Senior Systems Engineer SME

Akima Data Management is currently seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our team. The position is onsite.

• Serve as a seasoned expert in installing, configuring, administering, and maintaining Windows Servers, Windows operating systems, and supporting infrastructure components.
• Oversee the full systems infrastructure lifecycle, including engineering, implementation, integration, and ongoing technical services and support.
• Design, implement, and maintain hardware, software, and system configurations to ensure a reliable and scalable infrastructure.
• Monitor overall system and network performance, proactively identifying issues and applying corrective tuning as needed.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis on system or component failures and execute effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to establish, document, and enhance operational processes and procedures.
• Work independently under minimal supervision, resolving complex technical issues and escalating only the most advanced problems when necessary.
• Provide expert technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance for utility network operations, supporting a 98% target uptime.
• Implement systems and solutions aligned with evolving network application requirements.
• Administer and maintain core enterprise services including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, SCCM, and Whats Up Gold.
• Support VMware ESX/vSphere virtualization environments, including design, management, and deployment.
• Provide configuration and management support for Storage Area Network (SAN) environments.
• Support installation and integration of network applications to ensure seamless deployment.
• Produce clear and accurate network architectural drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Conduct comprehensive network monitoring across all assets to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain standardized workstation and server images for consistency and security.
• Monitor and maintain McAfee Host-Based Security System (HBSS), ensuring compliance with DoD STIGs, patching, and virus definition updates across all systems.
• Use the DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to manage, track, and report security compliance for IT assets.
• Support DoD Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) activities as required.

• Active DoD Secret clearance required for consideration.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering or a related field, or 10 years of documented relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems preferred.
• DoD 8140 (DoDD 8570) IAT Level II certification required.
• Senior-level knowledge and hands‑on experience with TCP/IP network design, including Cisco equipment, routing, subnetting, LAN/WLAN networks, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Experience aligning with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIG implementation, ACAS use, and supporting DIARMF.
• Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of combined experience in:
  • Designing, installing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure
  • Monitoring network performance and ensuring high availability
  • Troubleshooting and resolving network issues and communicating status to stakeholders
  • Creating and maintaining network architectural diagrams and technical documentation
  • Analyzing network performance, identifying issues, and implementing solutions
  • Managing multiple technical projects from design through implementation
  • Developing and documenting processes and procedures for daily operations
  • Automating tasks and workflows using scripting
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical team members.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferred or previously held.

On‑Site

$195K to $215K

The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time employees.