Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Location:

Quantico, VA

ECS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to provide IT services and support for hardware, IT systems, applications, and operational technologies that support mission critical operations for our DOJ FBI Client.

• Requirements & Documentation:
  Gather and analyze user system requirements using multiple methodologies.
• Develop technical documentation, including system requirements, security specifications, and test plans.
• System Operations & Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and resolve server issues related to connectivity, storage, application status, availability, and hardware. Monitor system performance, identify anomalies, and implement corrective actions.
• Data Protection & Continuity:
  Perform regular data backups, maintain disaster recovery operations, and support Continuity of Operations (COOP) to ensure mission‑critical availability.
• Infrastructure Management:
  Apply technical and business expertise to improve deployment and maintenance processes. Design, deploy, test, certify, patch, and address interoperability issues across all system components.
• Collaboration & Service Improvement:
  Work independently and collaboratively to enhance system solutions and drive service improvements.
• Enterprise Architecture Leadership:
  Define and enforce enterprise architecture standards and best practices across IT projects. Develop and maintain reference architectures. Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance frameworks. Lead architecture review boards and guide technical decisions. Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging technologies.

• US citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum 8 years of experience or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with tools such as AWS, Microsoft, Windows Server, Citrix, Net App, Dell Unity, Dell Avamar, Hyper‑V, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Dev Ops, Ivanti, Microsoft Service Manager, Atlassian, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, WSUS, and Big Fix, Splunk.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven track record of delivering secure, high‑quality solutions in Federal Government environments, preferred DOJ/FBI.
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale infrastructure migrations, refactoring, and replatforming mission‑critical applications.
• Strong curiosity for emerging technologies and ability to quickly learn and integrate innovative solutions.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.