Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Company: Apex Systems
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
TS/SCI Systems Engineer The Systems Engineer is responsible for
providing advanced Tier II support by troubleshooting, installing,
configuring, testing, maintaining, and repairing applications and
servers within a laboratory infrastructureThe System Engineer is
operationally responsible for systems and application management
and maintaining 100% availability of servicesPosition requires a
currently active, TS/SCI Security ClearanceWork Location: On-site
in Herndon, VA The Main Responsibilities:
Maintain health of laboratory applications and equipment, such as
HPE Servers, Windows Servers, Linux Servers, Backup solutions, and
applications.
Provide advanced Tier II support for two geographically separated
network operations centers (NOCS).
Ensure systems are within Information Assurance standards by
testing and implementing security updates, managing Group Policy
Objects (GPO), conducting Assured Compliance Assessment Solution
(ACAS) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans.
Knowledgeable in security requirements and techniques for
protecting computer systems/networks from attacks, viruses, data
tampering, unauthorized system entry, and other emerging
threats.
Provide Tier II technical input in system installations, system
administration, server infrastructure analysis and improvement
Troubleshoot, configure, maintain, and monitor Red Hat Enterprise
Linux, Windows Server, Trellix ePO, MS SQL, RSA appliances, System
Center Suite (SCOM/SCCM/SCVMM), Solarwinds, Veritas NetBackup,
Unitrends Backup appliances, SharePoint, Remedy and Exchange
servers before Tier III elevation.
Provide technical guidance and direction to junior technicians
Interacts extensively with the internal engineering, support teams
(FE/FOP), and equipment/software vendors to resolve
problemsQualifications & Critical Skills:
TS/SCI Security Clearance required.
At least 5 years applicable work experience.
Working experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9
Working experience with Windows Server 2012 R2/2016/2019/2022
Working experience with Hyper-V and VMWare Virtualization
Understanding of High Availability administration
Proficiency with SQL DB Administration
Technical skills and understanding of information systems, network
protocols, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, log management,
network behavior analysis, vulnerability scan tools and
processes.
Ability to provide the proactive status of assigned work, ability
to estimate the level of effort for future work and accomplish
tasks with minimal guidance.
Critical thinking and ability to work in collaborative environment
with multiple disciplines.
Understand patch compliance and system audit data.
Previous experience in IT System security and hardening a
plusPreferred Qualifications:
Up to 15% travel can be expected due to possible deployments to lab
facilities and other NOC locations.
CompTIA Security+ CE or IAT Level 2 certification (or ability to
obtain after beginning employment)
CISSP, CASP+CE, or SSCP preferred, but not required.
Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology field
Microsoft Certifications a plus.
Keywords: Apex Systems, Chantilly , Systems Engineer with Security Clearance, Other , Herndon, Virginia
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