Systems Engineer

MAXISIQ is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, with an emphasis in Linux-based systems and Splunk, but optimally with experience in a variety of other operating systems and platforms to support team operations in Quantico, VA.  Candidates with a minimum Top-Secret clearance need only apply. CI poly will be administered upon hiring.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing enterprise virtualized environment support by providing high-end engineering; support Windows, and Linux workstations and Server-based services; and deployment and maintenance of systems supporting our customers
• Maintaining Splunk with Enterprise Security, keeping up to date and healthy, validating data inputs and dashboard creation and maintenance. (Preferred but not required)
• Providing Active Directory/LDAP, DNS, Certificate Authority, Smart Card/PIV, Single Sign On, and other enterprise services
• Providing input to key project decisions with regard to success criteria for system requirements, design, testing methods, and delivery activities
• Actively communicating with key program stakeholders regarding status of activities and potential recommendations for improvement regarding the customer's network and systems
• Problem solving and troubleshooting issues within the deployed systems
• Planning, designing, developing and recommending enhancements and modifications to existing systems as well as any new systems scheduled for development
• Supporting management activities to include patch management and backups across deployed systems
• Serving as key point of contact with regard to developing, recommending, implementing and testing disaster recovery plans

Mentoring junior staff to proactively diagnose and resolve complex problems

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Or equivalent experience)

Security Clearance:

• Top Secret with CI Poly requirement after hire

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years related experience
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems in addition to virtualization technologies such as VMware, Proxmox, KVM, Xen
• Hands-on Windows based engineering: designing, building and troubleshooting experience
• Experience applying and working with Windows Group Policy Objectives (GPOs)
• Experience working with Windows Domain structures
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, Certificate Authorities
• Experience administering Linux in an enterprise
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems
• Systems integration and troubleshooting experience
• Build and configuration management experience to include Patch Management experience
• DISA STIG implementation experience
• Knowledge or familiarity with DevSecOps
• Knowledgeable about Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP
• Creative problem solving
• Ability to remain on task - self-motivated and a strong communicator

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on VMware and Proxmox engineering preferred: design, build and troubleshoot
• Interest in managing task assignment and completion across multiple engineers