Systems Engineer Expert

Systems Engineer
- Expert

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered.

Cherokee Preting is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer
- Expert will integrate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise data, network, and cloud environments. This role requires strong experience with data pipelines, Splunk, network and log analysis, automation, cybersecurity controls, and complex multi-enclave systems.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Systems Engineer
- Expert
: $ - $

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Integrate and manage diverse data streams across enterprise networks and systems.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data transfer tools such as NiFi and Cribl.
• Establish and maintain data standards for IT and service delivery data sets, streams, and feeds.
• Analyze complex networks, systems, and log data from network components and operating systems.
• Monitor, manage, and resolve issues affecting data feeds, network visibility, and system performance.
• Support environments with shared networks, multiple security enclaves, and complex access requirements.
• Use Splunk to collect, analyze, correlate, and investigate operational and security data.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Shell Script, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Implement Sec Dev Ops  practices and cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, private cloud, and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Support PKI implementation, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and security hardening efforts.
• Engineer and support virtualized environments, including VDI and VMware platforms.
• Provide systems engineering and network analysis expertise to improve reliability, security, and operational performance.

• Active TS/SCI with Full Polygraph
• A minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience
• Must have a Bachelors' Degree in a related field of study, Masters Degree is preferred.
• Must be a AWS Certified Security Specialty
• Experience integrating diverse data streams and data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc)
• Experience in analyzing complex networks and systems, and log data from various network components and operating systems
• Knowledge of the complex environment involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
• Systems Engineering with network analyst engineering background
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot data feeds, Splunk familiarization, Python
• Security Development and Operations (Sec Dev Ops )
• Expertise with the following:
  • Splunk
  • Scripting tools to include Python, Shell Script, or Ansible
  • Cloud security controls and implementation
  • PKI implementation
  • STIG compliance and vulnerability management
  • Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)
  • Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit  for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.