Senior Systems Engineer Manager

Description

The Opportunity

The Sr. Systems Engineer Manager designs, develops and implements integrated software and hardware solutions in virtualized enterprise, containerized and consumer systems. Responsible for systems planning, performance management, capacity planning, testing and validation, benchmarking, and information engineering. Evaluates and troubleshoots systems and ensures efficient delivery of systems contract capabilities. Mitigates risks, controls costs and schedule variance, and effectively manages large scale, integrated projects.

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for virtual systems
• Develops, deploys and supports customized VMware and containerized solutions
• Creates and maintains as-built and other systems drawings (flowcharts, Visio diagrams)
• Interprets and implements security baseline configurations for all system components
• Designs and implements system security and data assurance
• Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems
• Troubleshoots technical issues, and develops and implements solutions
• Identifies system integrity issues and solutions for the full system life cycle
• Conducts technical training and product briefings with customers
• Supports operational and maintenance phase for as-built systems
• Participates in special projects as required

• Leads and mentors a team of systems engineers, providing technical direction, prioritizing workload, and delivering ongoing performance feedback to support professional growth
• Oversees quality and accuracy of team deliverables, reviewing engineering work products and ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards
• Serves as the primary technical liaison, coordinating team activities, and communicating status, risks, and expectations to customers and program leadership

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Active Secret security clearance with the U. S. Government required

• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering including virtual network analysis, design and installation
• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing, installing and implementing supporting and maintaining IT Systems.
• 7+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience with VMware version 7.0 and above
• 3+ years of experience in Horizon/VDI
• Must be proficient in software-defined networking (VMware NSX-T, Rancher)
• Strong problem solving, analytic, and communication skills

• 2+ years of experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes,)
• VMware Certified Professional certification strongly preferred

• Capable of lifting and moving information technology equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as job duties demand
• Ability to work well independently under pressure and time constraints, in a small team environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Professi nal office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers).
• Frequent interaction with clients, executives, and government officials in both in-person and virtual settings.
  
  Regular travel to customer sites, government facilities, and industry events.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
• Work may occasionally be performed in secure government facilities, requiring adherence to security protocols.
• This position may involve travel to government test sites, training ranges, and operational locations, including potential OCONUS destinations for short periods of time.
• Work may be conducted in laboratory, workshop, office, and field environments with varying conditions.

Onsite position at NTS office in Gainesville, VA

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.

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