Mid-Level Systems Engineer - Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)

• Location: Tysons, VA
• Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
• Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
• Salary Range: $190,000 – $220,000

We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support mission-critical systems engineering and infrastructure operations in a secure federal environment. This role focuses on the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of application infrastructure and enterprise systems across multi-network operational environments.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with systems administration, infrastructure security compliance, system performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and scripting automation. This position requires the ability to maintain reliable, secure, and highly available systems while supporting ongoing operational and technical requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

System Design and Implementation: Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.

System Monitoring and Maintenance: Proactively monitor system performance, identify technical bottlenecks, and maintain system reliability and availability.

Infrastructure Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain application infrastructure security controls and ensure compliance with applicable technical and security requirements.

Systems Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex system issues to maintain operational performance and minimize disruptions.

Scripting and Automation: Develop and maintain custom scripts to automate routine system administration and operational tasks.

Backup and Disaster Recovery: Support backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure system resilience and operational continuity.

System Architecture and Integration: Support systems architecture, infrastructure integration, and lifecycle administration across multiple network environments.

Operational Support: Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, as needed, to support system availability and resolve operational incidents.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Experience with systems administration and application infrastructure management.
• Experience monitoring system performance, identifying technical issues, and performing complex troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of application infrastructure security compliance and system security controls.
• Experience developing scripts to automate system administration tasks.
• Experience supporting system architecture, infrastructure integration, and operational maintenance.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, as needed.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Tysons, VA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with Bash, Python, or PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with system accreditation (A&A) and network security compliance.
• Experience with virtualization, disaster recovery, and hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of systems architecture and requirements elicitation.