nDesign, deploy, and support virtualization platforms, including VMware VSphere, KYM, Docker, LXC and Harvester/Rancher.\nManage and integrate identity and access management systems, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services.\nEnsure infrastructure and system configurations align with customer security and compliance requirements.\n\nDocumentation & Knowledge Management\nProduce and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, including system architectures, implementation guides, and operational runbooks.\nContribute to internal knowledge bases and best practice repositories to improve delivery consistency.\nDocument automation workflows, configuration standards, and troubleshooting procedures.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate closely with Product Management to provide feedback from customer deployments and identify enhancement opportunities.\nWork with internal engineering and support teams to resolve complex technical issues.\nParticipate in internal design reviews and technical planning sessions.\nFluency in English (written and spoken)\nMust have active Secret or higher Security clearance\n\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, system engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience required.\nAdvanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred\nRelevant industry certifications preferred such as:\no VMware (VPC or equivalent)\no Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Administration\no Red hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)\no Automation or DevOps-related certifications\n\nRequired Skills, Experience & Abilities\n\nTechnical Skills\nStrong administration and troubleshooting experience with Linux and Windows Server operating systems.\nExperience with virtualization technologies including VMware vSphere, KVM, Docker, LXC and Harvester/Rancher.\nProficiency in Python and PowerShell scripting for automation, system integration, and operational tooling.\nExperience designing, deploying, and supporting automated infrastructure solutions in enterprise environments.\n\nProfessional Capabilities\nExperience leading technical discussions with customers and engineering teams.\nAbility to translate business requirements into technical architecture and automation solutions.\nDemonstrated experience managing complex technical projects through delivery.\nStrong technical documentation skills including architecture diagrams, runbooks and implementation guides.\nAbility to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and system integration issues.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting defense or government-related environments.\nFamiliarity with defense system compliance frameworks and security standards.\nExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.\nExposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.\nExperience supporting automation platforms or workflow orchestration systems.\n\nProfessional Attributes\nStrong problem solving and analytical thinking skills.\nProfessional and confident communication with technical stakeholders and customers.\nAbility to take ownership of technical tasks and project deliverables.\nComfort working in evolving environments and adapting to new technologies.\nStrong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.\nContinuous learning mindset and willingness to adopt new tools and technologies.\n\nPhysical Demands & Work Environment\n\nThe physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nAbility to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., laptop, technical equipment, or presentation materials).\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.\nClear vision and hearing required for technical collaboration, presentations and communication with team members and customers.\nAbility to travel domestically to customer sites as required\nHybrid work environment based in Tampa, Florida combining remote work with on-site customer engagements.\nProfessional office and remote work setting utilizing standard office equipment including computers, phones and collaboration tools.\nRegular interaction with internal engineering teams and customer technical stakeholders.\nWork may occasionally occur in government facilities requiring adherence to security protocols.\nFast-paced technical environment focused on delivering reliable and scalable automation solutions.\n\nHybrid position at NTS site in Tampa, FL with","company":"Nextech Solutions","rawCompany":"nextech solutions","city":"Tampa","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T15:59:27.482Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"System Engineer","description":"NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.\n\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a Systems Engineer to support our core automation platform and serve as a trusted technical partner to our customers. This role is a mid-level position with responsibility for leading projects technically while working closely with cross-functional internal teams and customer stakeholders.\n\nThis is a hybrid position based in Tampa, FL, combining remote work with on-site customer engagements. The System Engineer will play a key role in post-sales implementation, optimization, and ongoing support. This role requires both strong hands-on technical expertise and the ability to translate business requirements into effective, automated technical solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)\n\nTechnical Leadership & Project Execution\nLead the technical execution of customer-facing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery of automated solutions.\nServe as the technical lead on assigned engagements, coordinating tasks across internal engineering, product, and support teams.\nDesign, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated system architectures aligned with customer requirements.\nTroubleshoot complex infrastructure, automation, and virtualization issues across customer environments.\nEnsure solutions meet performance, reliability, and security expectations.\n\nCustomer Engagement & Solution Delivery\nAct as a primary technical point of contact for customers during post-sales implementation and delivery phases.\nAdvocate for customer needs internally to ensure alignment between delivery, product, and engineering teams.\nLead technical discussions with customer engineering and operations teams, including architecture reviews and implementation planning.\nGather, analyze, and document customer business and technical requirements.\nTranslate business needs into clear technical designs and automation workflows.\n\nAutomation & Platform Support\nSupport and optimize core automation platform across diverse customer environments.\nDevelop, enhance, and maintain automation workflows using automation frameworks.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce manual processes through automation and workflow optimization.\nContribute to continuous improvement of automation standards, templates, and best practices.\n\nInfrastructure, Virtualization & Identity Management\nAdminister and troubleshoot Linux and Windows Server Environments\nDesign, deploy, and support virtualization platforms, including VMware VSphere, KYM, Docker, LXC and Harvester/Rancher.\nManage and integrate identity and access management systems, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services.\nEnsure infrastructure and system configurations align with customer security and compliance requirements.\n\nDocumentation & Knowledge Management\nProduce and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, including system architectures, implementation guides, and operational runbooks.\nContribute to internal knowledge bases and best practice repositories to improve delivery consistency.\nDocument automation workflows, configuration standards, and troubleshooting procedures.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate closely with Product Management to provide feedback from customer deployments and identify enhancement opportunities.\nWork with internal engineering and support teams to resolve complex technical issues.\nParticipate in internal design reviews and technical planning sessions.\nFluency in English 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thinking skills.\nProfessional and confident communication with technical stakeholders and customers.\nAbility to take ownership of technical tasks and project deliverables.\nComfort working in evolving environments and adapting to new technologies.\nStrong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.\nContinuous learning mindset and willingness to adopt new tools and technologies.\n\nPhysical Demands & Work Environment\n\nThe physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nAbility to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., laptop, technical equipment, or presentation materials).\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.\nClear vision and hearing required for technical collaboration, presentations and communication with team members and customers.\nAbility to travel domestically to customer sites as required\nHybrid work environment based in Tampa, Florida combining remote work with on-site customer engagements.\nProfessional office and remote work setting utilizing standard office equipment including computers, phones and collaboration tools.\nRegular interaction with internal engineering teams and customer technical stakeholders.\nWork may occasionally occur in government facilities requiring adherence to security protocols.\nFast-paced technical environment focused on delivering reliable and scalable automation solutions.\n\nHybrid position at NTS site in Tampa, FL with","datePosted":"2026-07-16T15:59:27.482Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T15:59:27.482Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Nextech Solutions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tampa","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c2b1dc2fdd0c2d0f867bec43"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c2b1dc2fdd0c2d0f867bec43"}}