System engineer

About CEdge

CEdge Inc is an innovative IT consulting firm, and a strategic business partner. We offer IT solutions to Federal and State government, as well as, Commercial Enterprises throughout the United States. Our main objective is to create an integrity-based culture that takes pride in working as a collaborative team that focuses on growth and is driven by the desire to provide purely ethical services for both our clients and teammates.

Opportunity

CEdge has an opportunity for a System engineer, located in Washington, DC. If you are ready to work alongside World Renowned Technology experts, and carry the skills below, this is the opportunity that will inevitably take your career to unbelievable levels!

This position requires a pubic trust Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Operations

• Perform senior‑level systems engineering and administration in on‑premises and cloud (Azure/M365) environments.
• Install, configure, maintain, and optimise servers, storage, and networked systems.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity and implement proactive improvements.
• Provide escalation (Tier 3/4) support for complex infrastructure and systems issues.

Federal Compliance & Security

• Apply NIST security controls and FISMA directives to all supported systems.
• Identify gaps in FISMA implementation and develop documented remediation plans.
• Develop, apply, and maintain STIG configuration baselines for Windows, Linux, and virtualised environments.
• Support endpoint security, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening activities in coordination with cybersecurity teams.

Identity, Cloud & Collaboration Services

• Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments, including:
  • Conditional Access
  • Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Identity auditing and access reviews
• Support Azure tenant configuration in alignment with federal security requirements.
• Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorisation models.

Architecture, Documentation & Advisory Support

• Evaluate existing NIGC IT systems architecture and recommend corrective or optimisation actions.
• Provide written technical recommendations to System Owners regarding priorities, risks, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support IT audits, assessments

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering or IT infrastructure roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Windows Server and Linux
  • Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
  • Entra ID / Active Directory
  • VMware or equivalent virtualisation platforms
  • Cisco networking and firewalls
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA)

Benefits

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Full Benefits Package
• 10 Days PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K