Systems Engineer, Sr

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• # of Openings: 1
• Location:
  
  US-FL-Patrick AFB

American Communications Solutions and By Light Professional IT Services, together as Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) are hiring dedicated and talented IT professionals under the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract. EWOCS provides reliable high-quality communications and innovative IT solutions for the Guardians, Airmen, and Government agencies assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Be a part of the team that delivers excellence in national missile defense, human space flight, space launch, and combat rescue!

• Design and implement Windows and Linux servers and workstations to meet changing customer needs.
• Implement enterprise-level services with an emphasis on database operations and data handling across Windows/Linux/VMWare systems, including:
• Domain Services
• SYSLOG
• DHCP
• AAA Services
• WEF
• SNMP
• NTP
• Automated patching
• SIEM Services
• 802.1x & 802.1x MAB
• Inter‑relation of DNS services across disparate authoritative zones
• VMware ESXi, vCenter, Horizon services – provisioning, system redundancy, performance, etc.
• Automates system data processing per data management policies (e.g., archival/removal via triggered and/or scheduled events)
• Periodically generate scripts (bash, sh, CMD, Python, Power Shell, etc.) to support specific use cases.
• Identify and resolve system faults, such as:
• Domain controller replication faults
• SQL database access faults and indexing faults
• WSUS processing faults
• NPS VSA‑to‑Device faults
• NPS AAA lookup, policy mapping, and template faults
• init.d/systemd processing faults
• Harden systems appropriately, balancing availability, integrity, and confidentiality needs.
• Resolve IAVA/STIG findings, providing proper documentation and justification to A&A personnel.
• Conduct site surveys to determine feasibility of equipment installations (e.g., telecommunications, electrical, temperature/humidity, cleanliness, space/weight, maintainability, logistical support).
• Monitor overall system health and advise on potential upgrades or reconfigurations.
• Provide on‑site technical and operational support for installation and operation of telecommunications equipment.
• Periodically review SIEM alerts related to overall system status.
• Perform troubleshooting of end‑user problems and respond to user requests.
• Mentor other IT personnel as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (5/7 years).
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements.
• Proven shell‑scripting experience.
• Expert understanding of Windows and/or Linux server technologies.
• Competency with virtualization technologies.
• Expert understanding of networking protocols.

• Active Secret Clearance.