Principal Systems Engineer Jobs

About the Role

As a Systems Engineer Advisor you will help manages design of server and application architectures. Manages the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and establishes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Develops baseline configurations and directs modification of configuration settings. Develops troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

Responsibilities

• Design of server and application architectures.
• Administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software.
• Maintain system security and execute practices and procedures; monitor usage statistics and logs; monitor and remedy attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files.
• Develop baseline configurations and direct modification of configuration settings.
• Develop troubleshooting and incident response procedures.
• Troubleshoot system‑related problems.
• Provide team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
• Remain current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications.
• Recommend future direction or projects to management.
• Provide expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.
• Provide technical support for Enterprise level systems and services; from planning & design through deployment. These efforts include the full range of systems infrastructure engineering design; enterprise architecture standards; prototyping; integration; including; but not limited to; concept development; planning; requirements definition and analysis; systems design; integration; and deployment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper‑V)
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification preferred
• Has full technical knowledge of all phases of systems engineering
• Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience Creation of effective user manuals;
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• May review the work of others and be able to detect errors or needed modifications
• Able to identify and resolve problems or inadequacies of systems engineering

Required Experience

• 5+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration and Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022)
• Experience with PowerShell Scripting and systems automation
• Experience performing troubleshooting for technicians and/or end users utilizing Service Now ticketing system.
• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare and/or Microsoft Hyper‑V)
• Participate in project planning and management, providing technical guidance and expertise as needed.

Security Clearance Level

• TS / SCI

Required Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences and influence cross functionally.
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities.
• excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through.
• Experience in creating effective technical documentation.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to multi‑task as well as be strategic, creative, and innovative in a dynamic, fast‑paced matrix team environment.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in MECM and related systems and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Location

• On Customer Site

Citizenship Required

• US Citizenship

Knowledge; Skills and Abilities

• DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Level III preferred)
• Strong experience with scripting languages and automation.
• Create or modify custom scripts and code using scripting languages (PowerShell).
• Automating deployment of applications, system configurations, and security settings.
• Perform native Systems Administration functions using Scripting in Windows and Linux environments.
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact; effective listening skills and follow through
• Solid worth ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience

Job Title

• systems engineer

Top Skills Details

• Compliance: Needs to be TS/SCI and 8570 compliant.

Qualifications

• DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Security+)
• Experience with server virtualization (VMWare or Microsoft Hyper‑V preferred)
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact; effective listening skills and follow through. The ability to explain technical issues and concepts to both fellow experts and non‑experts both verbally and in writing.
• Solid work ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work

Desired Qualifications

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience), 5+ years of experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)