Systems Engineer III – Linux​/Unix, VMware ESXi, NetApp Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer III – Linux/Unix, VMware ESXi, NetApp with Security Clearance
Position:
System Engineer Level 3
Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (must already be held)
Technical Focus:
Red Hat Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Dell/HP Servers, Net App Storage WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Engineer, configure, secure, and maintain RHEL7+, Windows 2012+, and VMware ESXi systems

• Manage kernels, OS installations, hardware/software configurations, monitoring, and troubleshooting

• Support Active Directory with Centrify integration; create/assign Linux accounts and groups

• Install and manage McAfee/Nessus agents; conduct vulnerability scanning and compliance activities (IAVA/CVE)

• Upgrade and troubleshoot Dell, HP, and custom-built servers; perform memory, swap, and disk expansions

• Execute storage migrations from legacy Net App systems to modern solutions

• Patch and harden systems using Red Hat Satellite, WSUS, and approved security scripts

• Analyze system requirements, architectures, and CONOPS; develop and refine system specifications

• Lead design, development, integration, test planning, and engineering documentation

• Create system architectures (DoDAF, SOA), interface definitions, and design solutions

• Coordinate CCB actions, design reviews, and multi‑discipline issue resolution

• Define verification methods, evaluation criteria, and support certification/accreditation processes

• Assess risks, conduct trade studies, run modeling/simulation, and ensure lifecycle system integrity

• Maintain configuration control, technical baselines, and compliance with national and agency standards

• Provide technical direction across hardware/software development, interfaces, and end‑to‑end flow analysis

• Develop operational concepts, scenarios, and system design alternatives considering performance and cost

• Ensure accurate interface control documentation and participation in integration activities

• Support JCIDS documentation and DoD‑required systems engineering processes REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (must already be held)

• 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting complex, multi‑discipline government or DoD programs
• Five years of additional SE experience may substitute for a degree

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or related field

• IAT Level II (Security+ CE, GSEC, CySA+, CCNA Security, or GICSP)

• Proven success planning, leading, and executing comprehensive systems engineering efforts

• Deep expertise with Linux/Unix system engineering in both physical and virtual infrastructures

• Strong background with Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Dell/HP server hardware, Net App storage, and enterprise patching

• Demonstrated experience creating system architectures, requirements documents, interface controls, and engineering plans

• Extensive experience conducting system integration, testing, verification planning, and lifecycle management

• Hands-on experience performing risk assessments, trade studies, modeling/simulation, and configuration management If you’re a cleared Senior Systems Engineer ready to lead complex enterprise infrastructure, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to a mission‑critical environment.