Senior Systems Engineer SME

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

Responsibilities

+ 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.

Qualifications

+ 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.

Job

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$195K to $215K

Benefits

Regular - 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…